10,000 Customers to Receive Free Fire Hazard
Sensor and Service
WESTFIELD CENTER, Ohio, June 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Westfield, a U.S.-based property
and casualty company, is launching Ting, an innovative
solution designed to help enhance fire safety for customers.
Collaborating with Whisker Labs, Westfield is offering the Ting
sensor and three years of fire prevention service for free. Ting
uses advanced smart plug-in sensors to monitor the electrical
network of a home to help detect electrical hazards, alert
homeowners, and lead them through timely repairs to avoid potential
electrical fires. Westfield will provide Ting at no cost to 10,000
home and condo customers this year and plans to deploy the smart
sensor and service to another 20,000+ homeowners over the next
three years.
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Steve Butler, AVP, personal lines
product management and underwriting at Westfield says, "Part of our
mission is to enable our customers' peace of mind and Ting does
exactly that by giving homeowners advance notice to help prevent a
potential home fire." Butler adds, "Westfield has a long history –
176 years, in fact – of offering insurance products and solutions
to protect customers and communities, and this new technology is
well aligned with our mission."
Ting is a widely adopted smart home technology with a proven
track record of helping prevent electrical fires by giving advanced
warnings to mitigate fire hazards before they cause a catastrophic
loss. Ting can also detect electrical faults in the utility grid
that could damage a home and potentially trigger wildfires in some
areas prone to these types of natural catastrophes. Additionally,
Ting can help predict issues that can lead to water damage inside a
home and users appreciate the engaging, hands-on customer
experience with valuable notifications and tips offered by
Ting.
"The Whisker Labs Ting team is excited to join forces with
Westfield to help prevent electrical fires in customers' homes,"
Shared Bob Marshall, Co-Founder & CEO of Whisker Labs. "As a
company, we are committed to reducing home fires, while delivering
an engaging experience that customers have come to expect through
smart technology. Together with Westfield, we're proud to offer a
product that helps keep homes safer."
Whisker Labs partnered with Hartford Steam Boiler in 2018 to
bring Ting to the insurance market. "Fire continues to be one of
the most devastating losses. Ting presents clients the opportunity
to both reduce the risk of electrical fires and gather insightful
data," says John Riggs, chief
technology officer and senior vice president of Applied Technology
Solutions for HSB. "It's easy to install, user-friendly, and is
making an impact. We continue to receive positive feedback from our
insurance clients and their policyholders."
Westfield customers interested in the Ting program can reach out
to their Westfield agent to learn more and enroll online. Learn
more about the Westfield and Ting collaboration.
About Westfield
Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working
farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of
the individual. Today, more than 175 years later, as a leading
U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company with more than
$10 billion in GAAP assets, Westfield
underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines
of coverage through a network of over 1,000 leading
independent agents and brokers. Westfield recently
acquired Lloyd's of London Syndicate 1200, establishing the company
as a global franchise. Learn more
at www.westfieldinsurance.com.
Westfield currently offers personal lines coverage in IA, IL,
IN, KY, MN, OH, PA, TN, WI, WV.
About Whisker Labs
Whisker Labs develops cutting-edge sensor technology to protect
families, homes, and communities by predicting and helping prevent
electrical fires while also monitoring the resiliency and safety of
the U.S. electrical grid. Through a single, DIY sensor plugged into
a wall outlet, Ting, Whisker Labs' flagship solution, enables
intelligent detection, localization, and mitigation of hazards
before they can start a fire. As one of the fastest growing grid
IoT networks, Ting is proven to prevent 4 out 5 home electrical
fires, reducing home fire losses and saving lives across the U.S.
every day. For more information visit www.whiskerlabs.com.
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About HSB
HSB, part of Munich Re, is a multi-line specialty insurer and
provider of inspection, risk management and IoT technology
services. HSB insurance offerings include equipment breakdown,
cyber risk, specialty liability and other coverages. HSB blends its
engineering expertise, technology and data to craft inventive
insurance and service solutions for existing and emerging risks
posed by technological change. Throughout its 150-year history
HSB's mission has been to help clients prevent loss, advance
sustainable use of energy, and build deeper relationships that
benefit business, public institutions, and consumers. HSB holds
A.M. Best Company's highest financial rating, A++ (Superior).
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