INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE
Florida Press Office:Ìý (813) 480-6446, lynnem@iii.org
New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500, media@iii.org
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TAMPA, May 5, 2011 — Florida-based reporters who are planning news stories on Hurricane Season preparedness are invited to contact the Florida representative of the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) at 813-480-6446 for tips on how citizens can take action now to protect their families and property in the event of a hurricane.
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The I.I.I. can provide information and analysis on insurance coverage issues to help Floridians understand how their insurance works and what is covered under a standard homeowners insurance policy. With more people renting homes in the current economy, it is important to encourage people to consider renters’ insurance, especially given that a recent poll by the Insurance Research Council found that only 43 percent of renters purchase it.
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Additionally, the I.I.I. has white papers and background information related to catastrophes and insurance, flood insurance and facts and statistics on hurricanes. Information related specifically to Florida can be found explaining , the importance of , and how impact the cost of a policy.
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The I.I.I. can also provide interviews and information in Spanish.
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FOR INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE IN FLORIDA:
FACEBOOK: ; TWITTER:
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THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
Insurance Information Institute, 4775 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617, (813) 480-6446 | | www.iii.org
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