USAA Joins Geospatial Intelligence Center
By joining the GIC,
The GIC provides the highest resolution aerial images available both before and after catastrophic events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, hailstorms and wildfires.
Founded in 2017, the GIC is committed to mapping the entire
In the hours and days after a disaster, the GIC fleet of aircraft will fly over the impacted areas to capture and assess damage to provide members with unprecedented images and data on impacted properties.
The NICB, working with law enforcement and disaster scene commanders, has provided the GIC with access to disaster areas as soon as it is safe to fly and the GIC is able to provide images and data to members within 24-36 hours of the aircraft touching down. The imagery is also provided free of charge to first responders and emergency personnel to allow them to better assess the extent of damages and to coordinate their response.
The information will also provide valuable evidence to help the NICB fight fraudulent claims, which are a frequent problem after catastrophes.
"The GIC provides the technology needed to accurately assess our member's property when writing a policy and to provide a fast ground assessment of damage in the aftermath of a disaster," said
"As a retired military officer, I know the importance of providing our active military and veterans with the best service available, and
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