by Jared Perkoski | Oct 25, 2018 | Business Insurance, Business Risk, Claims, ice removal, Insurance Coverage, Jared Perkoski, liability, Risk Management, Snow and Ice Management, snow removal, Uncategorized
Two words that no contractor likes to hear together, “slip and fall.” From an insurance agent’s perspective these words can also be understandably painful. Our industry events cover this topic so regularly we can all understand the fear. There are seminars on how to...
by Nikki Hughes | Jan 18, 2018 | Claims, Emergency Preparedness, Farrell Backlund, FBinsure, Home Maintenance, Homeowners Insurance, ice dams, ice removal
Did You Know? Ice dams are caused by uneven heat loss from your home in wintry conditions refreezing melted snow. This causes the roof to warm above freezing temperature, which allows snow to melt and then re-freeze before it reaches the roof’s edge. If this cycle...
by John Tessier | Jun 22, 2015 | Claims, FBinsure, Helpful Tips, Home Maintenance, Homeowners Insurance, ice dams, ice removal, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Risk Management, Safety Tips
In the Northeast, the term “ice dam” is met with grimacing faces and curse words. Many people have just started work on the home repairs needed due to the havoc wreaked over this past winter. With repairs in full swing, now is a good time to think about making...