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Catastrophes Facts + Statistics: Wildfires

According to Verisk’s 2017 Wildfire Risk Analysis, 4.5 million U.S. homes were identified at high or extreme risk of wildfire, with more than 2 million of these in California alone.

FACTS + STATISTICS
Auto Insurance Hail damage to property is averaging $10 billion per year
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Revised 2018 hurricane season outlook
Save the date: January 17, 2019
Business Insurance Steps for developing a small business disaster recovery plan
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Auto Insurance Road rage and auto insurance

Road rage incidents are not only dangerous, but they are also exempted from coverage by many auto insurance policies. Understand your risks and take precautionary measures to avoid being a victim—or a cause—of aggressive driving accidents.

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Homeowners + Renters Insurance Understanding the insurance claims payment process
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Other Insurance Topics Protecting your college student from on-campus losses
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Catastrophes Hurricane deductibles: What they are and how they work
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Life Insurance What are the principal types of life insurance?
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Insight + Analysis

About the Industry How Insurance Drives Economic Growth

When asked what insurance does, most people are likely to say that it provides protection against the financial aspects of an unexpected loss. However, the industry’s contribution to the economy goes much further.

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I.I.I. Economic Snapshot: Second Quarter 2018
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Insurance Industry 2018 - Commentary on first quarter financial results
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Insurance Industry Employment Trends: 1990-2018 (June 2018)
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I.I.I. Glossary

HARD MARKET- A seller’s market in which insurance is expensive and in short supply. (See Property/casualty insurance cycle )

STOCK INSURANCE COMPANY- An insurance company owned by its stockholders who share in profits through earnings distributions and increases in stock value.

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I.I.I. News Wire

MEDIA ADVISORY: I.I.I. Experts Can Provide Information on Flood Insurance Issues Raised by Recent Northeast Flooding in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212)-536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, August 15, 2018—Thousands of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania residents and businesses are either recovering from—or dealing with—p… Read More

Joint Webinar Hosted by I.I.I. and PCI to Provide Insurance Tips for Wildfire Recovery on August 13th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com  SACRAMENTO, Calif. Read More

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Events Calendar

Presentation by I.I.I. CEO Sean Kevelighan at FEMA PrepTalks Symposium
September
06
2018
Washington, DC
Wharton Insurtech Hackathon
September
07
2018
Philadelphia, PA
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