Unique On-Demand Catastrophe Modelling Services for Three Major U.S. Perils — Earthquake, Hurricane, and Flood
Justin Davies, Senior Vice President, Xceedance, said users of the on-demand modeling service can submit raw data and have it transformed into usable information.
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.
Dr. Andrew Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Fathom, said the company's analysis also accounts for climate developments and a uniquely detailed database of flood defenses.
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.
David Gregory, Senior Product Manager, CoreLogic, said the earthquake model includes more factors than simply ground shake.