A recent Property & Casualty Group forensic claim demonstrates the need for carriers, adjusters and TPAs to be mindful of claims, cases and issues wherein the technical knowledge required often surpasses that of the everyday adjuster. This applies not only to CAT claims, but to all of your residential and commercial claims wherein fundamental construction and engineering issues play critical...

Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was called to a Southern Florida apartment complex to investigate alleged construction defects; specifically, our experts were asked by the insurance carrier's counsel to determine whether reported damages were the result of inherent construction deficiencies, deferred maintenance or recent storm activity. A review of plans indicated a complex comprised of 2 main structures,...

Recently, Guardian Group, Inc.'s Construction Defect Group was dispatched to the scene of a commercial structure that housed the local Girl Scout Council. Our construction defect experts were asked to investigate a reported popping of tiles at the site, complete a failure analysis and prepare a report documenting the forensic causation. The single-story, concrete masonry unit (CMU) building was originally constructed...