Resilience Should Be the Foundation of Every Insurance Conversation with Aris Papadopoulos

In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Aris Papadopoulos, Chairman of the Resilience Action Fund and author of Resilientomics. Aris shares his unique perspective on resilience, from his experience as a 9/11 World Trade Center survivor to his passion for building stronger, more resilient homes and communities. Together, David and Aris explore how resilience is critical not just in construction, but in the insurance industry and beyond. Aris discusses his journey from the construction industry to founding the Resilience Action Fund and how he’s working to educate consumers on the importance of resilience in the built environment. The conversation touches on everything from the impact of poor construction standards to how insurance professionals can incorporate resilience into their strategy. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their understanding of resilient building and the role it plays in property protection. Key Highlights: The Resilience Action Fund Aris discusses the Fund’s mission to educate consumers about building resilient homes and the tools available on his website.   Building Resilient Homes Aris explains why building to code is not enough and the importance of prioritizing structural resilience over cosmetic upgrades.   Consumer Education Aris emphasizes the need for consumers to understand resilience and how the Fund is working to raise awareness.   Insurance and Resilience Aris talks about the role of insurance professionals in educating clients on resilience and incentivizing better building practices.   Challenges in the Building Industry Aris reflects on the slow pace of change in the construction industry and the resistance to adopting resilient practices.   Technology in Construction Aris explores how technologies like 3D printing are impacting construction and their role in building more resilient homes. Connect with: David Carothers LinkedIn Aris Papadopoulos LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Visit Websites: Power Producer Base Camp Resilience Action Fund Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minutes