News Releases
NW Insurance Council News Releases
2019 News Releases
PUBLIC POLICY
December 2, 2019
NW Insurance Council Statement in Response to Insurance Premium Tax (Policy Surcharge)
July 25, 2019
April 8, 2019
Proposed tax increase on home, auto & business insurance unfair to consumers, P&C insurers say
March 29, 2019
January 29, 2019
Proposed WA motorcycle helmet bill "misses the mark" on insurance; puts riders at risk
DISASTERS & PREPAREDNESS
October 22, 2019
Flood Insurance: Don't wait for flood waters to rise, consider coverage now
October 9, 2019
Snowstorms and Insurance: What to do and what to know (WA)
September 13, 2019
Flood Insurance: Don't wait for flood waters to rise, consider coverage now (WA)
Flood Insurance: Don't wait for flood waters to rise, consider coverage now (OR)
Flood Insurance: Don't wait for flood waters to rise, consider coverage now (ID)
September 5, 2019
National Preparedness Month: Insurance and preparation are keys to disaster survival and recovery (WA)
August 1, 2019
Wildfire threatening your home, vehicle or business? What to know (WA)
Wildfire threatening your home, vehicle or business? What to know (OR)
Wildfire threatening your home, vehicle or business? What to know (ID)
July 12, 2019
4.6 earthquake shakes Seattle region: Six things to know about preparation, response and insurance
May 28, 2019
Prepare now before wildfire threatens your family and your property
Oso Landslide's fifth anniversary offers painful reminders, lessons for slide-prone NW
YOUR INSURANCE POLICY
October 28, 2019
Frightening monsters, ghosts and vampires? Not covered. But auto theft and property damage are!
August 21, 2019
Kids off to college? Do your homework to make sure you have the right insurance
June 6, 2019
Parents: Graduation season might bring insurance changes
February 22, 2019
Life is full of changes, so be sure to review your insurance policies to make sure you're covered
AUTO
November 26, 2019
Driving during the Thanksgiving holiday? Check the oil, the tires – and your auto insurance coverage
October 3, 2019
Winter Driving Safety and Insurance: What to do and what to know before you go
September 24, 2019
August 16, 2019
Getting a ticket for DUI is not only dangerous and expensive, it will impact your auto insurance rates
Extra patrols deployed in Washington to look for impaired drivers
July 18, 2019
NICB reports good news for Washington vehicle owners: declining auto theft rates
NICB reports declining auto thefts in Oregon
Auto thefts down slightly in Idaho, NICB reports
May 23, 2019
Distracted Driving Awareness Month calls attention to a deadly and costly problem (ID)
Distracted Driving Awareness Month calls attention to a deadly and costly problem. If you get a ticket, your insurance premium could be affected (WA)
March 20, 2019
Collision claims are 9.7 percent higher in Washington due to legal marijuana, report says
January 25, 2019
HOMEOWNERS
December 5, 2019
Don't let Porch Pirates loot your packages! Should you file a stolen package claim with your insurance company?
November 19, 2019
It's getting cold out there! Be careful using space heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces
October 2, 2019
Winterize your home or business now to prevent costly damage and insurance claims
September 23, 2019
Thinking of renting out your home to make extra cash? Better check your insurance policy first
Fourth of July: fireworks spark concerns about safety and insurance (WA)
Fourth of July: fireworks spark concerns about safety and insurance (OR)
Fourth of July: fireworks spark concerns about safety and insurance (ID)
April 25, 2019
Dog bite insurance claims topped $11 million in Washington in 2018
Dog bite insurance claims topped $5 million in Oregon in 2018
Dog bite insurance claims topped $2 million in Idaho in 2018
March 12, 2019
Spring home maintenance can prevent damage insurance may not cover
February 13, 2019
Is your Valentine's Day gift insured?
January 31, 2019
Don't get flagged: careless Super Bowl parties pose a risk for severe liability penalties
February 5, 2019
Snowstorms and Insurance: What to do and what to know
MEDIA ALERTS
February 14, 2019
Snowstorms and Insurance: What to know
February 6, 2019