Disaster Resources - After the Storm
Post-Disaster: What You Can Do
Disaster Assistance for Agents/Agencies
Funding
Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund
Assists Big "I" members and their staff in the event of unrecoverable losses caused by a hurricane or other natural disaster.
IIANC Catastrophe Fund
IIANC's Catastrophe Fund offers IIANC members the opportunity to receive funding to help get your agency up and running again after a disaster. Interest-free cash loans are also available for IIANC members. For more information, contact Royce Henderson at rhenderson@iianc.com or 919-863-6512.
Catastrophe Extra Expense Coverage
If your agency's E&O insurance is with Westport or First Specialty, you may be eligible for the "Additional Coverage for Catastrophe Extra Expense" provision. Check your E&O policy or contact a member of IIANC’s E&O Department with questions: Gina Stallings gstallings@iianc.com or 888-275-8915 or Denise Miller dmiller@iianc.com or 888-275-8913.
Disaster Loan Assistance from the U.S. SBA
Businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters that are located in a declared disaster area and meet other eligibility requirements can apply for federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Association to help repair or replace damaged real estate, equipment, inventory and personal property.
InsurBanc
InsurBanc understands the agent’s important role in the aftermath of these devastating weather events. We are ready to help you with short term loans to bridge the gap while waiting for emergency funds to become available. For our banking clients, we are also ready to assist you in accessing your accounts and lines of credit even if you have difficulty getting back to your office. We hope to hear from you and remain hopeful for your safety. For more details, contact InsurBanc at 1-866-467-2262 | Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender
The Golden LEAF Foundation
The Golden LEAF Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the N.C. Hurricane Florence Relief Fund. The fund was activated by Gov. Roy Cooper to respond to unmet needs of survivors, including housing, food, clothing, and other expenses. All funding will be used for grants to support local governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing direct assistance to survivors. Cooper has asked Golden LEAF to administer the N.C. Hurricane Florence Relief Fund grants.
Emergency Supplies
Use of the IIANC Building in Cary, NC (space permitting)
IIANC's 17,000 sq. foot building has space available for your agency, should you need a place to setup. We are fully-covered with a back-up generator and WiFi is available. If you need the space, please contact Aubie Knight at aknight@iianc.com or 919-863-6546 or Judy McNeill at jmcneill@iianc.com or 919-863-6520.
Insurance/Claims Info for Your Customers
Property Insurance Issues After Hurricane Events
This summary by IIANC is presented for general information and is not intended to replace the insurance policy. Please read your policy for the complete description of coverages and the limitations on, and exclusions from, coverages.
Flood Insurance Claims Handbook
FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program have prepared a detailed handbook to guide consumers through the process of filing a claim and appealing the decision on a claim, if necessary.
Information from Selective Insurance Company
Selective insures many customers of IIANC member agencies through the Big "I" Flood Insurance Program and has provided the following info to help in processing flood claims.
NC Department of Insurance Resources
Notices from the NCDOI
Notices and information from the North Carolina Department of Insurance will be posted here as they are received by IIANC.HurriClaims Center
The NCDOI HurriClaims Center is a great resource for information before, during and after a storm. The site contains a disaster preparedness guide and claims toolkit for consumers as well as info on disaster mediation, flood insurance, FAQs and important contact information. Visit NCHurriClaims.comClaims Information
This area will be updated with specific information from carriers regarding filing claims and other pertinent info after a disaster.
NC Carriers with Claims Contact Info
IIANC has compiled a list of carriers in North Carolina with the designated phone number and website for claims filing as easy reference.
Insurance Company Directory Search
If you don't see a carrier included on the above list, use this helpful tool from the NCDOI to search for a specific carrier and contact info.
Submit Claims Forms Offline
No internet access? AVYST is available anywhere, anytime - no internet service needed! Go ahead and download their eForms Wizard for free (before any potential internet access is lost!)
IIANC Emergency Contact Information
If your agency needs assistance, please let us know. Contact information for IIANC's senior management team is below.
Aubie Knight, Chief Executive Officer
aknight@iianc.com, 888-274-6897
Rebecca Shigley, Chief Executive Officer
rshigley@iianc.com, 888-275-8912
Brad Faulkner, Chief Financial Officer
bfaulkner@iianc.com, 919-863-6543
Royce Henderson, VP Finance & Operations
rhenderson@iianc.com, 888-277-7623
Natalie Simpson, VP Digital Solutions
nsimpson@iianc.com, 888-277-6340
Joe Stewart, VP Governmental Affairs
jstewart@iianc.com, 888-275-8911
Rena Todd, VP Marketing
rtodd@iianc.com, 919-863-6540