Drones provide aerial images that can help insurance adjusters inspect buildings faster and more safely, executives say, part of a larger industry effort to speed up time-consuming claims. Photo/Video: Jeff Bush/The Wall Street JournalPresident Donald Trump praised the response to Tropical Storm Harvey in remarks with Texas Gov. To be sure, insurance adjusters will still be climbing on thousands of roofs to inspect damage in person. “Our claims adjusters will likely need to inspect both the interior and exterior of the home to assess coverage and damages,” she said. San Antonio-based USAA used drones to assess damage in April after a heavy hailstorm in its home city.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 30, 2017 17:52 UTC