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What standards govern installation and equipment for charging EVs – electric vehicles?
May 11, 2026
EV charging is an important issue to underwriters. MSO’s Underwriters’ Corner will address this subject as a series.
What are the options for charging EVs – electric vehicles?
May 11, 2026
According to the International Energy Agency, IEA, electric vehicles are now a fixture in the US with approximately 6 million on the road. Furthermore, there are predictions that the total could go up to 30 million by 2030.
How does the IPMC and other codes address various roof maintenance issues?
April 1, 2026
The International Property Maintenance Code – IPMC is used as a guide by stakeholders in the roofing industry when performing roof inspections.
What building codes provide guidance for roof maintenance?
April 1, 2026
Building codes such as the IBC (International Building Code) provide specific guidance for construction specifications and materials used for building and roof construction.
Do building codes influence roof insurance claims costs?
February 27, 2026
Building‑code alignment has become a central factor in both legitimate replacement costs and fraudulent claim inflation.
What are leading factors influencing roof damage and claims – continued?
February 27, 2026
As discussed in last month’s Underwriters’ Corner, roof insurance claims rose significantly in the past four years. This can be attributed to several factors.
Does identification of wind load effect help in understanding mitigation measures to prevent damage to roofs?
January 22, 2026
High wind loads create serious effects on vulnerable areas of roofs. The following explanation of terms helps to provide a basis for understanding mitigation measures needed to protect roofs and other structural integrity issues associated with losses and claims.
What are leading factors influencing roof damage and claims?
January 22, 2026
Underwriters’ Corner will be concentrating on various elements and mitigation measures concerning roofing losses in the U.S. as a series.
What are key components of roofing assemblies?
December 23, 2025
A roofing assembly is a complete system of interlocking layers providing weather protection and in many cases fire resistance to the elements. It includes the roof deck structure, a vapor barrier or retarder, thermal barrier, insulation, underlayment, and roof covering.
What standards provide guidance for roof components and construction?
December 23, 2025
Insurance roofing claims have increased at a significant rate this decade. Up to 90% of total residential catastrophic losses are from roof related damage.