Nationwide Insurance News

Economic Crisis Impacts Massachusetts Fire Departments, According to a New National Survey Sponsored by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company

June 9th, 2009

The current economic crisis is negatively impacting fire departments in the state of Massachusetts, according to a comprehensive national survey of firefighters from nearly 9,500 fire departments or 30 percent of departments in the country, including 195 fire departments in Massachusetts.
“Supporting Safer Communities: A National Fire Service Survey,” sponsored by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, found [...]

Nationwide Insurance Urges Property Owners to Protect Against Winter Storm Damage

January 28th, 2009

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is urging customers to take steps now to prevent potential damage from extreme winter weather conditions. With several weeks of winter weather ahead for many parts of the country, there is still ample opportunity for property owners to take preventative action that could save money and avoid frustration.
“As the freezing and [...]

Nationwide Insurance Announces New Commercial Auto Product Features

January 7th, 2009

Nationwide Insurance is pleased to announce new commercial auto product features with the Commercial Auto Plus Endorsement. It provides the following coverages, and more:
New Vehicle Replacement Cost Coverage – Nationwide’s Commercial Auto Plus Endorsement can cover new private passenger vehicles, or pick up trucks up to 20,000 gross vehicle weight, without depreciation, if they are [...]

Firemans Fund Insurance Company Offers the First Payment Card Security Insurance for Retailers

January 7th, 2009

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is introducing the first coverage for retailers that experience a breach of their payment card security system. A single breach of a payment card security system could cost tens of thousands of dollars in penalties and extra expenses.
While most retailers, merchants, and service providers including restaurants are aware of the risks [...]

Nationwide Named Official Insurance Provider of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

January 6th, 2009

Nationwide, one of the country’s largest insurance, financial services and investment management organizations, announced today an agreement to become the “Official Insurance Provider” of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). This is a multi-year agreement that includes Nationwide serving as presenting sponsor of the CIAA Football Championship Game, sponsorship of the CIAA Men’s Tournament
Most Valuable [...]

Gevity Announces 2009 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewal

December 30th, 2008

Gevity, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) that provides HR services to businesses nationwide, today announced that the Company has renewed its 2009 workers’ compensation insurance agreement with member companies of American International Group (AIG) Commercial Insurance.
Consistent with 2008, Gevity will maintain a $1 million per occurrence deductible and will make monthly payments to AIG [...]

Firemans Fund Insurance Company Wins Prestigious California Environmental Award for Its Sustainable Practices / Facilities

November 26th, 2008

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has been honored by the California Environmental Protection Agency with the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) in the category of sustainable practices / facilities. This is California’s highest and most prestigious environmental honor. Fireman’s Fund will be recognized today at an awards ceremony in Sacramento.
The GEELA program recognizes individuals, [...]

Leading Green Insurer, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, Sponsors Greenbuild 2008

November 17th, 2008

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, which has led the insurance industry with green insurance coverages for homes and businesses, will participate as a sponsor of Greenbuild 2008, Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability.
The company will sponsor “Greening Real Estate” and “Operationalizing Green,” two learning session tracks that address topics such as the economics of green buildings [...]

Nationwide Insurance Initiates Fire Response in Santa Barbara County

November 16th, 2008

Nationwide Insurance claim representatives and agents are prepared to assist customers affected by the Tea Fire in Santa Barbara County. Procedures are in place providing quick response to customers’ needs. Policyholders with storm damage should call the Nationwide Insurance claims hotline at 1-800-421-3535.
Nationwide Insurance is reminding customers that walking around fire-damaged property is very dangerous [...]

Tavis Smiley and Nationwide Insurance Make Stop in Dallas to Help Consumers Control Their Financial Future

November 9th, 2008

The 2008 Nationwide On Your Side® Tour with Tavis Smiley will make its final stop in Dallas, Texas, on November 8 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N. Olive Street. In the wake of some of the more difficult economic times facing consumers everywhere, the tour helps people learn about ways to empower themselves and [...]