When a cyclone, flood or severe weather event strikes, the impacts on a strata building can be immediate and costly. But long before disaster hits, decisions around maintenance, risk management and insurance preparedness can significantly influence how a building performs and recovers.
In this episode of Strata In Conversation, CHU’s Alex Burkitt, Claims Relationship & Governance Manager, and Fatema Gillitwala, Underwriting Manager, are joined by Patrick Driscoll from the Cyclone Testing Station, whose research helps shape the standards used to improve the resilience of Australian buildings. Together with host Steve Brisson, they explore the practical steps strata managers, brokers and residents can take to better prepare for natural catastrophes, minimise risk and support faster recovery when disaster strikes.
You’ll learn:
- How building maintenance and asset condition can influence damage outcomes during cyclones, floods and major weather events.
- The common issues that can escalate into significant insurance claims and repair costs.
- How CHU’s catastrophe response process works, including claims management, rapid response teams and recovery support.
- Lessons learned from previous catastrophe events across Australia.
- How strata managers and insurance brokers can support clients before, during and after a disaster.
This episode provides practical insights into catastrophe preparedness, risk mitigation and recovery planning for strata properties.
Watch the recording to learn how proactive planning today can help protect buildings, residents and communities when disaster strikes.
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