We’re proud to share that Michael Thayer, CWMS, Senior Wildfire Mitigation Consultant, will represent Green Shield at the upcoming 2025 National Flood Association Conference, taking place April 6–8 in Scottsdale, AZ. 🎤 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 🗓️ 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟭𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. 📍 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗔𝗭 Mike brings decades of hands-on experience as a wildfire mitigation specialist and former Hotshot firefighter. His insights connect the dots between wildfire damage, post-burn flood risk, and long-term community recovery — all critical factors for insurers navigating today’s climate challenges. As extreme weather events grow more frequent and interconnected, the stakes — and the need for real solutions — have never been higher. 👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gRgHdBNx 📩 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁? Reach out — we’d love to chat. #NFAConference2025 #WildfireRisk #FloodRisk #ClimateResilience #DisasterRecovery #InsuranceInnovation #RiskManagement #PropertyGuardian #GreenShieldRisk #MitigationMatters
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Making the world more insurable. Pioneering strategies in catastrophe risk management.
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Safeguarding tomorrow. Green Shield Risk Solutions is pioneering strategies in catastrophe risk management. We are a leading specialty insurance services MGU and wholesale broker focused on catastrophe risk exposed regions of the United States. We are experts in underwriting, risk mitigation and risk transfer, and have developed a comprehensive suite of risk assessment capabilities built with innovative technologies, tools and analytics. We deliver actionable catastrophe risk insights that help inform insurance professionals and risk managers so they can make decisions with confidence.
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We’re excited to share that Green Shield will be attending the InsurTech NY 2025 Spring Conference, April 2–3 in New York City! CEO & Founder Patrick Blandford and Jim Jirsa, Head of Analytics & AI, will be on site connecting with fellow innovators, underwriters, and risk leaders. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹: • “Preparing for the Next Natural Disaster” • Thursday, April 3 at 1:45 p.m. ET He’ll be sharing insights on how Green Shield is using cutting-edge wildfire analytics and real-time risk intelligence to help insurers stay ahead of catastrophe risk. 🔥 From the frontline to the underwriting desk, we’re building smarter, more resilient solutions for a changing world. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/e6iueubG 📩 Want to meet up? 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 — 𝘄𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁! #InsurTechNY #GreenShieldRisk #WildfireRisk #ClimateResilience #InsuranceInnovation #RiskManagement #NaturalDisaster #InsurTech2025 #PropertyGuardian #UnderwritingExcellence
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𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱. Traditional wildfire monitoring tools are imprecise, overly conservative and often require a dedicated analyst pinpoint the wildfires that matter and potential impact. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 is built for the modern risk landscape, putting the intelligence that matters at the decision maker’s fingertips by delivering 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: • Know exactly which policies are at risk — before it’s too late • Prioritize mitigation resources & streamline response efforts • Protect clients, portfolios, and profitability 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 — 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! Contact us today https://lnkd.in/eHVjqZGx #RiskIntelligence #WildfireRisk #InsuranceTech #UnderwritingInnovation
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🔥 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 — 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 🔥 Wildfire is no longer a seasonal threat — it’s a year-round challenge. Are you ready for the next big one? Join us for a special market briefing, hosted by the International Underwriting Association (IUA), where Green Shield will take a deep dive into the devastating January 2025 Palisades Fire and explore what it reveals about future wildfire risk in California. 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 🕒 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 4 p.m. (UK/London Time) | Remote Only 🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/dw_Dcy6H (Registration closes 24hrs before the event) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: • How the Palisades Fire unfolded and why its 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 • Key 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 in the first 24–48 hours • The 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 • Whether 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 • Where the 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 might be — and how to prepare This is a 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 for underwriters, brokers, risk managers, and anyone looking to better understand how data, science, and on-the-ground expertise can shape smarter wildfire risk decisions. 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: • 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘆, Head of Wildfire Insights & Mitigation – Former USFS Hotshot & wildfire modeling expert • 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹, Head of Business Development – 30+ years in high-net-worth risk mitigation at AIG, Fireman’s Fund, and ACE • 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻, Head of Product – Meteorologist and reinsurance veteran with deep catastrophe modeling expertise #WildfireRisk #InsuranceInnovation #RiskManagement #Underwriting #CatastropheModeling #GreenShieldRisk #IUAWebinar #PalisadesFire #WildfireMitigation #InsurTech
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🔥 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲? 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆! We were proud to sponsor Insurance Journal & Carrier Management’s Wildfire Risk Intelligence Demo Day, where our Head of Product, Brian Bastian, showcased how Property Guardian is transforming how insurers, brokers, and risk managers anticipate and manage wildfire risk. 🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/grx48fd9 See for yourself why leading industry professionals are turning to Green Shield for 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 💬 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲? Connect with us today and discover how our solutions can work for you: https://lnkd.in/dA--Mpnj #WildfireRisk #InsuranceInnovation #RiskManagement #InsurTech #PropertyGuardian #GreenShieldRisk #DemoDay
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There's still time to register for the 11th Annual UNC Cleantech Summit on March 24–25 at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill. Don't miss Green Shield CEO & Founder Patrick Blandford as he shares insights on the "Insurance Data Analytics for Resiliency" panel — exploring how data-driven innovation is shaping the future of climate and wildfire risk management. Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation driving a more resilient tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/ePfWS8Uh #UNC #CleantechSummit #ClimateResilience #InsuranceInnovation #DataAnalytics #GreenShieldRisk
We’re excited to announce that Green Shield Founder & CEO Patrick Blandford will be a panelist at the upcoming 11th Annual UNC Cleantech Summit, joining an esteemed group of experts to discuss Insurance Data Analytics and Resiliency: https://lnkd.in/ePfWS8Uh 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: • March 24-25, 2025 • Chapel Hill, NC • Panel Session: "Insurance Data Analytics and Resiliency" The UNC Cleantech Summit is a premier two-day event bringing together industry leaders, government officials, startups, and students to explore the latest innovations in clean technology. This year's summit features multiple keynotes and over 50 breakout sessions across nine tracks, highlighting a wide range of topics in the clean energy sector. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: • Gina Hardy – CEO, NC Joint Underwriting Association • Dana Magliola – Sr. Director of Infrastructure Competitiveness, NC Chamber • Rick Luettich – Distinguished Professor, Earth, Marine & Environmental Sciences, UNC • Kathleen Riely – Executive Director, NC Beach, Inlet & Waterway Association 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: • Glenn Anderson – Board Chair, Cape Fear Ocean Labs As climate-driven risks like wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding escalate, the insurance industry must adapt. Pat will share insights on how advanced data analytics, wildfire risk intelligence, and resilience-focused underwriting are shaping the future of risk management. Don’t miss this important discussion on how data and technology are driving climate resilience in insurance. If you’re attending the IE Cleantech Corner Initiative & Cleantech Summit, be sure to join the conversation! #UNC #Cleantech #ClimateResilience #WildfireRisk #InsuranceInnovation #DataAnalytics #SustainableInsurance
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We’re excited to be attending CoreLogic’s INTRConnect 2025 from March 23-25 in Los Angeles! This premier event brings together industry leaders to explore the latest innovations in risk management, property data, and insurance solutions. 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗻-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲: ✅ Brian Bastian – Head of Product ✅ Gary Raphael – Head of Business Development ✅ Samantha Browning – VP of Product Management 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! 📅 March 24th | 4 PM 💬 Session: “Insuring California Wildfire: A Challenge or an Opportunity?” California’s wildfire insurance market has faced unprecedented challenges, but innovators like Green Shield are developing solutions that turn risk into opportunity. Join Head of Product Brian Bastian and other industry experts as they discuss cutting-edge strategies to improve insurance availability and wildfire resilience. 🔥 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁! Visit us to learn how Property Guardian is revolutionizing wildfire intelligence and helping insurers, brokers, and risk managers stay ahead of the wildfire crisis. Learn more about INTRConnect 2025: intrconnect.corelogic.com #INTRConnect #CoreLogic #InsuranceInnovation #WildfireRisk #PropertyGuardian #RiskManagement #InsurTech #WildfireResilience
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We’re proud to announce that Green Shield has been included in the California Fire Safe Council’s (CFSC) first-ever Fire Safe Vendor List! This FREE resource connects Californians with trusted wildfire safety experts, helping homeowners and communities prepare before disaster strikes. At Green Shield, we’re committed to helping communities stay ahead of wildfire risk with cutting-edge intelligence and mitigation strategies. Being part of this statewide effort reinforces our mission to build a safer, more resilient California. Find wildfire safety experts today: https://lnkd.in/g7JAjHdB #FireSafeVendorList #CaliforniaFireSafeCouncil #FireSafeCalifornia #WildfireResilience #CommunitySafety
🔥 Protect your community before wildfire strikes! The Fire Safe Vendor List is officially here! ✅ This new, first of its kind resource connects Californians with businesses specializing in: 🚨 Emergency Response Services & Equipment 🌿 Environmental Consultants ⚙️ Fire Detection Software, Equipment & Services 🏠 Fire-Resistant Building & Materials 🔥 Wildfire Mitigation Platforms & Services The California Fire Safe Council has compiled resources in our Fire Safe Vendor List to help you and your community live more safely with wildfire. We hope this consolidated directory saves you time in your preparation efforts and serves as a shortcut to a safer, better-prepared California. And by using the Vendor List, you’re not just investing in wildfire resilience—you’re joining a statewide effort to build a fire-safe California. 🌲🏡 Explore the first-ever Fire Safe Vendor List today: https://lnkd.in/g7JAjHdB #FireSafeVendorList #CaliforniaFireSafeCouncil #FireSafeCalifornia Edison International, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Able Sheet Metal, Inc., Apex Enterprises Inc., BrandGuard Vents, FireStorm Building Products, O'Hagin, The Patriot Group, Vibrant Planet, Vulcan Vents, Wildfire Defense Mesh (Bushfire Mesh)
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🚨 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱? 🚨 Join us tomorrow at Insurance Journal and Carrier Management’s Wildfire Risk Intelligence Demo Day, where industry leaders will showcase the latest wildfire risk solutions. Don’t miss Green Shield’s live demo! Brian Bastian, Head of Product, will present Property Guardian, the most advanced wildfire intelligence platform — helping insurers, brokers, and risk managers stay ahead of wildfire risk. 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: March 19, 2024 ⏰ 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼: 2:15 p.m. ET 💻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: riskyfuture.com/wildfires One day left — secure your spot now! #WildfireRisk #InsuranceInnovation #RiskManagement #InsurTech #ClimateResilience #PropertyGuardian
🔥 An industry-first event—built for insurance carriers & risk managers. Join Wildfire Risk Intelligence Demo Day, the only virtual event focused on wildfire risk tech for: 📌 Underwriters, claims teams & risk managers 📌 Live demos from wildfire risk tech leaders 📌 Insurer-specific solutions you can apply immediately 📅 Tuesday, March 19, 2025 | Free & Virtual 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gw-Ae--8 See demos of incredible technology from companies like: HazardHub (a Guidewire offering) CoreLogic RedZone OvrWatch_USA Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. Green Shield Risk Solutions Frontline Wildfire Defense Wuuii CAPE Analytics Munich Re #InsurTech #WildfireRisk #RiskIntelligence Carrier Management
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴. Wildfire season is unpredictable — but your response doesn’t have to be. Property Guardian Overwatch empowers insurers and risk managers to act faster and mitigate losses days in advanced by leveraging novel 𝟭-𝟭𝟰 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 and other advanced tools. Early access is opening soon! Be among the first to use the most advanced active wildfire intelligence platform available. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻. Contact us today: https://lnkd.in/eHVjqZGx #PropertyGuardian #WildfireRisk #Underwriting #InsuranceTech #ClaimsManagement #RiskIntelligence
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