Articles Tagged with ''storm damage''

Following a derecho and tornado outbreak in Illinois, the NICB is urging property owners to watch for contractor fraud during recovery efforts.

Las autoridades alegan que el contratista recibió pagos por adelantado de propietarios afectados por tornados y no completó los trabajos prometidos.

The AI-powered model aims to give roofing contractors up to 55 minutes of warning before hail hits, helping crews protect job sites, materials and equipment. 

FHLB Dallas expanded funding for fortified roofing and housing programs in 2025, directing millions toward projects that improve resilience against severe weather.

Eagleview Horizon targets a $1 trillion+ market across insurance, construction, government, and property management. 
 

Monster hail and tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest, with Kansas City contractors reporting widespread roof damage and early estimates nearing $100 million.

Severe storms are exposing weak points in commercial roofs — and insurers are paying close attention.

Winter storms bring a surge in roofing work—but also a rise in contractor fraud. As scams target desperate homeowners, reputable roofers are left rebuilding trust, managing fallout, and navigating growing regulatory pressure.

As hurricane seasons grow more expensive and roof claims soar past $30 billion annually, the property insurance industry faces a sustainability challenge. With research showing many damaged roofs can be repaired rather than replaced, adopting a more objective, repair-first mindset—similar to the evolution of windshield claims—could benefit insurers, contractors, and homeowners alike. How roofing contractors can protect margins in a shifting economy.