October 2016

Courtesy of iii.org Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens according to the Centers for Disease Control’s Teen Driver Fact Sheet. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1,678 drivers age 16 to 20 died in motor vehicle crashes in 2014, compared with 1,651 drivers in this age group in

Courtesy of iii.org As of this morning, there have been nearly 40,000 insurance claims filed due to damage from Hurricane Matthew. Those numbers will surely rise in the coming days as people continue to find damage to their property related to the storm that hit Florida a mere four days ago. The Florida Office of

Courtesy of iii.org how to file a claim how the claim process works what’s covered and what’s not First Steps Contact your agent or company immediately. Find out: Whether the damage is covered under the terms of your policy how long you have to file a claim whether your claim exceeds your deductible (the amount

Courtesy of iii.org Water damage is one of the most common and costly disasters affecting U.S. residences, accounting for billions of dollars in losses to homeowners and renters annually. However, consumers can protect themselves with the right amount and type of insurance coverage. Standard homeowners and renters insurance provides coverage for burst pipes, wind driven