Quantcast
 
New book by Larry Connors Click here Improve your trading - See how


 

Travelers Ready to Respond to Areas Impacted by Hurricane Gustav

Sun. August 31, 2008; Posted: 12:19 PM
Stocks RSS
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TRV | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Travelers (NYSE:TRV) national Catastrophe Response Center has mobilized its Catastrophe Response Team along with five Mobile Claim Headquarters as Hurricane Gustav heads toward the Gulf Coast region. These resources will quickly move into the areas impacted by Hurricane Gustav to help customers begin recovering from the storm. The Mobile Claim Headquarters are fully self-contained custom-built RVs designed to operate as insurance claim offices and are staffed to provide claim services immediately following a disaster, including issuing debit cards for immediate living expenses to policyholders on the spot. Mobile Claim Headquarters also assist customers unable to report their claim by telephone and serve as an additional resource for customers and anyone needing immediate assistance locating additional disaster assistance resources. Up-to-date Mobile Claim Headquarters locations can be found at www.travelers.com.

"Our priority is to deploy resources to assist all our customers as soon as it is safe to do so," said Ray Stone, vice president of catastrophe operations for Travelers. "All our claim professionals are committed to doing what it takes to help our customers through this potentially difficult situation."

Customers are advised to report claims directly to Travelers as soon as possible after a loss. Travelers claim professionals are available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CLAIM REPORTING PHONE NUMBERS

-- Home and Auto Claims: 800.CLAIM33 (800.252.4633)

-- Business Claims: 800.238.6225

-- Flood Claims: 800.505.0193

Other disaster tips to help customers get through the difficult time of a loss include:

-- Protect property from further damage by arranging for reasonable temporary repairs as soon as possible. For example, if windows are broken, have them boarded up to protect the home and property against vandalism or weather damage.

-- Keep an accurate record of all temporary repair expenses (e.g., bills and/or material receipts) so it can be added to the amount of your claim. Also, keep an accurate record of any and all expenses incurred to be considered for possible reimbursement. Please do not make any permanent repairs until the insurance adjuster has had a chance to review the damage.

-- Determine the damage to personal property (contents). Make a written list of what was damaged. To be as accurate as possible, please include the manufacturer, brand name and the place and date of purchase.

-- Work with legitimate contractors to get through the repair process. Unfortunately, during catastrophes, there are some people that try to take advantage of the situation. Make sure any contractors engaged are fully licensed and insured.

About Travelers

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) is a leading property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. Travelers understands that life and business are inherently dynamic and that the best way to serve customers is to deliver insurance in-synch with evolving risks. The company's diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage in the auto, home and business settings. Travelers is a Fortune 100 company, with 2007 revenues of approximately $26 billion. The company has more than 33,000 employees. For more information on being in-synch, visit www.travelers.com.

SOURCE: The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Travelers Companies, Inc. Matt Bordonaro, 860-277-7014 Cell: 860-202-3034 Sheila Trauernicht, 860-277-7461 Cell: 860-707-3907

For full details on The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV) click here. The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV) has Short Term PowerRatings of 5. Details on The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV) Short Term PowerRatings is available at This Link.

    


More News:   Market Updates | Stock Alerts | All Trading News | Stock Index

Email
Print
Archives
Feedback
Email Article Link
Close X
Recipients email address
Your name
Your email
Add a note (optional)




Stocks RSS





Related News [TRV]
PREMIER SPONSORED LINKS
TRADE CENTER
 
The TradingMarkets Directory
RELATED SITES
Nothing but forex
Please call 1-213-955-5858 ext. 1

About TradingMarkets | Contact | Advertise | Careers | Link to Us | Site Map | Help | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Return Policy | Testimonials | Feedback

Disclaimer:

The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities or currencies customers should buy or sell for themselves. The analysts and employees or affiliates of Company may hold positions in the stocks, currencies or industries discussed here. You understand and acknowledge that there is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities and/or currencies. The Company, the authors, the publisher, and all affiliates of Company assume no responsibility or liability for your trading and investment results. Factual statements on the Company's website, or in its publications, are made as of the date stated and are subject to change without notice.

It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators presented in these products will be profitable or that they will not result in losses. Past results of any individual trader or trading system published by Company are not indicative of future returns by that trader or system, and are not indicative of future returns which be realized by you. In addition, the indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features of Company's products (collectively, the "Information") are provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Examples presented on Company's website are for educational purposes only. Such set-ups are not solicitations of any order to buy or sell. Accordingly, you should not rely solely on the Information in making any investment. Rather, you should use the Information only as a starting point for doing additional independent research in order to allow you to form your own opinion regarding investments. You should always check with your licensed financial advisor and tax advisor to determine the suitability of any investment.

HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN INHERENT LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING AND MAY NOT BE IMPACTED BY BROKERAGE AND OTHER SLIPPAGE FEES. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER- OR OVER-COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.

The Connors Group, Inc.
15260 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 2200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

© Copyright 2009 The Connors Group, Inc.


All analyst commentary provided on TradingMarkets.com is provided for educational purposes only. The analysts and employees or affiliates of TradingMarkets.com may hold positions in the stocks or industries discussed here. This information is NOT a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. Your use of this and all information contained on TradingMarkets.com is governed by the Terms and Conditions of Use. Please click the link to view those terms. Follow this link to read our Editorial Policy.

© 2009 The Connors Group, Inc.