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Share Discover the science behind resilient structures: Mark Berven’s visit to IBHS September 9, 2024 What happens when innovative weather research meets cutting-edge building practices? Nationwide Property & Casualty President and COO Mark Berven explores this question in a new video series showcasing his visit to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) Research Center. As a proud founding member and top financial contributor to IBHS, Mark’s visit underscores Nationwide’s shared dedication to developing and implementing enhanced building standards to help protect properties and lives from severe weather events. In the first video, watch Mark in action inside the IBHS Research Center as he engages with Roy Wright, President, and CEO of IBHS, and Anne Cope, Chief Engineer, to uncover how IBHS’s science and FORTIFIED Building Standards are revolutionizing our approach to building resilience. From testing roof decks against hail and wind to exploring innovative research on ember impact, this video provides an inside look at IBHS’ groundbreaking scientific research. Watch the video now to discover how Nationwide and IBHS are leading in building protection and setting new resilience standards: Stay tuned for more videos in this series, where we’ll dive deeper into the critical work at IBHS and how it’s shaping the future of building codes and standards. Agents play a crucial role in this initiative, helping clients understand that they aren’t helpless in the face of severe weather. Learn more about building resiliency Share
Industry trends Nationwide survey: Building resilience against severe weather January 29, 2024 Findings reveal insights on the imperative role of building codes in safeguarding properties against severe weather.
Industry trends Video: Mark Berven and Roy Wright discuss making communities more resilient to severe weather June 29, 2023 Customers can take proactive steps to protect their home or business from severe weather, and you can play a role.
Commercial lines The importance of modern building codes for resilience and safety August 18, 2025 Discover the importance of modern building codes in protecting communities from severe weather.
