Fortify Companies Expands National Catastrophic Large Loss Response Across Its Network

Leveraging Insurcomm's Dedicated Large Loss Team and the Rytech Restoration First-Response Network to Deliver Coordinated, Scalable Disaster Recovery Nationwide

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortify Companies today announced the expansion of its national catastrophic large loss response capabilities across the Fortify network, aligning Insurcomm Restoration's trusted large loss disaster team with Rytech Restoration's national first-response footprint and more than 200 strategic partners nationwide.

This capability has long existed within Insurcomm's dedicated large loss team. What's new is the scale and structure, formally integrating that expertise across the Fortify network so every customer benefits from rapid stabilization, coordinated mobilization, and national-level leadership for complex and catastrophic losses.

First Response at Speed. Large Loss Leadership at Scale.

Catastrophic weather events and complex property losses often exceed the capacity of a single provider. Fortify's expanded model ensures Rytech franchise teams serve as immediate first responders in their markets securing sites, initiating mitigation, and stabilizing damage quickly while Insurcomm's dedicated large loss team mobilizes to lead high-severity and technically complex engagements.

This coordinated approach delivers speed without sacrificing structure. Mitigation begins immediately at the local level, while full catastrophic resources, equipment, and leadership scale behind it.

"Rytech teams are the tip of the spear in their communities," said Glenn Pafford, SVP of Field Operations for Fortify Companies. "They are first on site, protecting properties and customers when it matters most. What's powerful about this model is that they're not just stabilizing losses—they're working shoulder-to-shoulder with our dedicated large loss leaders, gaining hands-on experience in managing complex, high-severity events. That exposure strengthens their ability to handle increasingly complex day-to-day losses in their own markets."

Building Network Capability as Loss Severity Rises

The industry trend is clear: while overall claim frequency has softened in some regions, loss severity continues to increase. Properties are more complex, repair costs are higher, and stakeholder coordination is more demanding than ever.

"Carriers are reporting fewer claims in certain segments, but the losses they are seeing are larger and more complex," said Kelly Brewer, CEO of Fortify Companies. "That requires highly skilled teams who can manage everything from emergency stabilization through prolonged recovery. By pairing a dedicated large loss team with an engaged first-response network, we're elevating the capability of every operator in our system to meet that reality."

Through structured participation in catastrophic events and complex projects, Rytech franchise partners gain:

• Real-time training alongside seasoned large loss experts
• Exposure to carrier program navigation and high-severity project management
• Experience coordinating labor, equipment, and specialty trades at scale
• The confidence and capability to take on larger, more complex losses within their territories over time

Built for Major Weather and Complex Non-Weather Events

Fortify's expanded large loss model is structured to manage:

• Hurricanes, flooding, severe storms, and winter weather events
• Multifamily portfolio losses
• Commercial and institutional property damage
• Complex non-weather losses, including fires and infrastructure failures

Dedicated means more than additional crews. It means specialized leadership, scalable equipment and labor resources, disciplined communication, and the ability to manage prolonged recovery timelines in high-visibility environments.

National Reach. Local Strength.

Through Fortify's unified platform, this integrated large loss capability now spans more than 100 markets across 30 states—providing a coordinated national solution for multifamily owners, commercial property managers, insurers, and institutional clients.

This is a response model built for how losses are happening today. Immediate local presence. National depth behind it. Skilled operators who can stabilize fast and manage complexity through completion. As severity rises and expectations increase, Fortify is positioned to deliver disciplined execution at scale—anywhere in the country, on losses of any size.

This integrated approach, made possible by the acquisition by Fortify Companies, sets a new standard for efficiency and reliability in the restoration industry, providing carriers with a streamlined and dependable partner.

About Fortify Companies

Fortify Companies is a national property protection platform backed by Summit Partners, uniting leading restoration and property services brands under one operating and technology platform. Protecting property. Reducing loss. Restoring confidence. Learn more at www.fortifycompanies.com.

About Rytech Restoration

Rytech Restoration is a national property restoration franchise network serving residential, commercial, and industrial clients across 100+ markets in 30 states. As part of Fortify Companies, Rytech delivers water damage restoration, mold remediation, emergency response, contents services, and full rebuild and reconstruction. Learn more at www.rytechrestoration.com.

About Insurcomm

Insurcomm delivers full-service restoration and emergency response you can count on when everything needs to go right. For more than 30 years, we've helped property owners, facility teams, and communities recover from water, fire, mold, storm events, and environmental hazards. We believe people deserve to know what's happening, who's handling it, and when it will be done, without surprises and without delays. From the first call to the final walkthrough, you deserve everything going right, so we built a company that makes it happen. Learn more at www.insurcomm.com.

SOURCE Insurcomm Restoration Group