INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE
New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org
NEW YORK, June 30, 2010
— The
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Information Institute (I.I.I.) has online editorial content and subject matter experts available for media covering the potential insurance repercussions of Hurricane Alex.
The (NWS) issued a public advisory today, declaring a hurricane warning in effect for the coast of Texas south of Baffin Bay to the mouth of the Rio Grande.
Wind damage from either tropical storms or hurricanes is covered under standard homeowners and business insurance policies. Damage to cars from wind is covered under the comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy; it is an optional coverage.
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For reporters seeking information about hurricanes, the I.I.I.’s online resources include:
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