Winter weather can create a witch’s brew of damage to homes. Freezing pipes, strong gales, and roof leaks are just some of the damages caused by the season. These cold temperatures and their associated insurance claims account for more than 50% of all insurance claims. On average, about 1 in 15 insured homes wind up filing a winter damage claim by the end of the year. So, what are the statistics? In the first half of 2021 alone, winter storms caused $15.1 billion in insured losses. Wind and hail were responsible for 34% of that, and 29% was attributed to water damage from freezing. And that’s not all. Trees fall,…