Sevier Co. Insurance Claims from Wildfire Victims Reach $842M - Articles

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Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2017
Insurance claims stemming from the devastating wildfires in east Tennessee have reached more than $842 million from 3,947 claims, according to USA Today. This figure comes from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, and is well above the $500 million estimated previously. It does not include damages to uninsured structures. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been offering assistance for businesses and home owners who experienced damages to building which were uninsured or under-insured. Information on disaster legal assistance is available from the TBA.