Fred Malik

05/19/2025

I've always had faith in the .

🏠Every FORTIFIED home tested by severe weather reaffirms my confidence in the ’s construction standards – principles I’ve dedicated much of my career to. These homes and commercial buildings consistently withstand high winds and torrential rains, sustaining little to no damage.

🌀Hurricane Sally was no different.

〽️ A recent Center for Risk and Insurance Research study, commissioned by the , continues to validate our findings, illuminating consistent cost savings and claims reductions from FORTIFIED homes.

Yet, this is more than just cost savings. These are 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 families who were able to return home after the storm and continue to lead their lives without disruption.

12/03/2024

Find out the latest on the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard. I’m sharing three of the most notable changes, so you’re prepared for next year! FORTIFIED

11/21/2024

Big news! Today, we released the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard, a scheduled, periodic update that reflects changes to building codes and the latest IBHS research. FORTIFIED

09/23/2024

Attention small business owners! Are you prepared for the unexpected? Join us on Tuesday, September 24th at 3pm eastern for a LinkedIn live event, where a panel of experts will share tips and strategies for protecting your business from natural disasters. Don't let a crisis catch you off guard - register now and learn how to safeguard your business' future.

09/10/2024

Joining policy makers, colleagues, and stakeholders in Connecticut to discuss severe weather resilience today!

08/07/2024

Let’s start from the top – in more ways than one.
In this month’s episode of Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety - IBHS's Disaster Discussions Podcast 🎙️, I share the history and details of the FORTIFIED standard with host Meteorologist Rachael Penton.
💰 We also discuss how homeowners can re-roof and build their properties to the standard using financial incentives.

🔊 Listen in today at https://ibhs.org/disaster-discussions-podcast/.

07/31/2024

Live in coastal ? The North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association opened applications for its Strengthen Your Coastal Roof program today, July 31!
Eligible homeowners can receive a grant of up to $6,000 toward re-roofing to an Roof. Check it out!

07/18/2024

reminds coastal homeowners hurricane season is here, and it’s just getting started.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an active season, so it’s critical homeowners do not delay in strengthening their property against the powerful winds and torrential rain tropical systems bring.
Get started: and garage doors are particularly vulnerable so prioritize reinforcing them to withstand the next storm.
Check your roof for signs of aging that could leave your home susceptible to wind damage. If it’s time to re-roof, ask for to put decades of science into action.
Verify your garage door is wind-rated by checking the label, which should be on the interior side. If it’s not, replace it with one that can stand up to gusts in your area.

Hurricane Beryl is already realizing NOAA’s prediction that 2024’s storm season could break records. Here's what you need to know.

06/27/2024

Fact: FORTIFIED is growing and becoming more widespread.
More states are taking proactive steps to help homeowners prepare for severe weather by implementing state grant programs that help homeowners upgrade their roofs to the FORTIFIED standard, proven effective by decades of Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety - IBHS research.
Soon, property owners in Louisiana, Minnesota, Kentucky, Mississippi and Oklahoma can follow Alabama's example by applying for state grants to better prevent storm damage. These residents will join the more than 65,000 FORTIFIED homeowners who strengthened their homes against the weather they face.
https://stateline.org/2024/06/25/a-red-state-pioneers-paying-for-roof-upgrades-as-storms-boost-insurance-costs/

06/08/2024

ATTENTION!! The 2024 Hurricane Season has started! , NOW is the time to pay attention to your roof. Make sure your roof – the first line of defense against – can withstand torrential rain and high wind.

Look for signs of aging, unsealing or damage today. If it is time to re-roof, ask your contractor for one scientifically proven to better withstand the next storm. You’ll see that result from – a science-backed construction standard from .

05/10/2024

Now is the time to prep for , to avoid something like this.... Learn ways to prepare your home at FORTIFIEDHome.org.