/ About the Claim / The owner of a commercial building reported roof damage and interior leaks after a recent storm. The carrier asked YA to perform a property and casualty claim investigation to determine if wind or rain during the reported event caused the damage. About the Investigation YA’s property and casualty forensic engineering consultant reviewed historical weather records...

/ABOUT THE CLAIM A homeowner reported that strong winds had damaged his roof, allowing water into the kitchen and causing problems with the vinyl tile flooring that included lifting and tenting there and in adjacent rooms. The small suburban home’s claim seemed straightforward: a storm rolls through, shingles lift, water follows. But as with many investigations, the easy answer didn’t...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM A carrier-client’s insured reported that a water leak in their basement and crawlspace occurred due to a frozen plumbing line during a major winter storm. Numerous daily record lows and record minimum highs had been recorded. According to local weather data sources, during this event the residence was subjected to subfreezing temperatures as low as 0℉...