Applications of Solar Technology for Catastrophe Response, Claims Management, and Loss Prevention
Today's insurance industry strongly emphasizes developing cost-effective hazard mitigation programs, increasing and retaining commercial and residential customers through better service, educating customers on their exposure and vulnerabilities to natural disasters, collaborating with government agencies and emergency management organizations, and exploring the use of new technologies to reduce the financial impact of disasters. In June of 1998, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) sponsored a seminar titled, ''Solar Technology and the Insurance Industry.'' Presentations were made by insurance company representatives, insurance trade groups, government and state emergency management organizations, and technology specialists. The meeting was attended by insurers, brokers, emergency managers, and consultants from more than 25 US companies. Leading insurers from the personal line and commercial carriers were shown how solar technology can be used in underwriting, claims, catastrophe response, loss control, and risk management. Attendees requested a follow-up report on solar technology, cost, and applications in disasters, including suggestions on how to collaborate with the utility industry and how to develop educational programs for business and consumers. This report will address these issues, with an emphasis on pre-disaster planning and mitigation alternatives. It will also discuss how energy efficiency and renewable technologies can contribute to reducing insurance losses.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-99GO10337
- OSTI ID:
- 3772
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/CP-520-25866; ON: DE00003772; ON: DE00003772; TRN: US200305%%984
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Presented to the Virtual Insurance Company Panel of the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII), Joint Claims Committee Meeting, Brazelton, GA (US), 02/18/1999; Other Information: PBD: 17 Feb 1999; PBD: 17 Feb 1999; PBD: 17 Feb 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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