APPENDICES 
I.I.I. Publications
Below is a listing of the Insurance Information Institute's publications. If you would like to place an order, you can do one of the following:

  • Call 212-346-5500 or 800-331-9146
  • Email publications@iii.org
  • Write to:
    Insurance Information Institute
    110 William Street, 24th Floor
    New York, NY 10038

I.I.I. INSURANCE FACT BOOK 2007

The almanac of the insurance industry with thousands of facts, figures, tables and graphs designed for quick and easy reference. Covers the dollars and cents of the business, factors affecting costs, losses by category, laws effecting motorists, premiums by line and much more.

186pp., 7x9. Price: $39.50, plus $3.50 shipping and handling. $6 for members. Free to the press.

Earlier editions are also available. See Insurance Fact Book archives at the bottom of the publications page.



FINANCIAL SERVICES FACT BOOK 2007

Unique and comprehensive guide with more than 350 graphs and charts on insurance, banking, securities and on financial services as a whole, including mortgage financing. Published jointly with The Financial Services Roundtable in Washington, D.C.

218pp., 7x9. Price: $39.50, plus $3.50 shipping and handling. $6 for members. Free to the press.

Earlier editions available. See Financial Services Fact Book archives at the bottom of the publications page.

Regularly updated Web version available at http://www.financialservicesfacts.org
INSURANCE HANDBOOK FOR REPORTERS

A journalist's guide to the insurance industry, providing concise explanations of auto, home, life, disability and business insurance. Features include a comprehensive glossary, listings of hundreds of insurance organizations and a guide to insurance industry resources.

136 pp., 6x9. Price: $19.50, plus $4.50 shipping and handling. Free to the I.I.I. members and press.


Download/View File: Insurance Handbook 2007 (PDF file) (694 K)
REINSURANCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND NEW CHALLENGES

Edited by Ruth Gastel, CPCU. Reinsurance experts explain the fundamentals of the business including facultative reinsurance, constructing catastrophe and liability reinsurance programs, loss development and the role of the intermediary, as well as the different markets. The new challenges discussed range from catastrophe modeling, the securitization of risk and other alternative risk management techniques to changes in the reinsurance environment and the nature of risk itself.

218pp, 6 x 9, index, 2003; Fourth edition, Price: $27.50, plus $2.50 shipping and handling. $5 for members. Free to the press.
I.I.I. INSURANCE DAILY

Keeps thousands of readers up-to-date on important events, issues and trends in the insurance industry each business morning. This unique electronic newsletter contains abstracts of insurance-related articles from newspapers and magazines from across the U.S. and abroad. Transmitted early each business day via e-mail or fax.

Price: $7 per day, billed monthly or annually.
INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE FACT BOOK 2007-2008

Facts and statistics on the property/casualty and life insurance industries of dozens of countries.

No print edition. The 2007-2008 edition can be accessed on our Web site at http://www.internationalinsurance.org
INVENTORY SOFTWARE

KNOW YOUR STUFF (HOME INVENTORY SOFTWARE)

MY FINANCIAL HOUSE (PERSONAL FINANCE SOFTWARE)


CONSUMER BROCHURES


To obtain a free copy of a brochure, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Insurance Information Institute
Publications Department
110 William Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Bulk orders are twenty-five cents per copy, plus shipping and handling.




12 WAYS TO LOWER YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COSTS



9 WAYS TO LOWER YOUR AUTO INSURANCE COSTS

AM I COVERED?

YOUR HOME INVENTORY

HOW TO FILE AN INSURANCE CLAIM

HURRICANE AWARENESS

INSURANCE FOR YOUR HOUSE AND PERSONAL POSSESSIONS

INSURING YOUR BUSINESS AGAINST A CATASTROPHE

RENTERS INSURANCE

SETTLING INSURANCE CLAIMS AFTER A DISASTER

SURVIVING SEVERE COLD WEATHER

FREE PUBLICATIONS

IMPACT

The Insurance Information Institute's magazine, Impact, which highlights the insurance industry's contributions to community development, is published twice a year. The companion Web site is located at http://www.iii.org/impact .


A FIRM FOUNDATION: HOW INSURANCE SUPPORTS THE ECONOMY 2007

A Web site that shows the myriad ways in which insurance provides economic support—from offering employment and fueling the capital markets, to providing financial security and income to individuals and local businesses through the payment of claims. The Web site includes a wide array of charts and tables, as well as a special tool that generates state specific compilations.

Regularly updated Web version available at http://www.economicinsurancefacts.org/
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

A comprehensive guide to the business of commercial insurance—its 20-plus major coverages and dozens of specialty products. Commercial Insurance provides clear, concise explanations of all aspects of the sector, including distribution, surplus lines and reserving.

No print edition. Web version available at http://www.commercialinsurancefacts.org
BASIC CONCEPTS OF ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION OF PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANIES

Sean Mooney, Ph.D., C.P.C.U. and Larry Cohen, C.P.A. Basic principles behind the statutory accounting system used by property/casualty insurers and of the federal taxation of insurance companies.

No print version. PDF version available.


Download/View File: Basics of Accounting (PDF) (7793 K)
ONLINE BROCHURES

Am I Covered? - A guide to homeowners insurance - having the right kind and the right amount. Includes information on flood insurance, earthquake insurance, coverage for other natural disasters and much more. (print and online)
 
¿Estoy cubierto? - Esta publicación, basada en las preguntas más frecuentes que hacen los propietarios de viviendas, explica qué coberturas están incluidas en las pólizas estándares de propietarios de viviendas y qué no está incluido.
 
Be Fire Smart: Tips for High-Rise Apartment Dwellers - Fire safety tips for occupants of high-rise buildings (print and online)
 
Be Fire Smart: Tips for Travelers - Fire safety tips for travelers. (print and online)
 
Home Inventory - Instructions on how to prepare an inventory of possessions to help identify and calculate losses if a disaster strikes. (print [Spanish only] and online)
 
El Inventario de su Casa - Antes que se vea envuelto en pérdidas causadas por una catástrofe, haga un inventario de las pertenencias de su casa.
 
How to File an Insurance Claim - What consumers need to know about the insurance claims process. (print and online)
 
Hurricane Awareness - Steps you can take to minimize the impact of a hurricane. (print and online, available in Spanish)
 
Alerta, Huracán - Pasos que usted puede tomar para contraarrestar el impacto de un huracán.
 
Insurance for Your House and Personal Possessions - Helps homeowners decide on the right amount and kind of insurance they need. (print and online)
 
Insuring Your Business Against A Catastrophe - Instructions on how to develop a catastrophe plan now to avoid losses should a disaster strike. (print and online)
 
Insuring Your Home Business - A guide to help home business owners understand their insurance needs. (print and online)
 
Kerosene Heater Safety - Safety and maintenance tips for homeowners with kerosene heaters. Includes information on how to select a heater. (print and online)
 
Nine Ways to Lower Your Auto Insurance Costs - Tips on how to lower your auto insurance costs. (print and online, available in Spanish)
 
Nueve formas de bajar los costos de su seguro de auto - Un listado de cosas que puede hacer para mantener bajos los costos de su seguro de auto.
 
OOPS!! - (in English) Answers to common questions about auto insurance. (print and online)
 
OOPS!! - (en Español) Respuestas a preguntas communes acerca de los seguros de automóvil.
 
Renters Insurance - All renters need to know about insurance. (print and online)
 
Settling Insurance Claims After a Disaster - Helps consumers understand how to file an insurance claim after a disaster. (print and online)
 
Surviving Severe Cold Weather - How to protect property from the effects of severe cold weather. (print and online)
 
Twelve Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs - Tips on how to lower your homeowners insurance costs. (print and online)
 
Doce formas de bajar los costos de su seguro de propietario de vivienda - Un listado de cosas que puede hacer para mantener bajos los costos de su seguro de vivienda.
 
Wood Stove Safety - Tips on selecting, installing and safely operating a wood stove (print and online)
 
INSURANCE FACT BOOK ARCHIVE

I.I.I. INSURANCE FACT BOOK 2006

I.I.I. INSURANCE FACT BOOK 2005

I.I.I. INSURANCE FACT BOOK 2004

I.I.I. INSURANCE FACT BOOK 2003

I.I.I. INSURANCE FACT BOOK 2002

FINANCIAL SERVICES FACT BOOK ARCHIVE

FINANCIAL SERVICES FACT BOOK 2006

FINANCIAL SERVICES FACT BOOK 2005

FINANCIAL SERVICES FACT BOOK 2004

FINANCIAL SERVICES FACT BOOK 2003

FINANCIAL SERVICES FACT BOOK 2002