Carson City, NV -
March 16, 2018The Division is pleased to announce that one of its own is
traveling to Puerto Rico to assist consumers after they were stricken by
Hurricanes Irma and Maria nearly six months ago.
The hurricanes devastated the island, its people, and its
infrastructure leaving behind destruction and confusion among Puerto Ricans,
which is why the Division’s Public Information Officer, Yeraldin Deavila will
travel to Puerto Rico to help consumers with their insurance claims.
“After natural disasters occur such as the hurricanes in
Puerto Rico, many consumers are left emotionally distressed. Having lost so
much, it can be overwhelming to people to have to rebuild from scratch,” said
Insurance Commissioner Barbara Richardson. “The Division is honored to
contribute any way we can and help alleviate some of the burden of our Puerto
Rican friends.”
Yeraldin will be joining other states’ insurance regulators who
are also lending a hand as part of a nationwide effort from insurance
regulators. This project is being coordinated and funded by the National
Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
About the Nevada
Division of Insurance
The State of Nevada Division of Insurance, a Division of the
Nevada Department of Business and Industry, protects the rights of Nevada
consumers and regulates Nevada’s $14 billion insurance industry. The Division
of Insurance has offices in Carson City and Las Vegas. In 2017, the Division
investigated more than 3,200 consumer complaints and recovered over $5 million
on behalf of consumers. For more information about the Division of Insurance,
visit DOI.NV.GOV.
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