Adjusting Today Issue #3015: Hail Damage Can Create Difficult Insurance Claims

Property Insurance Roundtable

Hail can cause hard to see dents and fissures in and around your property or home. A regular inspection schedule can help you, the policyholder, to ensure your claim is filed in an appropriate amount of time and that small damages are not overlooked. Professionals such as public adjusters are available to you when hail damage occurs and they are able to assist you in filing your claim. This episode has real advice from real people in the business of adjusting. Listen in to get your hail damage questions answered.

For further information on this topic, please read our corresponding Adjusting Today article: "Hail Damage Can Create Difficult Losses"

Key Takeaways:

[1:10] Why is hail damage so difficult to detect on a property?

[3:57] The definition of cosmetic damage in insurance terms and how it relates to hail damage

[5:53] Why is hail damage on the surface a cosmetic issue rather than a functionality issue?

[9:15] If hail storms happen frequently, will replacing a roof stop the damage?

[10:11] Defining ISO and AAIS endorsements

[13:20] Are there exclusions to the endorsements?

[13:57] Does the type of roof matter for coverage?

[14:29] How are roofs covered in HOA’s and multi-family policies?

[15:53] What does the actual cash value adjustment of roof surfacing provide for policyholders?

[17:19] Will you have problems getting a roof replaced if it is over 20 years old?

[18:57] What is the best way for a policyholder to prevent hail damage on their property?

[22:08] What do insurers need to know about hail damage claims and cosmetic damage?

[23:53] Additional discussion points...

[24:52] If a client replaces a roof under an insurance claim are they able to get future coverage?

[25:41] Additional discussion points regarding hail damage...

[27:41] What happens when water damage is caused by hail damage?

[28:52] Figuring out the root cause of the damage after a weather event

[30:36] Which professionals are available to help policyholders in the event of a claim?

Panel:

Jim Beneke - President of The Beneke Co./Adjusters International

Steven Vanuga - Regional VP - Adjusters International/Basloe, Levin & Cuccaro

Dennis Romero - Regional Adjuster - Adjusters International

C. Todd Thomas - Executive Director of Consulting Services and member of the Society of Risk Management Consultants - Adjusters International

Mentions:

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