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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org
Florida Press Office: (813) 480-6446;

NEW YORK, May 8, 2015 — Reporters interested in interviewing insurance experts in New Orleans next week (May 11-13), are encouraged to reach out to the (I.I.I.). These experts are a resource throughout hurricane season as well; hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through November 30.

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The I.I.I. can provide information on the economic impact of hurricanes, as well as consumer resources to help individuals and business owners understand their insurance coverage. The I.I.I. is also available to discuss steps that can help control insurance costs, as well as provide national and state-specific information about historic hurricane losses and the growing exposure to risk in many coastal states.

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Also present in New Orleans will be a representative from the (IBHS) can provide information on effective actions to strengthen homes, businesses and communities against natural disasters.

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In New Orleans next week:

• Jeanne Salvatore, I.I.I. senior vice president, Public Affairs, and chief communications officer: jeannes@iii.org; cell phone: 917-612-4088

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• Lynne McChristian, I.I.I.’s Florida representative and director of disaster response: lynnem@iii.org; cell phone: 813-480-6446

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• Tiffany O’Shea, director, Public Affairs, IBHS: cell phone: 512-636-7811; toshea@ibhs.org

In New York:

• Loretta Worters, I.I.I. vice president, Communications: lorettaw@iii.org; 212-346-5545; or cell 917-620-0982

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Wind damage from both tropical storms and hurricanes is covered under standard homeowners, renters and business insurance policies. Flood damage resulting from storm surge caused by hurricanes is excluded under standard policies; however, flood coverage is available from the federal government’s (NFIP), and some private insurance companies.

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Damage to cars from hurricanes is covered under the optional comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy. This includes wind damage, flooding and even falling objects such as tree limbs. More than 75 percent of all Americans choose to purchase comprehensive auto coverage.

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The following online resources are also available to reporters:

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RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

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FACTS AND STATISTICS

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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VIDEOS

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RESOURCES

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The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its . Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found .

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THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

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Insurance Information Institute, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 346-5500;

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