Guides

The rising popularity of tankless water heaters means a potential increase in product failures, so it’s important to understand the basics of how they operate and the most common causes of loss.

In this resource, we outline the basic makeup, lifespan, and power source benefits of each type of water heater, as well as potential damages that can lead to failures.

There are many materials that can make up a wall, from traditional brick to more modern wood paneling, and they each face threats from different perils.

Severe winters in some parts of the country lead to ice and snow accumulating on rooftops. Excessive or unevenly distributed weight from these loads can cause roofs to sag, leak, or even collapse.

Learn about the two primary types of asphalt shingles, places on the roof of a home that are prone to damage, shingle life expectancy, asphalt shingle characteristics, and perils that impact asphalt shingles.

There are more perils at play than just hail, and it’s important to be able to spot evidence of other causes of damage.

Solar power systems are frequently included in insurance claims for damages – particularly after a reported lightning strike.

Electrical service panels, wiring, switches, and outlets keep electricity flowing to where your policyholders need it. When those components fail, it could spell damages for any electronic on the circuit.

14,000 homeowners face losses from water damage every day. At that rate, an insurance adjuster is likely to find themselves handling a water damage claim.

Solar power systems are becoming more and more popular as their cost becomes more competitive with conventional energy production systems.