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Promotions & Other Important News

The weather may finally be

cooling down, but insurance is

still red hot! Networked has a

great new market for auto and

difficult-to-place contractors

in Texas.

Some of the hottest classes

we’re writing include custom

home builders, handyperson,

residential plumbing, remod-

eling and siding installa-

tion. As many of you al-

ready know, Texas is a very

competitive marketplace.

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For more information on

Networked’s markets in the

Texas, contact Jennipher

Acedo at (972) 338-9375,

Jennipher.acedo@networked

ins.com, or Amy Hindman at

(972) 303-2395, Amy.hind

man@networkedins.com

Consider these recent

reports:

In Mt. Lebanon PA, thieves

stole copper piping from an

apartment building under

construction, tearing out inte-

rior walls and insulation to

remove the copper.

In Charlotte NC, an apart-

ment building exploded when

a copper thief damaged gas

lines, causing gas to

accumulate. The gas built up

to such an extent that even

normal use of electricity and

machinery sparked the blast.

In Haverhill MA, copper

thieves broke into the base-

ment of an apartment build-

ing during the weekend and

cut copper pipes from six of

the heating units located

there.

Why Is Copper Targeted?

Over the past few years, a

sharp increase in the theft of

copper piping, wiring, and

other components

from construction

sites, utilities,

Copper Theft: Minimizing Risk at Apartment Buildings

By S. Carl Morello, PE, ALCM AVP Loss Control Sequoia

® Insurance Company

homes, and even houses of

worship has created serious

safety and economic chal-

lenges for builders, electric

utilities, property owners, and

the general public. This rise

is alarming but not unex-

pected; thefts of recyclable

metals spike whenever scrap

metal prices rise. And with

the market value of copper

increasing as much as 400%

since 2000, the metal has

become more attractive to

thieves looking for an easy

source of cash. Unscrupu-

lous salvage yards readily

accept copper, often paying

up to 90% of market price.

To learn how to keep your property secure and to

view the complete article, click here

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While Temperatures Cool, Insurance Stays Hot in Texas

From the Desk of Jennipher Acedo, Commercial Underwriter for Texas

Question: I’ve read

about the growing prob-

lem of copper theft. My

insurance agent advised

me to take precautions,

but it seems mostly to be a

problem at construction

sites. Do I need to worry

about this at my apartment

building?

Answer: Yes. Copper

thieves do indeed target

apartment buildings.

book of business as large

as the Lone Star state!

For more information on

Networked’s markets in the

Texas, contact Jennipher

Acedo at (972) 338-9375,

Jennipher.acedo@networked

ins.com, or Amy Hindman at

(972) 303-2395, Amy.hind

man@networkedins.com