/ ABOUT THE CLAIM: The owners of a two-story commercial building comprised of concrete masonry units reported damages, alleged to be storm-related, to their roof. They also claimed resultant water intrusion and damage to the interior finishes. The building contained a fish market, a restaurant, and associated office space. While the building had been constructed in the 1920s, it featured...

ABOUT THE CLAIM In the wake of Category 4 Hurricane Ida, a commercial property owner in Louisiana filed a claim with the business’ insurance carrier. Two factors rendered this claim to be a bit more complex than your standard, everyday claim: 1) the structure is a prefabricated metal building, and 2) at over 10,000 square feet, it is relatively large....

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM One special type of commercial property claim for which Guardian Group is often called upon to provide forensic consultation are those pertaining to places of worship. Churches, for example, must carry property insurance, just like any other commercial buildings, and their claims must be investigated in the same fashion. On a recent claim involving a 6000...