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PLRB Catastrophe Services

PLRB Catastrophe Services. Peter Balingit Meteorologist, GISP Director – PLRB Catastrophe Services pbalingit@plrb.org. Andrew Louchios Geologist - Geospatial Specialist PLRB Catastrophe Services alouchios@plrb.org. @p lrb_cats. Daily Reports – SSOS. Severe Storm and Occurrence Summary

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PLRB Catastrophe Services

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  1. PLRB Catastrophe Services Peter BalingitMeteorologist, GISPDirector – PLRB Catastrophe Services pbalingit@plrb.org Andrew LouchiosGeologist - Geospatial SpecialistPLRB Catastrophe Services alouchios@plrb.org @plrb_cats

  2. Daily Reports – SSOS Severe Storm and Occurrence Summary • Our unique state-by-state detailed summary of tornado, hail, wind, rain/flooding, fire, and earthquake activity, as well as other events such as riots. • It is organized by PLRB  Occurrence Number, date, ZIP code, county, city, latitude/longitude, and time of occurrence.

  3. Daily Reports – Threats Assessment • Cumulative report detailing forecasted weather events and ongoing disasters that may affect insured from current day to the next 10 days. • Topics covered: Current to Day 8 Severe Weather ForecastCurrent to Day 8 Fire Weather ForecastCurrent to Day 3 Precipitation ForecastCurrent to Day 3 Heavy Snow and Icing ForecastCurrent to Day 6 River Flood ForecastHazards Assessment for the next 10 days

  4. Historical Database • The Historical Database is a live, on-line search of Severe Storm and Occurrence Summary data from January 1993 to present. • Additional tornado, wind and hail data from 1950 – 1992 is also available. • Weather images and geocoded files are archived on-line for 18 months. Older data is available upon request.

  5. Historical Database – Lightning Probability • Lightning Probability Maps are developed by the NWS, Meteorological Development Lab. • Forecasts the probability of one or more cloud to ground lightning strikes during the two hour forecast period. • Claims departments can quickly see if a high probability of lightning existed in the area of the claimant.

  6. Historical Database – Lightning Probability

  7. What is GIS? • Data is linked to a map layer • Layers linked together by geography • Visual presentation of database information

  8. GIS that you already know • Google Earth • Microsoft MapPoint • Google Maps • Yahoo Maps • Road Atlases • National Park Maps

  9. GIS Data – PLRB • Since late 1998 Catastrophe Services has provided GIS data to Member companies. • ESRI’s ArcGIS and Mapinfo Professional are the two most popular off the shelf GIS applications. PLRB provides data in both formats. • Perils are geocoded using latitude/longitude and can be imported into GIS software.

  10. GIS Data – PLRB Map • This online mapping application provides member company researchers with a tool to search our historical database for severe event information by address. • Adjusters can enter an address or upload their policyholders and pinpoint the locations on a map, identifying the geospatial location in relationship to forecast and reported events. • Cat Managers can make strategic decisions days in advance, using forecast data.

  11. GIS Data – PLRB Map • Examples of GIS data available: • Tropical storm / hurricane wind field forecasts • Severe weather forecast outlooks and active weather watches / warnings • Daily severe weather reports • GeoMAC fire perimeters • Earthquakes and shaking intensity • Lightning probability • NEXRAD hail size and wind speed estimates • Special events (riots, fires, hazmat incidents) • Post event imagery

  12. Severe Weather Forecast 4/14/12

  13. Tornado Damage ZIP Code 35405 Tornado Damage Path 327 Total Policies 63 Policies If you don't know where your policies are located, you cannot accurately assess your exposure!

  14. Tornado Damage – PLRB Map

  15. PLRB MapMobile:GPS address or search by address

  16. PLRB MapMobile:Peril History results

  17. PLRB MapMobile:Peril details

  18. PLRB MapMobile:Pre-event satellite view

  19. PLRB MapMobile:Send e-mail link

  20. PLRB MapMobile:Open emailed link on desktop, in PLRB Map

  21. Peter BalingitMeteorologist, GISPDirector – PLRB Catastrophe Servicespbalingit@plrb.org Andrew LouchiosGeologist - Geospatial SpecialistPLRB Catastrophe Servicesalouchios@plrb.org @plrb_cats

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