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Homeowners + Renters Insurance What is covered by standard homeowners insurance?

If you have been affected by Hurricane Michael or another disaster, this article will help explain what standard homeowners policies typically cover.

 

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About the Industry The Insurance Industry’s Annual Week of Giving 2018
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Homeowners + Renters Insurance Avoiding scams after a disaster

If your home was destroyed by a hurricane, flood or other disaster, be cautious. Unfortunately, there are dishonest service providers that prey on disaster victims. Here are some basic guidelines for hiring service providers.

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Hurricane Michael: Top 10 insurers in impacted states

Preliminary estimates from CoreLogic® show that 57,002 homes in the Florida Gulf Coast are at potential risk of storm surge damage from Hurricane Michael based on its projected Category 3 status at landfall. The total reconstruction cost value of these homes is approximately $13.4 billion. This is likely to change as the storm develops.

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Insurance Industry Employment Trends: 1990-2018 (August 2018)
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About the Industry How Insurance Drives Economic Growth
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Insurance Industry Inflation Watch - August 2018
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I.I.I. Glossary

LOSS OF USE- A provision in homeowners and renters insurance policies that reimburses policyholders for any extra living expenses due to having to live elsewhere while their home is being restored following a disaster.

INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR- An organization such as a bank or insurance company that buys and sells large quantities of securities.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: I.I.I. Experts Are Available to Discuss Hurricane Michael Recovery  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com   New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org   NEW YORK, October 11, 2018 — Reporters covering Hurricane Michael’s aftermath are encouraged to contact the Insurance Informatio… Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY: Insurance Experts Available to Discuss Hurricane Michael

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York Press Office: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org Florida Press Office: Lynne McChristian, 813-480-6446, lynnem@iii.org Georgia Press Office: Bill Davis, 770-331-9279, williamd@iii.org     TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, October 9, 2018 –Reporters covering Hu… Read More

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