Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Insurance safety group urges 'Fortified' retrofits, grants and code upgrades to reduce storm claims
Summary
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety told lawmakers that targeted grant programs, building‑code updates and voluntary Fortified roof and home standards could cut claims and reduce deductible burdens for Georgia homeowners exposed to wind damage.
Michael Newman, general counsel for the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), told the House Insurance Rate Study Committee that science‑backed retrofits and new‑construction standards can substantially reduce wind and water damage to homes — and therefore lower insurance claims and premium pressure.
What IBHS presented
- Fortified program: a voluntary standard and verification program for roofs, homes and commercial buildings that IBHS says reduces weather damage by improving roof cover attachment, roof‑deck sealing and connections through the structure. - Evidence cited: IBHS laboratory testing…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
