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ABOUT HIIC
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. insurance industry has established Hurricane Insurance Information Centers (HIICs) in Mississippi and Louisiana. In Mississippi, the HIIC is located at the Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi, 124 Riverview Drive, Flowood, MS 39232. The telephone number is 1-800-942-4242. In Louisiana, it is located at the offices of the Louisiana Department of Insurance, Poydras Building, 702 N. 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. The telephone number is 917-620-0982.
The centers provide on-the-spot information on the insurance industry’s response to the catastophe, supplying claim filing tips and maintaining a dialogue with the public through an active consumer outreach program. The Center also acts as a primary source of insurance information to the media.
This Web site (www.hiic.org) offers information on insurance coverages and refers people to insurers, government agencies, and other sources of assistance.
The insurance industry created similar disaster insurance information offices following major catastrophes, including Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the Northridge Earthquake in 1994, the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York City and last year's Florida hurricanes. These disaster offices provide insurance information to thousands of displaced homeowners and businesses in restoring communities.
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