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Contact: Press Offices
New York: 212-346-5500; media@iii.org
Wash. D.C.: 202-833-1580

SEPTEMBER 1, 2004, NEW YORK -- Reporters with questions regarding the insurance industry's response to Hurricane Frances and information on claim filing can contact the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Information Institute (I.I.I.) at the following numbers:

941-623-2479 -- Florida
800-331-9146 -- New York
202-833-1580 -- Washington, DC
877-810-9524 - Pager

Keep in mind that wind damage from hurricanes is covered under standard homeowners, condo and renters insurance policies. Losses from flooding generally are not covered by these policies. Flood insurance policies are offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Flood ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Program (NFIP).

The I.I.I. is planning to issue a preliminary estimate of insured losses from the hurricane shortly after claims adjusters are on the scene.