"Greening" Insurance Claims: How the Insurance Restoration Process Can Make the Built Environment more Sustainable and Resilient Against Natural Disasters (Tu13)

Both the frequency and severity of extreme weather events appear to be growing year after year. Insurance policies for property & casualty events are responding to climate risks by creating incentives for making repairs that go beyond mere replacement of property with like kind & quality. Rather, some policies appear to cover the extra cost of replacing damaged traditional property with LEED-certified, sustainable building designs, roofing systems, and appliances.