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When a hurricane or tropical storm threaten to bear down, make sure that you know how to batten down your hatches and protect yourself, your loved ones and your property. Triple-I Video: Hurricane preparedness tips    

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Disasters + Preparedness Hurricane season insurance guide

Don’t wait until after you have a loss to check your insurance—review your homeowners or renters policies to make you have the right coverage in the event you're hit with a destructive storm. Triple-I Video: Hurricane insurance guide 

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Catastrophes Infographic: Hurricane Deductibles
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Wildfire reality check: Tips for protecting your home
Homeowners + Renters Insurance Understanding the insurance claims payment process
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Business Insurance COVID-19 and Business Income (Interruption) Insurance
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Insurance Industry 2020 - Commentary on first quarter financial results

2020 first-quarter data in comparison to both the previous quarter and the first quarters of prior years, gave little hint of the shock that was to follow in 2020’s second quarter. Indeed, for the property/casualty  insurance industry, the first quarter of 2020 generally went well. 

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I.I.I. Glossary

BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE- Often called Equipment Breakdown, or Systems Breakdown insurance. Commercial insurance that covers damage caused by the malfunction or breakdown of boilers, and a vast array of other equipment including air conditioners, heating, electrical, telephone and computer systems.

AGENT- Insurance is sold by two types of agents: independent agents, who are self-employed, represent several insurance companies and are paid on commission; and exclusive or captive agents, who represent only one insurance company and are either salaried or work on commission. Insurance companies that use exclusive or captive agents are called direct writers.

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Triple-I: Isaias Forecast to Become a Strong Category 1 Hurricane, Impacting Florida and Eastern Seaboard

For immediate release Florida Press Office: 904-806-7813, markf@iii.org SAINT JOHNS, Fla., July 31, 2020 – Hurricane Isaias is expected to become a strong Category 1 storm as it approaches South Florida on Saturday and has the potential to cause property damage and flooding… Read More

Triple-I—Tropical Storm Hanna Could Impact Texas, Louisiana

For immediate release Florida Press Office: 904-806-7813, markf@iii.org NEW YORK, July 24, 2020 – Tropical Storm Hanna has the potential to cause property damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts as a Saturday landfall is expected near Corpus Christi, Texas. Read More

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PAMIC 113th Mid-Atlantic Mutual Advantage Convention
August
09
2020
CANCELLED
Building Innovation 2020 Conference & Expo
August
16
2020
Virtual edition: Website
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