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Homeowners + Renters Insurance How to file a homeowners claim

When an unfortunate event strikes, you might need to file a claim with your insurance company. Here’s a guide to what you need to do.

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Homeowners + Renters Insurance Seriously, get renters insurance
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I.I.I. at PennApps' 'Hack for Resilence'
Catastrophes Background on: Hurricane and windstorm deductibles
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Disasters + Preparedness In case of a flood

If you are at risk of looding, learn what to do. If you are victim of flooding, and have a FEMA policy, learn more about what to expect from the process.

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Business Insurance Filing a business insurance claim
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Disasters + Preparedness You need flood insurance
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Disasters + Preparedness I.I.I. non-resident scholar Dr. Phil Klotzbach on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Ike
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Homeowners + Renters Insurance Water and flood damage: What is and what is not covered
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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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Insurance Market Trends and More
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Catastrophes Hurricane Fact Files and Market Share by State
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Catastrophes Insurance consortium offers geospatial intelligence
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Insurance Industry Inflation Watch - August 2018
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I.I.I. Glossary

CATASTROPHE- Term used for statistical recording purposes to refer to a single incident or a series of closely related incidents causing severe insured property losses totaling more than a given amount, currently $25 million

LINE- Type or kind of insurance, such as personal lines.

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I.I.I. News Wire

MEDIA ADVISORY: I.I.I. Experts Are Available to Discuss Hurricane Florence Recovery

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, September 18, 2018 — Reporters covering Hurricane Florence’s aftermath are encouraged to contact the Insurance… Read More

Hurricane Florence Expected to Cause Widespread Property Damage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com   Michael Barry, Insurance Information Institute (917) 923-8245; michaelb@iii.org   Hurricane Florence Expected to Cause Widespread Property Damage Storm already impacting millions in the U.… Read More

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Events Calendar

NAMIC Annual Convention
September
23
2018
San Antonio, TX, Website
Digital Insurance Leadership, SMB Insurance Workshop
September
25
2018
Palo Alto, CA, Website
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