In the United States we have a variety of green building rating programs available at local, state, and national levels. While no two programs may be exactly identical, there are some common themes found in rating programs which this course explores. Green rating programs serve to document specific environmental features installed as well as provide interested parties a third-party verified and labeled green risk.

In this course, attendees will get a glimpse of the premier green building rating program – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, also known as LEED. It is these environmental features which are expected to pose coverage issues after a property loss, especially since the insured will want to maintain their green label. This course will help the attendee consider reasons why green endorsements were developed. For property insurers, it is imperative to be familiar with green rating program concepts. Upon completion of this course, the attendee will be ready to be introduced to green endorsements delivered in part 3 of this boot camp series.

Participants of this webinar will:

• Learn the purpose of green building rating programs
• Be familiar with green targets including design scopes and types of buildings seeking rating
• Be able to discuss how green buildings are scored
• List common goals of holistic green rating programs
• Be introduced to LEED rating system and have knowledge on key elements
• Be asked to consider the green rating programs in their markets

This is also part 2 of our 4-part Green Risk for Buildings and Materials series.