Water Claims

Explore debunked inland flooding myths and learn how they can impact water damage claims nationwide.

This article explores the risks faced by vacant commercial properties; the challenges in determining damage cause, scope, and age; and key factors to consider to mitigate these risks effectively. 

Understand how water enters basements from soil vs. failed sump systems — what to look for in foundation design, drainage, and potential subrogation after sump failure.

Discover how consequences of sump pump failures can extend beyond the pump to appliances, HVAC equipment, and structural components.

Discover how our mechanical engineer’s assessment found the source of basement water damage using onsite evidence, weather data, and more in our latest case study.

Learn from their expertise and experience about internal and external water sources, which structural elements are more vulnerable to moisture damage, and what adjusters should ask when water is a suspected cause of loss.

Learn the leading causes of winter flooding and what evidence experts use to distinguish between flooding and other water damage.

Learn how perils associated with hurricanes affect HVAC equipment, electrical systems and electronics, and structures as well as how you can prepare for hurricane claims.

Donan determined the scope of flood and wind damage to a beachfront property so the adjuster could make an accurate settlement decision about this hurricane claim.

Compare the roles of flood adjusters and property adjusters while exploring flood basics and claimed damages in Alpine Intel’s free adjuster webinar.