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We have a lot of customers who ask us how to handle smaller repairs on their roofs. There are several reasons we would caution homeowners against quickly handling small repairs on their own or hiring the cheapest contractor to take care of it. Filing a claim seems...

Going into storm season, it is important that you have a good understanding of what kind of homeowner’s insurance policy you have in case your home is damaged. We know that there are some confusing components to different policies, so we would love to help in any way...

What is an adjuster meeting? Do you know? The claims process starts when you have a loss such as hail or wind damage to your roof. You as the homeowner file a claim online or call your insurance company. You get a claim number and an adjuster assigned to your case....

“Will my insurance rates go up if I file a claim?” We often get the question about insurance rates after we identify storm damage. The short and simple answer is yes, your rates will most likely go up. With that in mind, are your rates the same as they were ten...

Do you know when it's a good time to get a roof inspection? When autumn and winter begin quickly approaching: that is the time to get your roof inspected. That allows you to ensure you are prepared for the storms ahead of us as it is much easier to inspect and replace...

Do you know how to identify wind and hail damage to your home? It’s that time of year again when we see lots of wind and hail damage. And recently we’ve been getting calls asking about what wind and hail damage looks like, so here is a quick breakdown for you! Wind...

Homeowners and property managers: Don’t get caught unprepared this storm season. As we are still in the process of helping homeowners and property managers rebuild from the 5/27 storms from last year, we are reminded of the fact that few people were prepared for what...

Insurance agents, do you know how to stop losing your customers to bad claims? We know you have your clients’ best interest in mind when they are going into a claim situation, whether they ask you for advice prior or you are made aware that they filed a claim. Now, we...

Do not repair your roof! Yep, you read that right. Now why would a general contractor tell you not to repair your roof? That doesn’t make much sense does it. Well, we want you to consider something before you repair your roof and potentially cost yourself a lot of...

Greetings ZCI client family! Have you ever thought about how to identify different home policy types? When is the last time you looked at your home policy to make sure you have the right coverage for you and your family? Do you have damage to your roof and now your...