Articles Tagged with ''insurance''

Twenty years after Katrina, Louisiana families are getting homes that can survive hurricanes. FORTIFIED standards cut storm damage 70%—and adoption is surging.

Since launching the alliance with Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, GAF has successfully trained more than 650 individuals from over 350 GAF Master Elite companies to become FORTIFIED certified.

North Carolina expands hurricane protection with $20 million in grants for coastal residents to install storm-resistant roofs that cut claims by 35% and reduce damage severity.

La tormenta perfecta de eventos climáticos severos, la interrupción de la cadena de suministro, la escasez de mano de obra y una supervisión de seguros más estricta crea nuevos desafíos para los contratistas de techos.

RoofMarketplace enters a new growth phase with a $7 million Series A round and new CEO Scott Holewinski, setting its sights on transforming property claims for carriers, contractors, and homeowners alike.

RAFTRx has named George Godfrey as CEO to lead its national expansion. A seasoned executive, Godfrey brings decades of home services experience to the role.

Florida's Citizens Insurance has sidelined public adjusters named on claims checks, leaving roofers and suppliers there vulnerable to chasing payments.

Texas has seen more major hail events than any other state over the past decade, with rising storm frequency and size causing billions in damage and straining insurers, roofers, and homeowners alike.

As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

Nearmap has agreed to acquire ITEL Laboratories, a data and analytics company that offers real-time material pricing and repair-versus-replace analysis to support insurance carriers and homeowners.