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Florida's assignment of benefits crisis

Runaway insurance litigation is spreading throughout Florida. Consumer costs are rising as a result. Learn more here.

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Publications Settling insurance claims after a disaster
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Disasters + Preparedness How to file a wildfire claim in California
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Insurers respond to California wildfires

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Publications Surviving severe cold weather

Much of the country periodically experiences severe and sustained cold weather, with snowfalls interspersed with periods of melting and freezing. This can inflict considerable damage on homes. Here are some tips and steps you can take to make insurance losses less likely during extended severe weather.

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Business Insurance Commercial general liability insurance
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Disasters + Preparedness Protect your home from winter weather
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Homeowners Holiday fire losses
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Other Insurance Topics Social host liability
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Catastrophes Facts + Statistics: Wildfires

From January 1, 2018, to October 26, 2018, there were 50,546 wildfires, compared to 52,572 wildfires in the same period in 2017, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The Camp wildfire broke out in Butte County, California, on November 8 and became the deadliest and most destructive fire on record. Further south two other major fires, Hill and Woolsey are still burning. Learn more here. See also: California State Fact Sheet

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Commercial Small business, big risk: Lack of cyber insurance is a serious threat
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Insurance Industry Employment Trends: 1990-2018 (October 2018)
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About the Industry How Insurance Drives Economic Growth
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Insurance Industry Inflation Watch - November 2018
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I.I.I. Glossary

BURGLARY AND THEFT INSURANCE- Insurance for the loss of property due to burglary, robbery or larceny. It is provided in a standard homeowners policy and in a business multiple peril policy.

CHARTERED LIFE UNDERWRITER / CLU- A professional designation by The American College for those who pass business examinations on insurance, investments and taxation, and have life insurance planning experience.

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Léonard Named VP & Senior Economist At The Insurance Information Institute

For immediate release Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com New York Press Office, Insurance Information Institute: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org   NEW YORK, December 18, 2018—Dr. Read More

Assignment Of Benefits Abuse Is Driving Up Insurance Costs In Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com New York Press Office, Insurance Information Institute: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, December 11, 2018—Florida’s assignment of benefits (AOB) crisis continues to spread statewide and has co… Read More

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