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A rocky road so far: Recreational marijuana and impaired driving

Marijuana legalization is spreading. What does this mean for traffic safety? This report examines the current state of knowledge related to marijuana impairment: its effects on driving abilities, how traffic safety might be impacted, and how states are grappling with the issue of “stoned driving.”

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Insurance Industry Inflation Watch - February 2019
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2019 Insurance Fact Book available
Florida's AOB crisis: presentation
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Commercial Facts + Statistics: Aviation and drones
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Disasters + Preparedness In case of a flood

Floods occur in every region and 90 percent of all natural disasters the United States involve some type of flooding. Preparedness is paramount when it comes to encroaching floodwaters. Here are precautionary steps to take well before the threat of a flood is upon you.

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Life Insurance How do I pick a life insurance company?
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Auto Insurance How to prevent auto theft and carjacking
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Publications Settling insurance claims after a disaster
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Insurance Industry Background on: Buying Insurance
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Florida's assignment of benefits crisis

The state’s legal environment has encouraged vendors and their attorneys to solicit unwarranted AOBs from tens of thousands of Floridians, conduct unnecessary or unnecessarily expensive work, then file tens of thousands of lawsuits against insurance companies that deny or dispute the claims. This mini-industry has cost consumers billions of dollars as they are forced to pay higher premiums to cover needless repairs and excessive legal fees. Download the full report here. Download PowerPoint here.

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Commercial Small business, big risk: Lack of cyber insurance is a serious threat
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Commercial Rampaging animals and farm liability insurance
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About the Industry How Insurance Drives Economic Growth
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I.I.I. Economic Snapshot: Fourth Quarter 2018
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I.I.I. Glossary

PREMIUM- The price of an insurance policy, typically charged annually or semiannually. (See Direct premiums, Earned premium, Unearned premium )

KIDNAP/RANSOM INSURANCE- Coverage up to specific limits for the cost of ransom or extortion payments and related expenses. Often bought by international corporations to cover employees. Most policies have large deductibles and may exclude certain geographic areas. Some policies require that the policyholder not reveal the existence of the coverage.

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Severe Weather in U.S.’s Upper Midwest Is Winter’s Biggest Insurance Event

For immediate release New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, March 14, 2019—Auto and home owners who incurred property damage because of this week’s intense winds and blizzard conditions should contact their insurance professional about filing a claim, according to the Insura… Read More

I.I.I. Study Starts Ringing Alarm Bells On Marijuana Legalization and Impaired Driving

For immediate release New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org   NEW YORK, March 13, 2019 –Given that 10 states allow the sale of recreational marijuana, U.S. Read More

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