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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com��

SACRAMENTO, Calif. August 9, 2018��—The����(I.I.I.) and the����(PCI)��will��host a joint webinar, “When the Smoke Clears: Wildfire Recovery and Preparation for Businesses and Consumers,” on Monday, August 13.

To date, there has been over 300,000 acres burned in the Mendocino Complex Fire with an estimated $1.5 billion in losses from the recent July/August fires throughout California.

Experts representing both I.I.I. and PCI will share insight on recovery and navigating the claims process to rebuild after a fire, and share tips on how to financially prepare for future wildfires.

The��webinar details are as��follows:��

Date:��​�ċ​Monday, August 13, 2018

Time:​�ċ​ 10:00 a.m., PT

Speakers:�� Janet Ruiz, California Representative, ̽����ѡ Information Institute
Mark Sektnan, Vice President, State Government Relations, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
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Media will have the opportunity to ask questions and set up interviews after the presentation. To register, please click��.

Reporters who��would like��additional information about��this webinar��should contact��Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication, at Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com or (212) 536-9837.
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The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its��.��Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found��.

THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY. ̽����ѡ Information Institute, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 346-5500;��

PCI promotes and protects the viability of a competitive private insurance market for the benefit of consumers and insurers. PCI is composed of��approximately 1,000 member companies and 340 insurance groups, representing the broadest cross section of home, auto, and business insurers of any national trade association. PCI: nicole.ganley@pciaa.net