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NEW YORK, February 6, 2014—Reporters interested in interviewing Dr. Robert Hartwig, president of the ̽����ѡ Information Institute (I.I.I.) and an economist, about the insurance repercussions of tornadoes can do in advance of his presentation early next week at the .

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Dr. Hartwig will address the National Tornado Summit (February 10-11, 2014) on its second and final day at the , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Reporters wishing to speak with Dr. Hartwig should contact Michael Barry, vice president, media relations, I.I.I., at 212-346-5542, or michaelb@iii.org.

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Dr. Hartwig’s February 11 presentation, Tornadoes and Severe Convective Events: ̽����ѡ Trends and Challenges in an Era of Climate Volatility, comes months after deadly and devastating tornadoes swept through communities such as Moore, Oklahoma (May 2013) and Washington, Illinois (November 2013).

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“Munich Re determined that severe thunderstorms, including tornado events, caused 110 fatalities and led to $10.3 billion in insurance claims payouts in the United States in 2013,” Dr. Hartwig stated.

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Credentialed members of the media covering the Tornado Summit will have access to an on-site press room at the Convention Center. More details can be obtained from Ms. Kelly Collins, the event’s media coordinator, at 405-522-0683 or kelly.collins@oid.ok.gov.

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