For Immediate Release: December 16, 2011- Arizona Wildfire Forum Held on Lessons Learned in 2011 and Community Protection Going Forward

More than 20 Southeastern Arizona fire officials joined 30 federal and state forestry officials and insurance representatives in an “Arizona Wildfire Forum” in Sierra Vista, AZ on December 16th, 2011. The forum briefed area officials on the 2011 wildfires in Arizona and provided education on community protection going forward. Read More

For Immediate Release: December 16, 2011- Arizona Insurance Council Elects 2012 Officers

The Arizona Insurance Council (AIC) has elected new officers for 2012. AIC is a non-profit, trade association dedicated to consumer education and partnership building on behalf of property and casualty insurers in Arizona. Read More

For Immediate Release: September 26, 2011- Warning: Flood damaged cars from Hurricane Irene could be headed to Arizona

Flood-damaged cars, such as those deemed totaled by insurance adjusters after hurricanes like Katrina in 2005 and Irene this summer, often end up back on the market all across the country. Read More

For Immediate Release: June 2, 2011- Eight Arizona Wildfires Blazing, Evacuations Ordered, housands of Homes at Risk; Essential Insurance Tips

Arizona is currently ablaze with eight wildfires burning thousands of acres of land and property and causing evacuations from some areas.Read More

For Immediate Release: May 23rd, 2011 - 2011 Property and Casualty Insurance Economic Impact in Arizona Read More

For Immediate Release: April 8th, 2011- Arizona’s Wildfire Season Poses Many Risks for Homeowners

As the drought in the Southwest worsens, the wildfire season in Arizona grows longer, burning more acreage and threatening private property in forested areas.

“Each year, during Arizona’s wildfire season, thousands of homes, businesses, and other structures are threatened by wildland fires,” says Ron Williams, executive director for Arizona Insurance Council (AIC). “Including autos, boats and other personal property, the economic losses in 2011 could be in the millions of dollars.” Read More