Pipe-related issues, especially those involving cast iron, appear to be on the increase, as Guardian Group, Inc. is conducting a record number of claim investigations of this type in certain states. Recently, Guardian's Property & Casualty experts were called to investigate plumbing problems within a residence in the Southwest. The purpose of the engagement was to establish Cause & Origin on...

  One of our nation's leading insurance carriers recently required construction and engineering support that transcended the skills and scope of the everyday Property & Casualty adjuster. They turned to the forensic claims experts who lead the Property & Casualty Group at Guardian Group, Inc. A residential policy holder had made a claim that damage to his roof and ceiling, including...

Recently,  Guardian Group's Property & Casualty experts were called to the scene of a restaurant fire in Central California. Our fire and construction forensics specialists were asked to determine the true cause and origin of the blaze and its ensuing destruction. While in many cases there may be a preliminary suspicion or identification of arson, carriers, TPAs and adjusters require...