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Roof condition

For personal property

The cost and complexity of roofs pose insurance challenges.

A roof's condition can become a blind spot for insurers, with unidentified risk exposures leading to unexpected claims.

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1.5 million homes currently have critical roof conditions.

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Roof claims make up around 30% of all property loss dollars.

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Severe wind, thunderstorm, and hail events are up 50% since 2019.

Improve underwriting with a reliable view of roof condition

Roof Condition Underwriting

Improve underwriting with a reliable view of roof condition

Verisk’s advanced solution provides a roof condition score and underlying condition attributes:  Are pieces missing? Is the roof discolored? Is there a tarp covering possible damage? Advanced analytics derived from aerial imagery can get you “up on the roof” and in a better position to make informed decisions.

See the warning signs

Roof Discoloration

Discoloration

Algae staining, water pooling and staining, and vent staining leave distinctive marks. Understand them with imagery analytics.

Roof Defects

Defects

Missing material, patches, and structural damage can raise risk exposure. Detect problems early to get ahead of them.

Roof Hidden Issues

Hidden issues

Tarps or debris can flag damage or conditions needing further review or inspection. Let imagery guide more confident decisions.

Put knowledge to work

Underwriting Point Of Sale

Put knowledge to work

  • Streamline underwriting at point of sale
  • Identify and monitor exposure changes to guide renewals
  • Optimize in-person inspections
  • Continuously refine pricing with current property data and analytics

Taking cover: Mastering the challenges of roof risk

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The cost and complexity of a roof, coupled with its critical role as protection from the elements, can raise particular concerns for many property insurance underwriters. Verisk estimates U.S. roof claims exceeded $19 billion just in 2021, making up about 30 percent of all property loss dollars.

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Detect additional roof exposures

Aerial Imagery Analytics

Detect additional roof exposures

Aerial imagery can reveal a property’s roof characteristics. With high-resolution views, capture potential hazards: Nearby or overhanging trees, damage-prone materials, and expensive attachments such as solar panels.

The New Science of Roof Risk, Powered by Imagery Analytics

New Science Of Roof Risk

The New Science of Roof Risk, Powered by Imagery Analytics

The growth of imagery analytics as a property underwriting tool accelerated through the pandemic is changing the future of risk assessment. Explore capabilities derived from our aerial imagery and roof analytics to help capture a comprehensive view of property risk.

Examine critical roof characteristics

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Examine critical roof characteristics

Roofs can vary significantly by material and shape, and reconstruction costs of materials can fluctuate. Holistic views of roofs can help underwrite properties with precision.

Know your true roof exposure

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Combining artificial intelligence and machine learning with leading data and analytics, Verisk provides key roof information for every property you insure.

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Florida's market and regulatory forces are changing the profile of roof exposure for many insurers. Powerful data and analytics can help maintain a clear picture.

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