/ ABOUT THE CLAIM / After a hurricane brushed the Gulf Coast, a homeowner noticed new cracks in two south-facing windows and proceeded to file a wind-damage claim. The carrier asked YA Group to determine whether the storm was to blame or if age, installation, or maintenance played a role. The home, a single-story brick residence built in the...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM A surety bond claim was filed after a Midwestern city’s newly renovated municipal pool began showing severe surface defects within weeks of reopening. The surety was notified near the end of the first swim season, when staining first became obvious. Kids complained. Parents complained. “Didn’t we just have this pool re-done?” was the incredulous buzz spreading...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM A recently built four-story hotel began showing leaks and related water intrusion damage in multiple locations. The owner asked YA Group for an independent review of suspected construction defects and a breakdown of the related subcontractors’ responsibility. The specific focus was building enclosure performance and workmanship conditions that enabled water to migrate into the wall cavities...