Abstract On May 24, 2011, a series of thunderstorms that produced significant hail moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and caused an estimated $876.8 million in insured damages to property and automobiles according to the Texas Department of Insurance. The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI), of which the Insurance Institute for Business &…
Research On 20 April 2024, a storm struck Rock Hill, South Carolina producing high concentrations of severe hail up to 2.25 in. in estimated maximum diameter that damaged structures and 80–90 mph wind gusts that downed trees and powerlines. IBHS collaborated with four member companies and local officials to conduct a post-event damage investigation and…
IBHS’s Roy Wright talks about flood insurance penalties and the repercussions of enforcement.
Christopher Flynn General Manager of the Research Center Chris joined IBHS in 2017 as plant and operations manager and is now the general manager of the Research Center. Chris previously worked at Parker Hannifin, where he was the business team leader for custom drive systems and plant manager for both the SSD drives and energy…
Christina Gropp Meteorologist & Science Producer Christina joined IBHS in 2019 as a Public Relations Associate. Prior to joining IBHS, Christina was a broadcast meteorologist, reporter, and digital content producer for WDEF News 12 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to other accomplishments in the WDEF newsroom over the last three years, Christina was instrumental in increasing the…
Chris Cioffi Commercial Programs Manager Chris Cioffi joined IBHS in 2016 as the Commercial Lines Engineer for the FORTIFIED Commercial Program. He previously worked at TLC Engineering for Architecture where he provided structural engineering design services for a variety of projects, including the design of the new St. Pete Pier and Doral Legacy Park. He…
“As we rebuild our communities and recognize the value of resiliency, we can make choices that can have lasting effects.”
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