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Brittle bones

Many buildings across the United States are constructed of unreinforced masonry (URM).

This style of joisted masonry construction, utilizing non-combustible materials, is fantastic at mitigating the impact of fire. However, most URMs were built prior to the 1940s, before the advent of modern building codes. URMs lack tensile strength, making them prone to collapse, especially in earthquake-prone regions.

Targeting URM properties that exist within your book of business empowers you to make insightful underwriting assessments. BrickHound simplifies the process, running your book against known URM structures and returning a comprehensive list.

The right coverage

Throughout the country, there is a growing effort to reinforce URM buildings. On the west coast, many cities either require or incentivize building owners to retrofit their properties, improving strength and stability.

This process takes time, even as momentum continues to pick up for reinforcement programs. And because URM structures are practically everywhere, some of your customers are likely exposed to this risk; getting them the right coverage is imperative.

Harness the power of our data to help your business. BrickHound makes the process quick, accurate, and stress-free.

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