COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Property Drone Consortium (PDC), a collaboration that consists of insurance carriers, roofing industry leaders and supporting enterprises recently announced that Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has joined the consortium as a technology member. 

“We are pleased that TWIA has decided to become a member of the consortium,” said PDC President Charles Mondello.  “Their decision to join demonstrates their commitment to being a forward-thinking carrier that realizes the impact that the use of drones will make on property inspections.”

TWIA General Manager John Polak stated, “TWIA understands the importance of implementing new technologies and procedures to more efficiently serve our customer base. The ability to use drones in the inspection and evaluation of properties both before and after catastrophic events is of utmost importance to us.”

TWIA is a residual insurer of last resort that was established by the Texas Legislature in 1971 following Hurricane Celia in August of 1970. The company provides essential insurance coverage to residential and commercial properties along designated portions of the Texas seacoast territory.

For more information, visit www.propertydrone.org.