Insurance Institute For Business & Home Safety

FORTIFIED Programs: IBHS has developed and promulgated a set of science-based, hazard specific building design, repair and retrofitting standards for residential and commercial construction called the FORTIFIED program. In 2024, IBHS designated more than 17,000 properties through the FORTIFIED program, bringing total designations above 70,000 across 31 states.Wildfire Prepared: IBHS translates its wildfire research in a variety of ways, including media engagement, public policy engagement, live demonstrations, and developing and promulgating the Wildfire Prepared Program, a designation program based on a suite of mitigation actions designed to reduce the risk of home ignition. IBHS conducted several live demonstrations in to illustrate the importance of removing combustible material from the five-foot zone around structures. IBHS also educated state insurance regulators, lawmakers, and other policymakers about science-based wildfire mitigation actions. Over 1,000 homes are now designated Wildfire Prepared .

Communications & Product Design: IBHS has robust communications capabilities that build upon and amplify the impact of our research capabilities. By translating technical research findings into guidance for homeowners and businesses and using a growing range of communications channels to reach a wide audience we seek to motivate action by educating stakeholders about practical and cost-effective ways to increase the resilience of both residential and commercial structures. Each year, IBHS creates a substantial amount of original data and related content. This information is communicated to the public directly and through IBHS Member companies, via the IBHS website and utilizing both digital and traditional media. Costs associated with this work all fall within the IBHS annual budget's personnel, printing, graphics, and IT expense items. No revenue is generated by this work.