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CONSUMER GROUP RELEASES MAJOR STUDY DOCUMENTING INSURANCE INDUSTRY’S FAILED RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA, http://www.centerjd.org/air/pr/060111.html
Report Reveals Increased Suffering of Victims Due To
Insurers’ Poor and Ill-Equipped Reaction; Recommends Reforms
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THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY’S TROUBLING
RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA
INTRODUCTION http://www.centerjd.org/air/pr/KATRINAREPORT.pdf
Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst disasters in our nation’s history, killing over 1,300
people (with thousands more still unaccounted for), displacing millions, and leaving hundreds of
thousands without jobs or income. With the impact compounded by Hurricane Rita shortly
thereafter, hundreds of thousands of homes were destroyed or significantly damaged. In the days
and first few weeks following the disaster, many individuals were left destitute, without food,
water or a roof over their heads. This is an examination of how the insurance industry responded.
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TIPS FOR DEALING WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY
IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE KATRINA, http://www.centerjd.org/air/issues/katrinatips.html
· Take Notes And Document Everything You Can.
· Be Careful What You Sign
· Ask For Proof
· If Your Home Was Damaged By The Hurricane And You Have A Homeowners Policy But Not Flood Insurance, Do Not Accept An Insurance Company’s Decision That You Get Nothing Under Your Homeowners Policy
· Complain If Necessary
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THE LEGAL CASE FOR PAYMENT OF KATRINA VICTIMS' INSURANCE CLAIMS, http://www.centerjd.org/air/issues/katrinalegal.htm
Since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, there has been much public discussion about whether damage to homes was caused by wind and rain, or by flooding. Many policyholders have policies covering wind and rain damage (under homeowner’s policies), but not flooding, which is a separate policy underwritten by the federal government. Is there a legal case for payment?
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