IONSNIFF: Proactive Fire Risk Mitigation for Lithium-Ion Batteries

The Emerging Risk for Insurers

Lithium-ion batteries are now ubiquitous in homes — powering e-bikes, e-scooters, laptops, power tools, and residential storage systems. While efficient, they pose a serious and growing fire risk:

• Thermal Runaway: A chain reaction where overheating batteries release flammable electrolytes and gases before igniting.

• Fires are catastrophic: Lithium-ion battery fires burn hotter and spread faster than typical house fires, making them difficult to extinguish.

• Rising claims: Incidents in multi-unit dwellings can trigger total-loss payouts affecting dozens of insured households.

Insurers face mounting exposure as lithium-powered devices become standard in modern living.

The IONSNIFF Solution

IONSNIFF is an advanced chemical monitoring device that detects the early signs of thermal runaway before visible smoke or fire occurs.

✅ Early Detection – Identifies release of electrolytes and gases, the first stage of battery failure.✅ Immediate Alerts – Provides property owners with critical time to act.✅ Risk Reduction – Prevents or mitigates catastrophic fires and associated insurance claims.

By intervening in the pre-ignition window, IONSNIFF delivers a proactive safety advantage beyond conventional smoke detectors.

Value for Insurers

• Reduced Claims Exposure: Prevents full-loss fire scenarios, lowering payout frequency and severity.

• Portfolio Protection: Safeguards multi-unit properties, where one fire can escalate into multiple claims.

• Policy Differentiation: Enable premium discounts or value-added coverage for policyholders with IONSNIFF installed.

• Reputation & Innovation: Position your brand as a leader in proactive fire safety and customer protection.

Partnership Opportunities

• Preferred Device Program – Recommend or subsidize IONSNIFF for high-risk segments (e.g., apartments, homes with e-bikes).

• Premium Incentives – Offer policy discounts for households equipped with IONSNIFF.

• Co-Branded Safety Campaigns – Joint initiatives to educate customers and reduce fire risk.

Key Takeaway

IONSNIFF is not just a safety device — it’s a risk management tool. By adopting IONSNIFF into your loss prevention strategy, insurers can reduce claims, protect customers, and strengthen market leadership in the age of lithium-powered living.

📩 Contact us to discuss pilot programs, insurer partnerships, and portfolio-wide safety initiatives.