Hail-Related Property Damage Claims eBook

Hail events occur thousands of times each year across the United States. When policyholders report hail damage in a claim, it’s critical to verify the cause of loss and scope of damage before making a settlement decision.

The Hail-Related Property Damage Claims eBook gives insurance professionals tips to help verify hail damage and understand potential next steps when a loss has occurred.

Through this eBook, learn how hail damage is identified on several commonly affected property items:

• Roofs and Roof Coverings: Better understand which collateral indicators to consider, how hail size affects different roofing materials, what hail impacts to asphalt shingles look like, and five unrelated causes of asphalt shingle roof blemishes.
• HVAC Systems: Identify which HVAC components are most susceptible to hail impacts, which repairs may be more appropriate than a full replacement, and what other losses are often mistaken as hail damage.
• Outdoor Electronics: Review how hail can impact outdoor electronics, including solar power equipment, electrical equipment, and pool equipment.

Adjusters will also learn the five Ws of hail events, including characteristics that make hail a frequently claimed peril, and how expert assessments determine cause and scope of loss.

Fill out the form to receive a copy of the Hail-Related Property Damage Claims eBook.

Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.