About Storm
Advocate
StormAdvocate.org publishes research-led guidance for homeowners filing property insurance claims after storm events — covering hail, wind, and hurricane claims across all 50 U.S. states.
state-specific guidance
with named editorial review
Curtain, LLC — Rochester, NY
Written for homeowners,
not insurers or attorneys
StormAdvocate.org publishes research-led guidance for homeowners filing property insurance claims after storm events. We cover hail, wind, and hurricane claims across all 50 U.S. states, with particular focus on state-specific procedural requirements and documentation standards.
Our material is written for homeowners — not insurers, not adjusters, not attorneys. We do not represent any party in claim disputes. We do not handle claims. We publish information that helps homeowners understand the process they're in.
Behind The Curtain, LLC
StormAdvocate.org is published by Behind The Curtain, LLC, a Rochester, New York company, founded in 2025. StormAdvocate.org is one of several independent research publications operated by Behind The Curtain, LLC. Each publication maintains its own editorial team and editorial decisions are made independently within each publication.
Michael leads StormAdvocate's research and editorial work, focusing on state insurance regulation, NOAA storm data, and claim documentation standards. Michael is the named editor of record for everything published on the site.
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editorial process
Our full research methodology and editorial process are documented on our Editorial Standards page. In summary:
Source citations, review processes, update frequency, and correction standards are all explained in detail.
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