California Casualty Announces Identity Theft Resolution Service
California Casualty proudly introduces Identity Theft Resolution Service, a new benefit automatically available to our CSFA customers at no extra cost. This important service is designed to give their policyholders a sense of security in a time of increasing concern over identity theft.
"Because we want every customer to have access to this vital service, we have decided to provide it as a free benefit to all of our policyholders beginning January 1, 2007," said Beau Brown, California Casualty's Chief Executive Officer. "This places us in rare company, since most companies require the purchase of additional coverage to qualify for identity theft assistance."
Every day, 19,000 people discover their identity has been stolen. America's fastest growing crime, identity theft doesn't discriminate—its victims are of all ages, lifestyles and income levels. Without professional assistance, victims often spend more than 20 work days recovering from this crime. Additionally, many don't know what to do first in resolving this situation where immediate and focused action is crucial.
Now, with Identity Theft Resolution Service, California Casualty customers have help standing by should they discover that their identity has been stolen or compromised. They have partnered with Identity Theft 911, LLC, America's leader in identity theft resolution, to provide their customers with expert assistance in resolving their situation quickly and thoroughly should they fall victim to this crime. This free and automatic service includes:
- a fraud specialist assigned as personal advocate for the entire resolution process.
- direct assistance with agency notifications, report filings and documentation.
- one full year of credit and fraud monitoring.
- assistance replacing documents lost to a theft, home disaster or while traveling.
- ongoing theft prevention education available 24/7 that includes fraud alerts, tips, FAQs, identity theft news and expert advice
Complete service details can be found at www.aplus.com/idtheft.html
By knowing where your identity is exposed and taking precautions to protect it, you can reduce your chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. Here are some quick tips from Identity Theft 911, LLC:
- Do not carry your Social Security card in your wallet. Only use secure online shopping sites.
- Use online bill pay and e-bills to remove confidential information from the mail and improve payment tracking.
- Use a secure locking mailbox or a post office box.
- Shred anything that contains your name, address, or other sensitive data before discarding, using a crosscut shredder.
- Never write your Social Security number on your checks.
- For more tips on how to protect your identity, visit http://www.aplusidtheft.com
California Casualty has been serving the insurance needs of Americans since 1914. As CSFA's chosen benefits provider, they are proud of 30 years of dedicated service to CSFA members like you. In that time, they have worked with our organization in designing policies tailored to the specific needs of firefighters. This exclusive, committed relationship allows them to provide the unique coverage features, exceptional service and competitive rates that you deserve. If you have general insurance questions or would like a no-obligation rate quote, call one of our knowledgeable sales representatives at: 1-877-999-8947.
You can download the full brochure here in PDF format and you can also download our postcard mailer about this here.