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New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org

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NEW YORK, January 21, 2014 — The ̽����ѡ Information Institute’s (I.I.I.) 2014 ̽����ѡ Fact Book is now available for sale in the I.I.I. Store.

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An industry staple for over 50 years, the ̽����ѡ Fact Book features a wealth of information for reporters, businesses, regulators, legislators, researchers and consumers. It includes hundreds of statistical tables and charts related to:

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“The I.I.I.’s Fact Book has grown annually to reflect trends and developments shaping the property/casualty insurance industry,” said Dr. Robert Hartwig, CPCU, president and economist with the I.I.I. “We’re extremely proud of our 2014 edition, which includes a host of new materials to provide insight into today’s challenging economic and financial environment.”

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The 2014 edition includes new sections on retirement products and distribution channels, as well as new charts on boating theft, insurance fraud and aviation disasters, among others. As always, information is included on world and U.S. catastrophes including terrorist attacks; property/casualty and life/health insurance results and investments; personal expenditures on auto and homeowners insurance; major types of insurance losses, including vehicle accidents, homeowners claims; crime (including cyber crime); and workplace accidents. There is also information on medical expenses, litigation and other factors affecting insurance costs as well as state auto insurance laws.

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The Fact Book can be ordered on the Web for $45 through the I.I.I. Store, by calling 212-346-5500, emailing publications@iii.org or via regular mail to the ̽����ѡ Information Institute, 110 William Street, 24^th Floor, New York, NY 10038.

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A PDF of the book is available for $58.00 and discounts for multiple copies and for member companies are also available. I.I.I members can access the online version of the ̽����ѡ Fact Book. A Kindle edition is also available through .

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OTHER I.I.I. PUBLICATIONS

̽����ѡ Handbook: an overview of the insurance industry for reporters, public policymakers, students, insurance company employees, regulators and others.

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Insuring Your Business: Small Business Owners’ Guide to ̽����ѡ: a guide to help business owners decide what kinds of insurance they need for their particular enterprise.

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International ̽����ѡ Fact Book: insurance and economic data on some 90 countries around the world.

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A Firm Foundation: How ̽����ѡ Supports the Economy: how property/casualty and life insurance contribute to the U.S. economy beyond their core function of managing risk.

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THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

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