Most contractors and property owners don’t realize how much insurance policy language can impact a roofing claim… until it’s too late. That’s exactly why we created these two new classes: 🔥 Shingles, Settlements, & Surprise EndorsementsLearn how modern roofing policies REALLY work — including cosmetic exclusions, ACV vs. RCV policies, depreciation, matching issues, ordinance & law exclusions, and the hidden endorsements that can dramatically affect claim payouts. 📘 Insurance Policy & Roof Coverage Cheat Sheet a practical, easy-to-understand breakdown of key insurance terms, roof coverage limitations, endorsements, and claim pitfalls every contractor, estimator, public adjuster, and homeowner should understand. If you work in roofing, restoration, estimating, or property insurance claims… this knowledge matters. Build Better Estimates. Win Bigger Claims.

We originally started out calling our podcast the Hammers and Hustle podcast. If you want to catch up you can find that on your favorite podcast services. With that being said, we will be rebranding our podcast to the Good Life Claims Podcast. Look for that in the very near future.

Good Life Claims Academy helps contractors, public adjusters, estimators, and restoration professionals master real-world insurance estimating using Xactimate and proven claims strategies. This isn’t generic software training. We teach practical systems designed to help you write cleaner estimates, reduce carrier pushback, improve workflow efficiency, and increase profitability. Inside the academy, you’ll learn:• Xactimate fundamentals• Advanced sketching & roof modeling• Macros & workflow automation• Custom pricing strategies• XactAnalysis exporting• Supplement & claims strategy• Carrier-ready estimate presentation• Roofing & restoration best practices Whether you’re brand new to estimating or already working claims daily, this training is built to help you become faster, more accurate, and more professional. You’ll also gain access to a growing community of contractors, public adjusters, and insurance professionals focused on leveling up their estimating game. Build Better Estimates. Win Bigger Claims.