Chubb Takes Aggressive Measures to Help Protect Homes from Santa Barbara Wildfire
WARREN, NJ, May 8, 2009 - As the wildfire in Santa Barbara, CA, expands in scope and intensity, the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has stepped
up measures to help protect its homeowners insurance customers' properties. Earlier this week, Chubb deployed its Wildfire
Defense Services to the area, and, as the fire spread, it dispatched additional wildfire engines and crews.
"We continue to aggressively and tirelessly help prevent the intense flames and raining embers from igniting our customers'
homes. We have sprayed a number of the homes with fire-blocking gel and have taken other protective measures. We are in continuous
contact with Incident Command and are fully coordinating our efforts with them," said Scott Spencer, worldwide loss prevention
manager for Chubb Personal Insurance. "So far, we are having a lot of success in protecting our clients' homes."
Chubb's claims representatives also are ready to quickly respond to customers' needs. To report a loss, customers may call
800-252-4670, send a fax to 800-300-2538 or click on Report a Loss at www.chubb.com.
In conjunction with Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc., Chubb established its service last year to help protect the homes of Chubb
policyholders in 13 states through a network of highly trained, certified wildfire fighters and highly effective fire-blocking
gel. This service, the nation's largest privately-operated wildfire protection network, is available in Arizona, California,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The member insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies form a multi-billion dollar organization providing property
and casualty insurance for personal and commercial customers worldwide through 8,500 independent agents and brokers. Chubb's
global network includes branches and affiliates in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Chubb is a worldwide
leader in insuring fine homes, automobiles, yachts, antiques and other collectibles, and personal liability. Additional information
on Chubb can be found at www.chubb.com/personal.
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