http://www.azinsurance.org News Affecting the Arizona Property and Casulty Insurance Industry nicole@azinsurance.org http://www.azinsurance.org/2012Officers.html 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. Fri, 16 December 2011 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/11Irenefloodcars.html 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. Mon, 26 September 2011 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/11WFEvacuations.html Arizona’s wildfires are causing more areas and whole towns and communities to be evacuated. “As the Wallow and other wildfires in the state expand, hundreds of homes and millions of dollars in property and personal belongings are at risk,” says Ron Williams, executive director for Arizona Insurance Council (AIC). “Having the right insurance coverages for your homes, autos, boats and other personal property are critical.” Wed, 8 June 2011 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/11WildfireBlazes.html Arizona is currently ablaze with eight wildfires burning thousands of acres of land and property and causing evacuations from some areas. Thurs, 2 June 2011 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/May11EcoImpact.html Mon, 23 May 2011 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/11WildfirePR.html 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.” Fri, 08 April 2011 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/Dec10Flooding.html Heavy winter rains in Northern Arizona are flooding rivers and streams washing away homes and communities in Mohave County. But many residents in flooded areas face the risk of uncovered losses because they don’t have flood insurance according to the Arizona Insurance Council (AIC). Wed, 22 December 2010 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/2011Officers.html The Arizona Insurance Council (AIC) has elected new officers for 2011. AIC is a non-profit, trade association dedicated to consumer education and partnership building on behalf of property and casualty insurers in Arizona. Thurs, 16 December 2010 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/10legislativebrief.html Ten newly-elected and current Arizona legislators and Christina Urias, Director of the Arizona Dept. of Insurance (DOI), recently attend a briefing on the property and casualty (PC) insurance industry in Arizona. At the Dec. 9th Annual Lunch of the Arizona Insurance Council (AIC), the legislators learned first-hand the economic and societal impact of insurance on the daily lives of Arizonans. Tues, 14 December 2010 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/10hailroofingscams.html Arizona’s recent hail storms have generated warnings that homeowners not fall victim to fraudulent repair scams. Unscrupulous contractors and repairmen can take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners when catastrophic weather strikes. Tues, 30 November 2010 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/10holidaypurchases.html As Thanksgiving approaches, many consumers are making their holiday gift lists and keeping an eye out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, especially for electronic items like televisions and gaming consoles. You may be excited about the latest bargain at your fingertips, but before you’re asked if you want extra protection at the check-out, find out if you’re already covered for damage or loss. Mon, 22 November 2010 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/10FallStorm.html Last evening’s powerful storm throughout the Phoenix area is causing thousands of residents to contact their insurance agents and companies to help with damages to homes and autos. The Arizona Insurance Council, the state trade association for property and casualty insurers, is providing the following tips to help in the insurance claims process. Wed, 6 October 2010 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/10NFIP.html Most Arizonans know the risks and heed the warnings of summer monsoons with heavy storms, lightning and flash flooding. But many residents face the risk of uncovered losses due to property damage because they don’t have flood insurance. Tues, 13 July 2010 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.azinsurance.org/10HOWildfireCheck.html As the threat of wildfires near Flagstaff forced evacuations of homes, the Arizona Insurance Council (AIC), the state trade association for property and casualty insurers, is urging residents to check with insurers about their insurance coverages. This may include additional living expenses if you have to leave your home threatened by wildfires. Tues, 22 June 2010 12:01:00 -0700