Flood survivors panel: Insights on living through and recovering from natural disasters
60 min
March 26, 2025
Powerful, firsthand accounts from people who have lived through natural disasters and relied on property insurance to rebuild their lives.
Their stories are framed by expert analysis from Cotality's Chief Scientist, Dr. Howard Botts, who provides critical insights into flood devastation caused by hurricanes, inland flooding, and events outside of FEMA’s mapped Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
Their personal experiences highlight the profound impact you can have as they work through one of the most difficult experiences of their lives.
In this recording, you will hear about:
- Preparation strategies: Proactive steps to prepare for potential disasters.
- The role of insurance: How insurance influenced their recovery process.
- Lessons learned: Opportunities for mortgage and insurance professionals to drive better outcomes for victims.
- Understanding risk: Insights into flood risk outside the SFHA and what homeowners and borrowers should understand.