When spring comes many people are relieved that winter is over and the mess of snow and ice are behind us.

However, spring is just the beginning of seasonal weather that can cause significant damage to property and generate claims.

Flooding from snow melt

February to April is snow melt season; as the snow melts flooding is possible, and many people overlook flood insurance because they're not by the ocean, a lake or river. Plenty of areas nowhere near water flood due to snow melt.

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Christine G. Barlow, CPCU

Christine G. Barlow, CPCU, is Executive Editor of FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation, a division of National Underwriter Company and ALM. Christine has over thirty years’ experience in the insurance industry, beginning as a claims adjuster then working as an underwriter and underwriting supervisor handling personal lines. Christine regularly presents and moderates webinars on a variety of topics and is an experienced presenter.