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The Importance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and promoting safer driving habits. Learn more about the impact of distractions like cellphone use, emerging technologies to...

Emerging trends

Nailing it down at IBHS: How FORTIFIED roofs and aging shingles impact building resilience

April 28, 2025

Mark Berven, President and COO of Nationwide Property & Casualty, rolls up his sleeves at the IBHS Research Center to learn what makes a roof truly resilient. With Shawn Macomber, IBHS Construction & Facilities Manager, Mark tries his hand at installing FORTIFIED roofing components. Later, with IBHS Chief Engineer Anne Cope, Mark tours the "roof aging farm," to explore how shingles deteriorate over time. Watch the videos.