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In the event of a sudden emergency such as a wildfire, flood, or hurricane, you may have just minutes to gather your family and important papers, and get out of your house, possibly for good. Here are 5 steps to get you and your family to safety.
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2017 - Commentary on first half results
From an underwriting profitability perspective, 2017 will likely turn out to be a tough year. The first half of 2017 produced a $4.5 billion underwriting loss. And thanks mainly to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the third quarter will likely deliver a third straight quarter of underwriting losses, making it especially hard to end the year with an underwriting profit.
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The I.I.I. was pleased to be a part of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation's (IICF) Week of Giving, the largest united philanthropic initiative in the insurance industry. This year, we volunteered for the enCourageKids Foundation's Party-in-a-Box project to help pediatric teams in area hospitals host kid-friendly parties for their patients. We were delighted to have joined thousands of our insurance industry colleagues who are giving back to our communities. To learn more and get involved, visit weekofgiving.iicf.org.
A helpful Q&A on #insurance coverage and #wildfires. https://bit.ly/2yQYJFg NBC Bay Area Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura
Affected by the CA #wildfires? Here are three important steps to take to start the #insurance claims process: https://bit.ly/2x3VuWL
Learn how to file a homeowners #insurance claim in the event of a disaster. https://bit.ly/2yOHlkK #CAwildfires
Get ready to Drop, Cover, & Hold On on 10/19! Register for the Great #ShakeOut to test your #earthquake preparedness https://bit.ly/2xtQhqt
Learn how thousands of #insurance professionals are giving back to their communities: https://bit.ly/2yMAV1f #insurancegivesback IICF
6 days ago
Beginning October 12, Nationwide’s mobile Catastrophe Response Unit (CRU) is in Santa Rosa, Calif., to help those who've experienced losses in the recent wildfire outbreak. Members wishing to speak directly with a Nationwide claims professional can stop by Finley Community Center at 2060 West College Avenue in Santa Rosa, The CRU will also serve as a base for Nationwide claims associates who will be out in the field assisting members affected by the Santa Rosa fires. Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Finley Community Center 2060 West College Avenue Santa Rosa, Calif., 95401 For more information, or to begin the claims process, call 1-800-421-3535.
6 days ago
AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah (NCNU) is reaching out to members affected by California #wildfires. An AAA emergency response unit will be stationed at: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. The mobile response unit will be staffed by trained experts who can answer members questions and assist with insurance claims and other needs. Members can also find personal care and comfort items for members of their household. Operating hours are 7 AM - 7 PM.
Allstate mobile catastrophe response unit representatives will be assisting policyholders affected by recent California #wildfires. Friday-Saturday, October 13-14, reps will be at Finley Park - South Gazebo 70 Stony Point Road Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Hours of operation: Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat - Sun: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, visit: https://al.st/2hFrUQE Please check back with this page for news of other insurer outreach events.
1 week ago
Farmers Insurance will be sending onsite representatives to help policyholders affected by California #wildfires: Thursday, 10/12/17's locations: Napa Valley College Gym 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy Napa, CA 94558 Elks Lodge 1200 Hastings Rd Ukiah, CA 95482 The Home Depot 4825 Redwood Dr Santa Rosa, CA 94928 Please check back with this page for news of other insurer outreach events.
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- The Road To Recovery: Three Important Steps California Wildfire Victims Need To Know To Get The Claims Process Started
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org California Press Office: (707) 490-9365; janetr@iii.org SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, October 17, 2017 — Insurance adjusters, catastrophe personnel and mobile claim centers have been deployed to staging areas in Norther… Read More
- MEDIA ADVISORY: As California Governor Declares State of Emergency, I.I.I. Experts Are Available to Discuss Insurance Implications of Wildfires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com ROHNERT PARK, CA, October 11, 2017 — Reporters covering the California wildfires are encouraged to contact the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) for information on insuranc… Read More
Events Calendar
- LIMRA Annual Conference
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The LIMRA Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of senior executives representing diverse sectors of the financial services industry. Our members and partners come together for strategic industry insights and high-level networking — a must-attend for executives looking to help their companies respond to the consumer imperative. Event website
- 2017 Society of Insurance Research Annual Conference
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Disruption. For some companies it marks the end of their time as a market leader, for others it is an opportunity to move ahead, and for a few forward-thinking companies it is an opportunity to disrupt their business model into something better than before. Come join us in Milwaukee to hear from speakers who understand the intricacies of the transition our industry is going through and who can help us build strategies to move past the market disruption to a competitive advantage. Learn how they leverage research, analytics, competitive intelligence and analysis techniques to move past the noise and develop strategies to move their company into the future. Event website