Wind, Hail, Rain, Fire: LIVE from IBHS!

Ever wonder why some buildings seem to better withstand impacts from hail, wind, rain and wildfire? We took an exclusive tour of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) Research Center. We went behind the scenes at this state-of-the-art nonprofit facility to experience its wind and hail simulators as well as a full-scale wildfire demonstration. Learn how IBHS translates science into action to help make communities safer and how insurance industry support makes that possible.

0:00 – Welcome.
5:54 – Wind from tornadoes, hurricanes and straight-line winds is responsible for billions of dollars in losses each year.
11:11 – Every inch of rain that falls can pour the equivalent of nine bathtubs full of water on a typical 2,000-square-foot house.
16:31 – Different types of hail cause distinct types of damage to roofs.
29:55 – Wildfires are a bigger threat than ever, but research is helping the insurance industry learn how to mitigate risks.
52:51 – Research can help government and industry leaders adapt building standards to help protect structures against extreme weather.