Sponsors of the Hurricane Risk Mitigation Leadership Forums

Primary Sponsor:

RenaissanceRe Risk Sciences Foundation

In 2008, RenaissanceRe created a registered charitable foundation dedicated to supporting advanced scientific research in atmospheric risks, as well as the development of mitigation techniques safeguarding communities and reducing economic hazards in the face of climate change and population growth.  The Foundation promotes education, preparation, adaptation and mitigation in respect of natural catastrophe risks.  For more information, visit www.renre.com/about-us/risk-mitigation.html.

Secondary Sponsors:

WeatherPredict Consulting Inc.

WeatherPredict Consulting Inc. is a U.S. affiliate of RenaissanceRe. The firm focuses on modeling atmospheric hazards and vulnerability. WeatherPredict's team of advanced scientists draws upon expertise in oceanography, meteorology, wind engineering, aerodynamics and computer simulation. WeatherPredict's business includes providing intelligence on atmospheric perils to a range of entities with an interest in anticipating the occurrence and outcome of weather events. For more information, visit www.weatherpredict.com.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. – FLASH®

In 2008, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. – FLASH®, will be celebrating one decade of disaster safety. Based in Tallahassee, Fla., FLASH is the nation's fastest-growing disaster preparedness organization with more than 100 partners from academic, government, leadership, nonprofit, private and public sector organizations. FLASH's award-winning consumer and professional programs include disaster topics from hail to hurricanes and more. To learn more about FLASH and access free homeowner and homebuilder resources, visit www.flash.org or call 850-385-7233.

Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)

IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific and educational organization wholly supported by the property insurance industry. IBHS works to reduce the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other risks to residential and commercial property by conducting research and advocating improved construction, maintenance and preparation practices. Based in Tampa, FL, IBHS has more than 200 insurance and reinsurance company members. IBHS also maintains partnerships with numerous organizations associated with the construction trade. For more information, visit www.disastersafety.org or call 1-866-657-IBHS (4247).

Secondary Sponsor of the Safe Homes For All Leadership Forum:

National Housing Conference

For more than 75 years, the nonprofit National Housing Conference (NHC) has been the United Voice for Housing. A membership drawn from every industry segment forms the foundation for NHC’s broad, nonpartisan advocacy for national policies and legislation that promote suitable housing in a safe, decent environment. For more information, visit www.nhc.org.

Secondary Sponsor of the Northeast Hurricane Mitigation Leadership Forum:

University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) members meet research challenges that confront the nation and the world. GSO faculty and facilities address such issues as climate change, hurricanes, pollution, fisheries depletion, and the need for new technology for undersea research and exploration. For more information, visit www.gso.uri.edu.