Insurance industry leaders and construction sector innovators are strengthening cross-industry collaboration to promote stronger, safer, and more resilient housing and communities.
Tallahassee, FL, October 7th / PRNewswire / -- Non-profit organization Federal Alliance for Safe Homes ( FLASH ) announced today that it is expanding its national partnerships by adding two new leading partners: the Insurance Commissioner of Louisiana Tim Temple and the Insurance Commissioner of Florida Michael Yaworsky – as well as two new corporate members James Hardie and CitroTech.
FLASH indicates that these leaders and organizations bring professional expertise in areas such as insurance regulation, resilient construction, building products, innovation, and wildfire prevention. Their participation will strengthen the cross-industry collaboration at the core of the FLASH mission: to enhance residential buildings and protect family safety in various types of disasters.
Tim Temple, Insurance Commissioner of Louisiana– Temple was elected in 2023, having previously worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years. As the Chief Insurance Regulator of Louisiana, his focus is on protecting consumers while promoting a competitive and responsive insurance market.
Temple indicates that investing in disaster mitigation and strengthening residences before disasters strike can have a significant impact on families, communities, and the insurance market. Through initiatives such as Louisiana's Fortify Homes program, we are demonstrating how FORTIFIED construction methods can help reduce risks, strengthen homes, and support a more resilient insurance market. I am delighted to join the FLASH partnership and work alongside leaders from all over the country who share this common commitment to advancing practical solutions for protecting families and property.
Michael Yaworsky, Florida Insurance Commissioner– Since March 2023, Yaworsky has been leading the Florida Department of Insurance. He oversees one of the largest and most complex insurance markets in the United States and possesses extensive experience in the intersection of insurance policies, consumer protection, market stability, and disaster resilience.
Yaworsky represents: "Florida truly understands the importance of building more resilient homes before disasters occur to reduce risks. I look forward to participating in the FLASH partnership and continuing to engage in important discussions surrounding disaster reduction, resilience, as well as the connections between more robust housing, protected consumers, and a healthy insurance market."
James Hardie Building Products Inc.James Hardie Building Products Inc is a leading enterprise in fiber cement exterior wall design solutions in North America. As a "The Home of Resilient Beauty ™", James Hardie Building Products Inc is part of the larger James Hardie group, which boasts a range of trusted brands and innovative products aimed at delivering lasting beauty and performance. James Hardie combines fiber cement building products with composite materials as well as PVC terrace and railing products to help homeowners and construction professionals create more resilient, aesthetically pleasing, and low-maintenance residences.
James Hardie Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Sustainable Development, Amanda Cimaglia stated: "Resilience is the foundation when we consider the residences and communities that these products are designed to protect. Joining the FLASH partnership provides us with the opportunity to collaborate with leaders across industries and helps to advance building solutions that are durable, high-performance, and aimed at helping residences cope with current and future challenges."
CitroTechCitroTech develops fire prevention and protection solutions aimed at reducing the risk of ignition in residential areas, around building materials, and in regions prone to wildfires. Its innovative approaches to safer and more sustainable wildfire mitigation have expanded the professional capabilities of the FLASH partnership in addressing one of the fastest-growing disaster threats in the United States.
CitroTech CEO Wes Bolsen stated: "Reducing the risk of wildfires requires us to think differently about prevention and the practical steps that can be taken before the fire reaches residences or communities. We are proud to join the FLASH partnership and bring our focus on innovative fire prevention technologies to this national effort, working together to help families and communities become stronger, safer, and more resilient."
FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman - Henderson stated: "We are delighted to welcome specialists Temple and Yaworsky as leading partners of FLASH, and we also welcome James Hardie and CitroTech as corporate members. Each party brings valuable professional knowledge, innovation capabilities, and a shared commitment to helping families and communities become stronger and safer. Our leading partners and corporate members together demonstrate the power of the FLASH partnership, as well as the importance of bringing together leaders in government, insurance, construction, and technology fields to promote resilience."
The continuously growing FLASH partnership will make its debut at the 2026 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC26). The conference will be held from November 17th to 19th in Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Beach, Florida. Temple commissioners, James Hardie, and CitroTech will join forces with FLASH leadership and resilience professionals from all over the country to share experiences, explore practical solutions, establish new partnerships, and promote the construction of stronger and safer homes and communities.
Don’t miss this year’s opportunity to connect with the most diverse network of disaster safety and resilience stakeholders in the United States.
Registration is now open. FLASH encourages everyone interested in disaster resilience to join, share their ideas, and participate in discussions. The media is also invited to attend and has the opportunity to communicate with speakers and participants at the conference.
For registration inquiries, media consultations, interview opportunities, or more information, please contact Sarah Chason, with the email address being [email protected].
To learn about the FLASH partnership, please visit www.flash.org; to learn about NDRC26, please visit www.nationaldisasterresilienceconference.org.
About FLASH
Non-profit organizations Federal Alliance, for, and Safe Homes (including FLASH) are leading consumer advocacy groups in the United States, dedicated to strengthening homes and protecting families from the impacts of disasters. These organizations bring together more than 100 public, private, and non-profit entities to jointly promote the construction of stronger, safer, and more resilient homes and communities. Partners include FEMA, Huber Engineered Woods, International Code Council, National Weather Service, Renew Financial, Simpson Strong to Tie Co, State Farm, Travelers, USAA, Verisk, as well as other leaders in the fields of disaster safety, building science, insurance, and resilience.
Through collaboration, research, education, and outreach, we transform architectural science into practical solutions to help protect residences and families. To learn more and access free consumer resources, please visit flash.org; to inquire about building codes in your community, please visit Inspect2Protect.org; and follow @federalalliance on social media.
Source: Federal Alliance for Safe Homes （ FLASH ）
