News from Assemblyman 130th Assembly District JOSEPH A. ERRIGO   For immediate release: March 7th, 2005 Contact: Adam Peterson (585) 334-5210 District Office: 3045 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY  14467 Albany Office: Rm 427 LOB, Albany, NY  12248

FOR RELEASE: MARCH 7, 2005 CONTACT: BONNIE TURNER (585) 334-5210   ERRIGO URGES CONSUMERS TO 'GET SMART' ABOUT INSURANCE        Consumers looking for an objective source of information on insurance companies and the types of coverage offered can contact the New York state Insurance Department for assistance, Assemblyman Joseph Errigo (R,C-Conesus) today said.      Errigo said the Insurance Department, through its "Get Smart About Insurance" public awareness effort, is urging New Yorkers to double-check their insurance coverage. He said a national study shows that many Americans do not fully understand the details of their insurance policies.      According to Errigo, the agency advises consumers to schedule a yearly insurance check-up with their agents to review every policy and to look for areas of too much or too little coverage. A review also should be undertaken whenever there is a major change in circumstances, such as the purchase of a new home or car, or the birth or adoption of a child.      Errigo said the department offers free shopping guides outlining New York's insurance laws and regulations, and provides information that includes premium comparison reports, policy coverage options and insurer contacts.      "I urge those consumers who want more information on their insurance coverage to contact the state Insurance Department," Errigo said.      More information is available by calling the state Insurance Department's toll-free number at (800) 342-3736, or visiting the agency's Web site at www.ins.state.ny.us.   -30-