Reduced Claims Cost of Nearly $3M
Fire at Aluminum Beverage Can Manufacturing
Case Study
Fire/Smoke
Water Damage
Services Provided
Expert Analysis
Technical Clerking
The Situation
A massive fire broke out at an aluminum can manufacturing plant during the early stages of its production setup. The resulting damage caused by the fire delayed the plant's startup, resulting in potential lost revenues for the insured.
Equipment Impacted
- Specialized Conveyance System Equipment
- Beverage Can Decoration Machinery
- Can Cleaning & Drying Systems
- MCC Equipment
- Operator Control Centers
Value-Driven Solutions
Immediate Restoration
Initiated daily meetings with restoration firms, the insured, and client to resolve equipment issues and expedite repair vs. replace decisions.
Repair/ReplacePlanning
Collaborated with contractors to develop a strategic plan for technical cleaning, repair, or replacement.
Restoration Oversight
Monitored work by multiple entities—including the OEM,Belfor, Bamcor, and RTI—to ensure quality and progress.
The Results
Reduced Costs
$2.45M restoration cost vs. $4.82M RCV initial loss estimate.
Manpower and Equipment Tracking
By clerking the cleaning process and delivering daily reports, ILC identified $600,000 in duplicate invoices within the $6.9M submitted, leading to significant cost recovery for the client.
Real Claims, Real Results