Travelers Insurance released information on the most common and most expensive causes of property damage. Results are based on 8 years of nationwide claim data. Learn about the causes and how you can prepare for and prevent losses.
Most Common
- Wind 24% – High velocity winds can uproot trees, damage roofs, collapse walls or worse.
- Non-Weather Water 20% – Plumbing, sewer or appliance leaks and failures can create devastating losses.
- Hail 16% – Hail typically damages roofs, but may also harm windows, siding and more.
- Weather-Related Water 11% – Leaky roofs, frozen pipes that burst or ice dams can really take a toll.
- Theft 6% – Break-ins may result in both personal property losses and property damage.
Most Expensive
- Fire 25% – Electrical, cooking, wildfire and other sources can put homes at risk for fire.
- Hail 20% – Hail typically damages roofs, but may also harm windows, siding and more.
- Non-Weather Water 17% – Plumbing, sewer or appliance leaks and failures can create devastating losses.
- Wind 17% – High velocity winds can uproot trees, damage roofs, collapse walls or worse.
- Weather-Related Water 7% – Leaky roofs, frozen pipes that burst or ice dams can really take a toll
Check out the interactive webpage for full information and prevention tips.
