Industry Insights

Hail damage is a major issue for many since storms can seemingly appear out of nowhere. Business owners should take extra care to safeguard their property. There are several steps you can take to protect your commercial roof from hail damage, including regular maintenance and using long-lasting roofing materials. Set Up Regular Maintenance and Inspections […]

It could be quite distressing to have fire damage at your residence or place of business. Making an insurance claim for fire damage ought to be as easy as making a phone call, yet it often becomes a difficult procedure. To deal with the fire, soot, and smoke damage, it’s essential to engage a licensed […]

Following a severe windstorm, coordinating repair work on your property can be stressful. The last thing you want to deal with is being unfairly uncompensated by your insurance company after submitting a claim. Unfortunately, the insurance provider will reduce the amount they’re prepared to pay, and as a result, you could have to pay for […]

What happens if the insurance provider you believed would have your best interests in mind does not actually have you covered in the case of a disaster? What if they conduct a poor assessment of your damage and make a lowball settlement offer? This is when hiring a public adjuster could be advantageous for you. […]

This may seem like a ridiculous question to those who regularly monitor the weather, but for those who don’t, the definition of a severe thunderstorm is valuable knowledge. At Stone Claims Group, we worry that if people are unaware of what a severe thunderstorm is, they will be less inclined to pay attention to its […]

Who would have thought lightning might strike their home or place of work and inflict significant damage? Electrical wiring is frequently damaged by lightning, which causes the cables to burn out, resulting in a power surge that destroys everything attached to them. This occasionally causes a devastating fire. No matter which area you reside in, […]

What happens if the claim offer of your insurance company does not fully compensate you for a loss? What options do you have? Frankly, a lot of people simply accept the suboptimal claim amount offered by their insurer. In all honesty, there is no reason why any policyholder should settle for this. You shouldn’t have […]

Having insurance coverage in place is beneficial when a storm damages your property. You might be able to recover the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged property by filing a claim with your property damage insurance. However, policyholders should be aware that the actual process of receiving that money may take some time. This […]

Storms have the potential to seriously harm homes and businesses and result in expensive damage. Despite the fact that most homeowner’s insurance policies normally cover damage from wind, tornadoes, ice storms, hail, lightning strikes, and more, there are a few strategies the insurance companies employ to avoid paying out hefty claims. Why are so many […]

Commercial hail damages range from dings and dents to splits and punctures. Hailstones may physically etch defects on siding, windows, fences, and landscaping. This could happen even if the effects are not always entirely visible. Hail damage most commonly affects a business’s roof. Even small hail damage to the roof might compromise the structure of […]

Has there recently been a severe hailstorm in your area? Be sure to record the time and date of the incident, as processing insurance claims usually entails this information. Besides that, you’ll need to deal with the damage caused. Here are four steps to take to fix hail damage on a commercial roof. Examine Your […]