Verisk data shows roofing claims down nearly 12 percent through August 2026. Fewer claims generally means fewer insurance-funded replacements, which is the work many roofing companies lean on in storm markets.
Our read for metal roofers: a year with thinner storm work puts more weight on retail replacement sales, where the longevity, impact rating and energy story of a metal roof is the pitch, and on being easy for homeowners to find when they start shopping on their own. Claims data also varies sharply by region, so a national figure says little about any one market. The figure was reported in Professional Roofing’s October 1, 2026 briefings.
Source: Professional Roofing — our summary; read the full story at the source.