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Articles Tagged with ''insurance''

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FORTIFIED Roofs

Louisiana Orders Insurers to Offer FORTIFIED Roof Discounts

New rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2027
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Tanja Kern
March 16, 2026
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Louisiana insurers must begin offering premium discounts for homes built to FORTIFIED standards under a new regulation aimed at reducing hurricane losses and stabilizing insurance costs.


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Commercial Roofing

Commercial Roof Performance Under Intensifying Storm Pressure

Flashing failures, edge securement and aging systems are emerging as key vulnerabilities as insurers push for performance beyond code minimums.
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Tanja Kern
February 19, 2026
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Severe storms are exposing weak points in commercial roofs — and insurers are paying close attention.


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Show News

SRC Summit Brings Storm Contractors Together in Texas

The Storm Restoration Contractor Summit returns in February with education, networking, and vendor engagement focused on best practices in insurance restoration
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
January 26, 2026
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SRC Summit returns Feb. 9–11 with expert-led sessions, workshops, and a vendor floor for contractors managing storm damage and insurance restoration claims.



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I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance

I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance

Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
January 16, 2026
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Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).
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How a Repair-First Approach Can Lower Costs and Improve Hurricane Recovery

Rethinking Roof Claims in a High-Cost Hurricane Era
Paul Disney is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at itel
Paul Disney
December 19, 2025
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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.


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Crime Blotter

Roofing Scam Sting Results in Arrest, More Charges Pending

N.C. DOI and Farm Bureau investigators say suspect faked storm roof damage to support a $30,000 insurance claim; a second arrest is expected.
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Tanja Kern
December 15, 2025
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A North Carolina roofing company employee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after a state-led sting operation uncovered an alleged scheme to fake storm damage and file a fraudulent $30,000 insurance claim.


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Solving the Claims Bottleneck in Roofing

Insurance claims often leave roofing contractors stuck in months of negotiations, cash flow delays, and disputes. AI-powered estimating platforms are changing that
Curtis Kincaid, Scopeworx
Curtis Kincaid
November 11, 2025
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Insurance claims often leave roofing contractors stuck in months of negotiations, cash flow delays, and disputes. AI-powered estimating platforms are changing that.
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Crime Blotter

Honest Roofers Expose Florida Contractor’s Attempt to Fake Roof Damage

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 22, 2025
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A Florida resident's due diligence and reputable roofing contractors thwarted a potential scam after determining a roofer intentionally damaged a roof to generate business.


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2025 Young Guns

Late Bloomer

Young Gun Aaron Christy
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 3, 2025
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Aaron Christy entered the roofing industry late in his entrepreneurial journey and has Indy Roof & Restoration on the rise.
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Hiring News

Gwen Olson Joins RoofMarketplace to Drive Roofing Claims Innovation

Insurance veteran brings 20+ years of claims innovation expertise to accelerate growth and digital transformation at RoofMarketplace.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 2, 2025
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RoofMarketplace appoints Gwen Olson as Chief Strategy Officer, leveraging her insurance leadership to drive growth and transform roofing claims.


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