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08. In Measuring Loss Exposure, Building Characteristics Matter

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Dr. Frank Lavelle, Vice President and Principal Engineer, Applied Research Associates (ARA), said factors such as building height, roof shapes and construction, the types of openings and more are predictors of vulnerability to damage.

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06. Wind Speed Is Just One Measure of a Hurricane's Force

Dr. Frank Lavelle, Vice President and Principal Engineer, Applied Research Associates (ARA), said central pressures are a factor in more accurately determining the likely impact of storms.
 

05. The Evolution of Earthquake Modelling

David Gregory, Senior Product Manager, CoreLogic, said the modeler's earthquake evaluation continues to improve, including more information how ground motion travels and the impact of soil conditions on expected loss.
 

01. A Multi-Source offering built on a single platform

Justin Davies, Senior Vice President, Xceedance, said the on-demand modeling service gathers three peril models into one combined framework.
 

07. Hurricane Strength is a Mix of Wind Speed, Pressure, Friction

Dr. Frank Lavelle, Vice President and Principal Engineer, Applied Research Associates (ARA), said ongoing improvements in a variety of measurements are leading to more accurate damage scenarios from hurricanes.