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Insurance Commissioner Walter Bell said, I applaud this effort to provide Beach Pool policyholders appropriate discounts. I encourage all Beach Pool policyholders to check with their agents to see if they are eligible or to determine how to become eligible.

IBHS President and CEO Julie Rochman added, A stronger building stock improves availability and affordability of insurance, helps maintain stability of the local economy, and should disaster strike reduces the drain on recovery dollars from local, state and federal sources. Everyone benefits when homes better resist the threats they face.

Carl Schneider, an insurance agent in Mobile and board member with Alabama Independent Insurance Agents Association, said, The homeowner spends a little more up front for Fortifiedfor safer living® construction, but recovers that cost over the years through premium credits. The Beach Pool can charge less for coverage since the building is less likely to suffer damage in a storm. This is a long-term solution for coastal areas. 

Discounts will also be available for existing homes that are strengthened or protected through a series of retrofit measures, which must be inspected and certified by a licensed professional engineer. Policyholders should discuss these concepts with their agent.

IBHS is a nonprofit, scientific and educational organization supported by the property insurance industry. The organization works to reduce the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other risks to residential and commercial property by conducting research and advocating improved construction, maintenance and preparation practices.