Mississippi Windstorm Insureds Eligible for FORTIFIED Roof Replacement
Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association now provides a FORTIFIED Roof endorsement on eligible new and renewing policies.
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Michael Newman
Michael Newman General Counsel Knowing that damage, disruption, and dislocation all too often associated with natural disasters can be reduced or even prevented, Michael Newman delivers strategies for safer and stronger homes and businesses so communities can thrive. With 15 years of experience in law and public policy, he currently serves as General Counsel and…
Member Webinar: Hail in the Front Range of the Rockies: Is it More Damaging?
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 FROM 11:00AM – 12:00PM
IBHS members have raised concerns over higher hail claims frequencies in the Front Range and High Plains. This webinar explores possible physical science reasons behind this difference in hail claims for those regions compared to other areas of the Great Plains.
Maximizing Your IBHS Membership
IBHS Members have access to a wealth of resources about disaster preparedness and recovery, as well as building science research results. WHY IBHS Severe weather disrupts lives, displaces families, and drives financial loss. IBHS delivers top-tier science and translates it into action so we can prevent avoidable suffering, strengthen our homes and businesses, inform the…
Mark Zehnal
Mark Zehnal Director, FORTIFIED Roof Although he became an employee in 2016, Mark Zehnal’s association with IBHS dates back to 2004 when he began collaborating with engineers and researchers on proposals that have helped to improve roofing performance. He is now a Senior Roofing Specialist supporting development of FORTIFIED initiatives in the Great Plains region.…
Mark Bove
Mark Bove Mr. Mark Bove is a meteorologist & SVP Natural Catastrophe Solutions in the Reinsurance Division of Munich Reinsurance America. His responsibilities include evaluating commercially available catastrophe risk models & tools, providing technical expertise on underwriting property catastrophe risk and exposure accumulation issues, and the development of new property catastrophe insurance products. Mr. Bove…
Mapping America’s Underwater Real Estate
Roy Wright provides perspective as a new study aims to help homeowners better understand their flood risk.
Millions of American Homes at Greater Flood Risk Than Government Estimates, New Study Says
Roy Wright provides perspective as a new study aims to help homeowners better understand their flood risk.
Manufactured Homes & Attached Structures
Research IBHS researches the high-wind performance of manufactured homes with attached structures to develop guidance for effective mitigation measures. This research also provides opportunity to measure full-scale wind loads on these structures, which can be used to evaluate existing building code wind loads. Demonstration IBHS, in conjunction with the American Modern Insurance Group, conducted a…
Making Your Home Safer During a Hurricane
IBHS’s Dr. Tanya Brown-Giammanco lends her expertise to those wanting to build a stronger, safer home.