The Insurance Information Network of California is a non-profit, non-lobbying organization dedicated to informing consumers and the media about the property/casualty business. With roots dating back a half-century with the Western Insurance Information Service, IINC is the recognized leader in communications for California insurance consumers.
From automotive safety to disaster readiness, the IINC staff encourages Californians to lead safer lives and prepare themselves for risk. By educating consumers about the role that insurance plays in their lives, IINC helps consumers protect themselves and save money by choosing the insurance products that best fit their needs.
The leading crime on college campuses is theft, and high-tech electronics and identity are prime targets.
In 2008, nearly 17,000 thefts were reported on California’s UC and CSU campuses according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Report.
Students should also guard against identity theft. An unprotected computer potentially leaves credit, banking and other personal information exposed to hackers.
Baffled vents, gutter guards and lollipop trees may not be at the top of your home improvement list, but they should be if you live in a fire zone.
On the eve of the first anniversary of the largest fire in Los Angeles County history, the Insurance Information Network of California , the California Department of Insurance and the Los Angeles County Fire Department joined forces to showcase physical and financial preparation for homeowners in high risk fire areas.
Your dog may be your best buddy, but he can also become a financial liability if he bites someone. Dog bite litigation is on the rise, and coupled with increased medical costs, is causing a rise in the cost of dog bite liability claims.
Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowner insurance liability claims paid out in 2009, costing $412 million and up 6.4 percent from 2008, according to the Insurance Information Institute.