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U of Alabama: Fortified Standards Reduce Property Claims Severity, Loss Frequency

Homes built to meet fortified standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety can reduce claims severity by 15% to 40%, while loss frequency is reduced by at least 55%, . . .

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