There are a wide variety of experts available to assist in almost any type of loss these days.

Following multiple severe weather events like the recent hurricanes, major hailstorms or severe thunderstorms, adjusters, attorneys and some engineers are finding value in retaining a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) to provide expertise after a weather-related claim is filed.

Common meteorological analyses over a specific loss address can determine what the largest hail size was that fell at the property, how strong the winds were during a hurricane or windstorm, what storm surge heights existed, and other important weather information.

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