5 Years After Surfside Collapse: Safer Condos, More Transparency for Underwriters

On the fifth anniversary of the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida, which claimed 98 lives, the focus has shifted to building safer condos and increasing transparency for insurance underwriters. This tragedy has catalyzed significant improvements in building codes and construction practices to prevent future disasters. The increased scrutiny and demand for transparency ensure that insurance companies have better information to assess risks, ultimately benefiting homeowners and the broader community by fostering a culture of safety and accountability in construction.