How Four Routine Claims Erased $5.8M in Property Value

How Four Routine Claims Erased $5.8M in Property Value

Aug 27, 2025

Even well-run properties can face devastating financial losses when documentation gaps turn routine incidents into costly claims.

The Claims Add Up

Across four slip-and-fall incidents, the property incurred more than $320,000 in direct claim costs.

The Real Impact: Premiums & Valuation

The bigger hit came when the property’s preferred insurance carrier declined to renew coverage.

The portfolio was forced into the brokerage channel. Premiums tripled, adding more than $340,000 in annual costs.

At a 6% cap rate, this recurring expense translated to a staggering $5.8 million loss in asset value.

The Root Cause

The problem wasn’t negligence, it was documentation.

Without clear, defensible proof of preventive measures, management had no way to demonstrate that risks were addressed.

Why This Matters

Property Managers: Routine claims can spiral into premium spikes that crush NOI.

Asset Managers & Investors: Insurance costs directly erode portfolio value.

Insurance Partners: Defensible prevention records are becoming a requirement for renewal.

A Smarter Approach

lexWurx helps operators avoid these outcomes by:

  • Predicting risks before they escalate into claims
    AI monitors environmental and operational signals to identify risks like weather events, habitability gaps, and maintenance issues before they turn into claims.

  • Building a defensible record of prevention
    Each property automatically develops a living record of inspections and preventive actions, creating instant proof that teams acted responsibly.

  • Turning operations into defense files
    All prevention steps roll into an insurance-ready file that protects NOI and stabilizes premiums — making documentation a strategic advantage.

Because in today’s environment, the difference between stability and a $5.8M loss isn’t negligence, it’s documentation.


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