Changes to the 2024 International Building Code
How does the International Building Code affect your claims? Find out in this article and read about three changes to the 2024 edition.
Understanding the Underlying Causes of Window Seal Failures
Here’s how window seals can fail, common signs of failure, and why they’re important to consider in a window claim assessment.
Keep an Eye on These 2024 Electronics Claim Trends
Our StrikeCheck experts have named four trends they’re keeping tabs on in 2024. Check out our article on other electronics claim trends adjusters should keep an eye on.
The Effects of Ongoing Refrigerant Changes on HVAC Claims
Big changes to refrigerants took effect in 2024, with more scheduled each year after. Know how they may affect claims with HVAC systems going forward.
3 Ways Carriers Should Blend Automation and the Human Touch
Automation in insurance is on the rise. Here’s how you can combine it with the human touch for an effective claims process.
Winter Threats of Ice Dams and Snow Loads on Roofs
Learn the causes, consequences, and early signs of ice dams and snow loads to help you handle your claims.
5 Parts of the House Vulnerable to Wet Winters
Be prepared for winter water-related losses by reading our article on house areas at risk for damage.
What Causes a Water Heater to Leak or Rupture?
Water heaters have an average lifespan of 10–20 years, but that can be significantly reduced without proper routine maintenance—substantially increasing the risk of failure.
Assessing Ductwork: Perils, Problems, and Factors in Claims Decisions
Learn what to consider when handling claims that involve ductwork, including the four perils that frequently affect it.
Tornadoes In The U.S.: More Than A Regional Concern
Learn more about where carriers are seeing tornado claims and how wind speed and strength factor into damages from our article published in PropertyCasualty360.
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