/ ABOUT THE CLAIM / One of Guardian’s longstanding TPA clients required technical engineering support on a recent property claim. They needed a reliable determination of cause & origin for reported water damages. The ocean-close structure is a three-story, 24-unit apartment building comprised of a combination of reinforced concrete and CMUs (concrete masonry units.) The property owner claimed damages on...

/ ABOUT THE CASE(S) / Lately, there has been an uptick in cases originating in Florida that involve moisture intrusion via stucco. As one example, Guardian Group’s Construction Defect Group was recently called upon by a longstanding law firm client. An HOA, on behalf of a Florida townhouse condominium, was coming after their client, a policyholder of the carrier, the...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM / Not every surety bond claim involves a multi-million dollar construction project takeover. Often, performance bond investigations are, regardless of size, really about identifying the best and fairest way forward for the surety and its client-principal. Guardian Group’s Surety Group was recently called in to consult on behalf of one of its longstanding clients. The claim...