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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 8M

BEN GILLILAND & FUTURE PROOF: AI BLUEPRINT FOR CLIMATE RISK MITIGATION & PROPERTY HARDENING

from Venture Step · host Dalton Anderson

Ben Gilman, founder of Future Proof, discusses innovative solutions to the insurance industry's challenges with catastrophic risks, leveraging AI, geospatial data, and home hardening techniques to reduce risk and improve market stability. keywordsinsurance, catastrophic risk, AI, home hardening, climate change, risk mitigation, Future Proof, real estate, disaster preparedness key topicsInsurance industry challenges with catastrophic risksUse of AI and geospatial data for risk assessmentHome hardening techniques and remediationClimate change impact on property values and insurancePublic-private partnerships for risk mitigation sound bites"Remediation costs between $20,000 and $40,000 per home.""Houses built on unstable land are a ticking time bomb.""Knowledge is power in risk assessment and mitigation."Chapters00:00 The Broken Insurance Model02:11 Understanding Catastrophic Risks05:12 The Interconnectedness of Real Estate and Insurance08:21 Building Codes and Construction Practices11:12 Innovative Solutions for Risk Mitigation13:59 The Role of AI in Home Risk Assessment17:10 Educating Homeowners on Risk Management20:08 Future Proof: A Comprehensive Approach23:12 The Economic Implications of Home Hardening26:11 The Future of Real Estate in Risk Zones35:48 Understanding Containable Disasters36:52 The Importance of Integration in Home Safety37:38 Cost Implications of Home Repairs39:59 The Role of Professionals in Home Maintenance41:42 The Complexity of Home Insurance and Risk44:02 Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Preparedness46:03 Bridging the Gap Between Homeowners and Insurers49:31 Behavioral Insights on Homeowner Risk Perception51:58 Innovative Solutions for Home Safety53:52 The Emotional Dynamics of Insurance Claims55:20 The Future of Home Insurance and AI59:44 Building Trust in the Insurance Process01:02:10 The Need for Transparency in Insurance01:07:00 Preparing for Future Housing Challenges resourcesFuture Proof - https://futureproof.orgRS Means - https://www.rsmeans.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gilliland-third/Venture Stephttps://www.daltonanderson.net/venture-step/

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