Helpful Links
United PolicyHolders (UP)
www.unitedpolicyholders.org
United Policyholders is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing education
to help homeowners receive a fair insurance claim settlement. They are funded by
donations and grants and all of their online information is free of charge. UP’s
work gets done by volunteers who’ve recovered from prior disasters and by knowledgeable,
consumer – oriented professionals.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
www.fema.gov
On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary mission of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect
the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and
other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based,
comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response,
recovery, and mitigation.
Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)
www.iii.org
The mission of the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) is to improve public
understanding of insurance -- what it does and how it works.
United States Fire Administration (USFA)
www.usfa.dhs.gov
As an entity of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management
Agency, the mission of the USFA is to reduce life and economic losses due to fire
and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination and support.
We serve the Nation independently, in coordination with other Federal agencies,
and in partnership with fire protection and emergency service communities. With
a commitment to excellence, we provide public education, training, technology, and
data initiatives.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
www.naic.org/cis
Protect yourself! Finding an insurance company can be a challenge. To assist you
in your task, the Consumer Information Source (CIS) presents information about insurance
companies you can use BEFORE purchasing insurance.