Articles Tagged with ''insurance''

Roofers and insurers have long been at odds, but Andrew Yaklich, COO of portfolio firm RAFTRx says a shift toward partnership could streamline claims, boost trust, and benefit homeowners. 

North Carolina’s Beach Plan offers grants of up to $10K for Outer Banks homes to install FORTIFIED roofs, reducing storm loss payouts and stabilizing insurance markets, with insurers — not taxpayers -- providing the funds.

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association is teaming up with veteran lobbyist Chip Case to address Florida's property insurance regulations impacting low-slope roofing. 

Data firm itel partners with OneClick Code to integrate building code data into claims solutions, streamlining property assessments for key stakeholders.

A Florida appeals court ruled that a “Direction to Pay” agreement is not an Assignment of Benefits, emphasizing efforts to curb AOB misuse, reduce litigation, and stabilize rising insurance costs. 

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Ace Insurance failed to properly cancel Napolitano Roofing’s workers’ comp policy due to ambiguous notices, obligating it to defend a claim.

Florida's top insurance chief urges moving away from using asphalt shingles, citing poor storm durability and advocating resilient alternatives despite higher costs and challenges. What, if anything, does that mean for contractors and homeowners?

Iowa is intensifying enforcement against roofing contractors negotiating insurance claims and ensnaring contractors into legal jeopardy; the industry is pushing back.

Roofing contractors face high risks; Dennis Verheijde of Affordable Contractors Insurance offers an uncomplicated breakdown of the types of policies you need to keep your finances in check and remain compliant with the law.