Flume Partners with HSB to Provide Homeowners with Advanced Water Leak Protection

Innovative Technology to Safeguard Homes from Water Damage

• Flume’s IoT-enabled flow-based monitoring service now available through HSB’s partner ecosystem
• Water leak detection system provides 24/7 protection for homeowners
• Real-time mobile alerts help prevent costly water damage
• Partnership expands Flume’s reach to insurance clients across the country

Hartford, CT (Mar. 6, 2025) – Flume, a leader in smart home water leak detection, is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with HSB to offer its advanced flow-based water leak detection service to homeowners through HSB’s extensive network of insurance providers and partners.

Flume’s Home Water Protection Service is designed to protect homes from the devastating effects of water damage, a leading cause of property loss. By using a single sensor that straps to a home’s existing water meter, Flume monitors water flow in real-time, immediately detecting leaks and sending instant alerts to homeowners via a mobile app.

Through this collaboration, HSB will introduce Flume’s innovative water protection system to its clients, expanding the availability of cutting-edge technology to homeowners seeking to mitigate the risk of water damage.

“We’re excited to join forces with HSB, an industry leader committed to integrating the latest technologies into insurance solutions,” said Eric Adler, co-founder of Flume. “Water damage claims are a major pain point for homeowners and insurers alike, and our partnership will allow us to reduce these claims by offering smart, simple, and proactive water leak protection. With our IoT-powered sensor technology, homeowners will have peace-of-mind, knowing that they’re protected from the hidden threat of water damage.”

Preventing Losses with Technology

Flume’s smart system constantly monitors water flow patterns, providing customers with detailed insights into their water usage and immediate notifications when a potential leak is detected. The easy-to-install sensor uses Wi-Fi connectivity, making it simple for homeowners to set up without the need for professional installation.

“We are delighted to add Flume to HSB’s ecosystem of IoT partners and technology solutions,” said John B. Riggs, Chief Technology Officer at HSB. “HSB is committed to providing our insurance clients with best-in-class technologies to ‘connect-and-protect’ against key causes of property and equipment loss. As the newest partner-driven solution available to our personal lines IoT portfolio, Flume’s flow-based Home Water Protection Service can help insurers significantly reduce non-weather water claims in a variety of home environments.”

A Smarter Future for Home Protection

This partnership with HSB marks a key milestone in Flume’s mission to bring smarter, more proactive protection to homeowners. By aligning their system with HSB’s comprehensive insurance and technology offerings, Flume expands its reach, giving homeowners greater access to its advanced water leak detection service.

Flume’s water protection service is now available through HSB’s network of insurance partners. Homeowners interested in learning more about how Flume can protect their homes from water damage can visit www.flumewater.com.

For more information about HSB’s technology offerings, click here.

About Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB)

HSB, part of Munich Re, is a multi-line specialty insurer and provider of inspection, risk management, and IoT technology services. HSB insurance offerings include equipment breakdown, cyber risk, specialty liability and other coverages. HSB blends its engineering expertise, technology and data to craft inventive insurance and service solutions for existing and emerging risks posed by technological change. Throughout its 158-year history, HSB’s mission has been to help clients prevent loss, advance sustainable use of energy, and build deeper relationships that benefit business, public institutions, and consumers. HSB holds A.M. Best Company’s highest financial rating, A++ (Superior). For more information, visit www.hsb.ca.

About Flume

Flume is a highly technical team of about 20 individuals with headquarters in San Luis Obispo, on the Central Coast of California. Since 2015, the company has focused on providing homeowners with a simple, effective, and affordable tool for protecting their homes from water damage and managing their water use. To date, the company has deployed 200,000+ self-installed sensors across the U.S. Trillions of data points are captured each year and water damage is actively being prevented on thousands of homes. Flume has partnered with over 100 water utilities across the U.S., major Fortune 500 companies like P&G and Reckitt, and top tier homeowners insurance companies like Nationwide and PURE. For more information, visit www.flumewater.com.

SOURCE: Flume, Inc.

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