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ORLANDO, Florida, May 14, 2014 —
Immediately after a natural disaster, insurance companies and their claims adjusters arrive on the scene with checkbooks in hand to start the recovery process for policyholders. Unfortunately, the availability of that money often attracts unscrupulous types looking to profit from the misfortune of storm victims. The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) has organized a workshop at this week’s Governor’s Hurricane Conference to help people spot post-disaster scams and ensure that insurance money goes toward rebuilding, not to profiteers.
Insurance fraud is a crime, and insurance companies, law enforcement and the NICB are aligned to prevent and combat it.
The workshop will inform people to be on the lookout for “criminal storm chasers” and explain that scams can occur when unlicensed opportunists descend on storm victims. Workshop attendees will gain insights into the concerted efforts that go into putting fraudsters out of business and learn how to protect themselves.
Interviews with the speakers can be arranged prior to the workshop.
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, 4775 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617, (813) 480-6446