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Auto Insurance Auto insurance for teen drivers

Is there a newly licensed driver in your home? For parents, the excitement of having a first-time driver in the house is usually tempered with worry. Reduce the stress by understanding the implications for your auto policy.

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Big nasty claims in the casualty sector
Disasters + Preparedness Insurance for wildfires
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Catastrophes What are hurricane deductibles? (infographic)
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About the Industry How Insurance Drives Economic Growth
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Disasters + Preparedness Facts about flood insurance

Did you know that 20 percent of all flood claims are filed in low to moderate flood risk areas? According to FEMA, floods—including inland flooding, flash floods and flooding from seasonal storms—occur in every region of the United States. Learn how to prepare for the possibility of a flood, what your flood insurance options are, and how to obtain adequate coverage. 

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Insurance careers: An open letter to college graduates from I.I.I. CEO Sean Kevelighan
Auto Insurance Insuring your classic car
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Catastrophes Background on: Earthquake insurance and risk
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Disasters + Preparedness How to prepare for hurricane season
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Insight + Analysis

Insurance Industry Inflation Watch - May 2018

Headline inflation rose by 2.8 percent in May 2018 vs. May 2017, which is the largest 12-month increase since the period that ended on February 2012. Core CPI rose 2.2 percent for the 12 months ending May 2018—the highest 12-month increase since the period ending February 2017. 

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Insurance Industry 2017 - Commentary on year-end financial results
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Insurance plays critical role in World Cup
Driving while high: Facts and public attitudes
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Insurance Industry Employment Trends: 1990-2018 (April 2018)
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I.I.I. Glossary

SECURITIES OUTSTANDING- Stock held by shareholders.

UNDERWRITING INCOME- The insurer’s profit on the insurance sale after all expenses and losses have been paid. When premiums aren’t sufficient to cover claims and expenses, the result is an underwriting loss. Underwriting losses are typically offset by investment income.

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Insurers Provide Stability To Financial Markets And The Overall Economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org  Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com   NEW YORK – (June 05, 2018) – While consumers understand insurance as protection against financial loss, the… Read More

Be Calm Before The Storm: Forming Tropical Depression Is A Reminder To Update Insurance Protection Ahead Of Hurricane Season

For immediate release New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org   NEW YORK, May 15, 2018 — The official start of hurricane season has always been June 1. Yet, tropical weather pays little heed to the calendar. Read More

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