Wisconsin's tenacious winter is taking its toll on home and auto insurers, with damage claims piling up like snow.
At Sun Prairie-based General Casualty Insurance Cos., claims are up about 65% in January and February from 2007. Ice damming, in which freezing and thawing snow on roofs finds its way under shingles, into attics and onto ceilings and drywall, has been a frequent occurrence.
Ann Avery, spokeswoman for State Farm Insurance Co., said preventing ice dams is an important step homeowners can take to protect their property. The company suggests staying off the roof but using a roof rake to pull down snow and ice while standing on the ground.
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