Media Advisory: 2015 Hurricane Season Begins; I.I.I. Is Prepared With Information Resources and Insurance Experts

This Season Also Marks the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the U.S.’s Costliest Natural Disaster

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NEW YORK, June 2, 2015 — Reporters covering the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, which started on June 1 and ends on November 30, can contact the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) for information, analysis and interviews.

 

The I.I.I. has English and Spanish-language experts who can discuss the economics of insuring against disasters, provide consumer tips and coverage information, and give a historical perspective on Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall on August 29, 2005. A full list of the I.I.I.’s spokespeople can be found here.

 

Wind damage from both tropical storms and hurricanes is covered under standard homeowners, renters and business insurance policies. Flood damage resulting from storm surge caused by hurricanes is excluded under standard policies; flood coverage is available, however, from FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and from a few private insurance companies.

 

Damage to cars from either tropical storms or hurricanes is covered under the optional comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy. This includes wind damage, flooding and even falling objects such as tree limbs. More than 75 percent of all Americans choose to purchase comprehensive auto coverage.

 

Following is a selection of our resources:

 

CHECKLIST

Hurricane Season Checklist—Homeowners Insurance Review

 

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

 

 

CONSUMER INFORMATION

 

FACTS AND STATISTICS

 

VIDEOS

 

TOOLS

 

 

 

The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its You Tube Channel. Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found here.

 

THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

 

Insurance Information Institute, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 346-5500; www.iii.org

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