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Alabama Study: Fortified Homes Slash Hurricane Insurance Claims 74%

5/27/2025

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A groundbreaking Alabama study reveals that hurricane resilience programs are a game-changer for homeowners, slashing insurance claims and costs. Homes built to Fortified standards saw a staggering 55% to 74% reduction in claims. If all homes had adhered to these standards, insurers could have saved a remarkable $112 million, positioning Alabama as a potential national leader in storm resilience.

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A groundbreaking Alabama study reveals that hurricane resilience programs are a game-changer for homeowners, slashing insurance claims and costs. Homes built to Fortified standards saw a staggering 55% to 74% reduction in claims. If all homes had adhered to these standards, insurers could have saved a remarkable $112 million, positioning Alabama as a potential national leader in storm resilience.