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Adjuster Tips

Adjuster Tips

Learn more tools of the trade to manage claims and detect misrepresentation indicators through adjuster tips, customer service best practices, and the basics of handling specific types of complex claims.

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Appliances

Appliances

Find out more about the different types of appliances policyholders include in claims, including how they work, common causes of loss, and methods to return them to pre-loss condition.

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Auto Claims

Auto Claims

Check out auto claim-related materials to help assignments you may be working on. They reference vehicle fire investigations, crash reconstruction, CDR services, or even questionable claim details.

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Cause of Loss

Cause of Loss

Discover resources that will help you accurately determine cause of loss. The materials cover uncommon causes of loss, perils misreported as something else, and specialty assessments.

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Claim Investigations

Claim Investigations

Discover our articles, guides, and more that will help you improve your claim investigation techniques, spot potential misrepresentation, and resolve claims with confidence.

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Codes & Regulations

Codes & Regulations

Stay up to date on the codes and regulations that may impact claims or property investigations, including efficiency rules, building codes, or fire inspection standards.

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Commercial Equipment

Commercial Equipment

Explore content that covers how to address potential losses related to commercial structures and equipment. They include HVAC systems, walk-in freezers, economizers, business-critical equipment, and more.

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Component Failures

Component Failures

Learn more about evidence management and the specialized testing that can help answer product failure questions.

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Consumer Electronics

Consumer Electronics

Review guides, articles, and other resources about consumer electronics included in claims, how they work, common perils, and repair or replacement recommendations.

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Electrical Equipment

Electrical Equipment

Discover how a variety of frequently claimed electrically powered equipment works, common causes of loss, and methods to return it to pre-loss condition.

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Fire Claims

Fire Claims

Learn more about origin and cause investigations, what fire inspectors frequently see during inspections, and how this peril impacts specific types of equipment and property.

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Forensic Engineering

Forensic Engineering

Review resources about structural and mechanical damage and what licensed engineers look for at commercial and residential properties.

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Foundations/Ground

Foundations/Ground

Find out more about how soil, land changes, and basements and foundations impact structures and what investigators look for.

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Hail and Wind Claims

Hail and Wind Claims

Discover how hail and wind impact HVAC systems, electronics, and structures on residential and commercial properties – and why policyholders confuse them with other losses.

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Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Other Disasters

Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Other Disasters

Find out more about catastrophic disasters and the losses they leave in their wake, including how they impact equipment, structures, and other property items.

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HVAC Equipment

HVAC Equipment

Better understand both common and rare, complex HVAC equipment types and the losses they sustain with articles, guides, and other adjuster-focused resources.

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Industry Data

Industry Data

Take note of trends related to equipment, insurance, and assessment results through annual reports and resources related to claims data.

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Lightning and Surge Claims

Lightning and Surge Claims

Explore commonly reported perils and how they impact – or don’t affect – HVAC systems, electrically powered items, structures, and other property frequently included in claims.

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Man-Made Damages

Man-Made Damages

Learn what evidence distinguishes man-made damage, including roofing impacts and missing HVAC equipment, from other causes of loss.

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Pools & Hot Tubs

Pools & Hot Tubs

Review articles, guides, and other resources about frequently claimed pool equipment, causes of failures, and their significance in claims.

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Roofs

Roofs

Learn more about roof and shingle types, common causes of loss, and what investigators look for during assessments through guides, articles, and other resources.

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Solar Power Equipment

Solar Power Equipment

Explore why solar power equipment winds up in claims, including how components work, frequent causes of loss, and repair and replacement recommendations.

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Subrogation

Subrogation

Understand the subrogation process and what information you need in order to make a confident decision about whether to pursue.

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Tree and Outdoor Claims

Tree and Outdoor Claims

Find insurance-focused resources about tree removal and claims that include outdoor assets such as landscaping, lights, and golf courses.

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Water Claims

Water Claims

Flood, rain, or plumbing-related losses can impact a variety of structures and equipment. Learn more through helpful guides, articles, and other resources.

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Water Heaters

Water Heaters

Review eBooks, articles, guides, and other resources about the different types of water heaters, their causes of loss, and their significance in claims.

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Well and Sump Pumps

Well and Sump Pumps

Understand different types of well and sump pumps, how they work, and what it may take to return them to pre-loss condition through a variety of resources.

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Windows

Windows

Find materials about the strengths and limitations of different types of windows, common causes of loss, and how assessments are completed.

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Winter Losses

Winter Losses

Identify what types of losses are more common in winter months through resources about winter-related perils or equipment most often claimed during colder months.

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Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation

Explore these resources to learn tips for handling workers’ compensation claims, indicators of misrepresentation, how to validate claim details, and how litigation may be involved.

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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.
Adjusters should know about the different types of residential roof coverings, roof construction and components, and the perils that might diminish their functionality.
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.
Understanding what makes these shingles so prevalent and their vulnerabilities to wind damage can help you address wind and roofing claims from policyholders.
Identifying key characteristics of wind and other perils, as well as the factors that contribute to each, ensures a more accurate diagnosis of the cause of loss.
Each year, thousands of property owners report hail damage to asphalt shingle roofs. Know what to look for that may verify hail damage.
An adjuster turned to Donan’s experts after a church’s ceiling fractured and fell in. Our engineer verified the cause of loss and identified the safety risks.
Which side of the building windows and roofs are on can impact the amount of damage they sustain. Read the article to learn more about why.
Using a real-life hail-related roof claim, you’ll find out how our licensed engineers determine an accurate conclusion through interviews, property inspections, research, and testing.
Wind is one of the most common perils affecting asphalt shingle roofs, it’s unsurprising that homeowners and contractors may attribute losses to wind that were caused by something else entirely.
A porch roof sagged after winter snows and maintenance. A Donan engineer applied their expertise and weather data to determine the cause.
Creosote buildup can ignite and damage chimney flues and other materials. Here’s what you should know about it when handling chimney fire claims.
Learn the causes, consequences, and early signs of ice dams and snow loads to help you handle your claims.
An adjuster needed to know whether solar panel installation caused a residential roof to sag. Donan engineers inspected the roof and its framing to determine if appropriate modifications were made.
We discuss the big questions surrounding wind damage to asphalt shingle roofs, including evidence of wind damage, variables influencing shingle lifespan, and other common causes of loss.
Learn which roofing materials are better suited for certain climates or applications, as well as frequently seen damages for each variety.
Keep this breakdown of the components of a roof structure on hand to easily understand assessment reports and other claims documents.
This guide gives you a rundown to the pros and cons of various popular roof types you can expect to see in claims.
Check out seven common truss types that may show up in roofing claims, and learn how to identify key truss components with this guide.
Test your roofing genius with this game! Group related terms, then expand your knowledge about each common bond with additional resources.
Learn how two Alpine Intel brands were able to deliver answers to an adjuster on a claim that involved reported hail damage to the roof and HVAC systems.
Learn the elements of built-up roofs, where you’re likely to encounter them, their pros and cons, and what evidence helps experts confirm damage.
Learn tips about hail damage, or what might look like it, when policyholders report hail impacts to roofs, structures, HVAC systems, outdoor equipment, and more.
Learn how one adjuster used a Donan roof assessment to determine if hail damaged a commercial built-up roof and resulted in a leak.
Because attics and crawlspaces are not considered conditioned spaces and contend with outside environmental elements, it’s important that they are adequately ventilated.
Learn how a roof damage assessment can help adjusters make fair settlements, identify reliable contractors, and spot signs of severe roof damage.
Become more confident in your ability to handle roof-related claims by building or refreshing your knowledge of this topic.
Learn about the anatomy of residential roofs and prepare for roofing claims by exploring this interactive guide. Plus, download a labeled roof diagram for reference.
They share their respective insights as a former adjuster and an onsite inspector, so listeners can know when an objective expert assessment is beneficial and what to look for from the engineer’s investigation and report.  
Better understand why asphalt shingles are so prevalent, what hail impacts look like, and which other damages could resemble hail impacts.
Tune into this mini podcast episode to hear experts describe reportedly wind-damaged roof inspections and become better prepared to handle wind damage claims.
Understand how wind, hail, extreme heat, and material choices affect siding, windows, and trim damage so you can assess storm-related property claims more effectively.
Adjusters will learn about commercial roof damage, how various perils impact different materials, and become prepared to handle related claims.
Discover how Donan licensed engineers determined if wind damaged a porch roof, providing the adjuster with necessary information to settle the claim.
Request the recording of this Alpine Intel webinar to gain an understanding of two commercial roof systems: Built-Up and Modified Bitumen.
Read this eBook to learn the basics of low-slope commercial roofs, common deficiencies to be aware of, and when to partner with a forensic engineer.
Request this Alpine Intel webinar recording to gain an understanding of EPDM, PVC, and TPO low-slope commercial roofing systems and how they appear in claims.