Media Advisory: I.I.I. Staff Available This Weekend for Interviews About Insurance Implications of Tropical Storm Karen

State Specific Market Share Information Available for Journalists Covering the Storm

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Reporters looking for insurance information about the insurance implications of Tropical Storm Karen are encouraged to contact the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).

The following I.I.I. staff will be available to answer questions and provide interviews this weekend:

Dr. Robert Hartwig (Westchester, New York)
President of the I.I.I. and economist: 917-453-1885; 914-862-4625; bobh@iii.org

Michael Barry (Long Island, NY)
Vice president, Media Relations: 917-923-8245; 516-437-2921; michaelb@iii.org

Bill Davis (Atlanta, GA)
Southeastern Media Representative: 770-331-9279; 770-321-5150; 770-973-1685; billjoe@bellsouth.net

Elianne González (Miami, FL)
Hispanic Press Officer: 954-684-4410; 954-349-0055; 954-389-9517; elianneg@iii.org

Lynne McChristian (Tampa, FL)
Florida Representative: 813-480-6446; 813-629-2294; lynnem@iii.org

Jeanne Salvatore (New York, NY)
Senior vice president, Public Affairs and consumer spokesperson: 917-612-4088; 212-757-9863; jeannes@iii.org

Dr. Steven N. Weisbart (Millburn, NJ)
Senior vice president and chief economist: 917-494-5945; 973-376-6256; stevenw@iii.org

Loretta Worters (New York, NY)
Vice President, Communications: 917-620-0982; 212-734-5449; 516-546-7778; lorettaw@iii.org

RESOURCES

• Issues Update: Catastrophes; Hurricane and Windstorm Deductibles
• Facts and Statistics: Hurricanes and; Flood Insurance
• Hurricane Facts and Market Share by State  (including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas)
• Brochure: Settling Insurance Claims After a Disaster
• Articles: Homeowners and Renters Insurance: Consumer Basics; Do I Need Business Interruption Insurance?
• White Paper: Residual Market Property Plans: From Markets of Last Resort to Markets of First Choice - 2013
• Videos: Filing a Homeowners Insurance Claim: Six Steps; Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness

The I.I.I.'s free mobile apps can help you create a disaster plan, learn about selecting the right insurance for your needs and budget, and create and maintain a home inventory. Learn more about our suite of apps here.

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

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