Media Advisory: Triple-I Available to Discuss Ida’s Insurance Implications

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New York Press Office: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org
 

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2021 —Reporters covering Tropical Storm Ida are encouraged to contact the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) for interviews and analysis.

Ida made landfall yesterday over Port Fourchon, La. as a Category 4 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The Triple-I subject matter experts listed below can discuss auto, homeowners, renters, and business insurance coverage issues while also providing claims-filing tips.  

Florida:

  • Mark Friedlander, Director, Corporate Communications: 904-806-7813, markf@iii.org

Georgia:

  • William Davis, Southeast Regional Media Relations Representative: 770-331-9279; williamd@iii.org

Missouri:

  • Scott Holeman, Director, Media Relations: 212-346-5566; scotth@iii.org

New York:

  • Michael Barry, Chief Communications Officer: 917-923-8245; michaelb@iii.org
  • Loretta Worters, Vice President, Media Relations: 917-208-8842; lorettaw@iii.org 

RELATED LINKS:

BLOG:
Triple-I Blog

CONSUMER INFORMATION:
Catastrophes: Insurance Issues
Settling Insurance Claims After A Disaster
Spotlight on Flood Insurance
Facts & Statistics: Flood Insurance

INFOGRAPHIC:
What Are Hurricane Deductibles?

EXTERNAL RESOURCES:
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

VIDEO:
Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan’s extended and brief messages to Ida-impacted communities

WEBSITE:
Triple-I’s Resilience Accelerator

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

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