Travelers Institute® Consumer Insurance Education Symposium in Rochester, New Hampshire, to Highlight Extreme Weather Prepar...
April 24 2015 - 8:07AM
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The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The
Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), will bring its Consumer
Insurance Education series to Rochester, N.H. today. A panel of
insurance, financial services, and real estate professionals will
provide guidance to help consumers protect assets against extreme
weather and mitigate or prevent damage from unexpected events.
According to Travelers claim data from 2012-2014, damage from
the combination of hail, windstorms, and sewer and sump pump
backups occurs more frequently in the months of March through May
than any other time of year.
“Improperly or inadequately protecting assets can have a lasting
effect on a family’s finances,” said Joan Woodward, President of
the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public
Policy at Travelers. “With the support of our partners, we are
pleased to provide consumers with tools and resources that can help
them make informed decisions about their insurance and protect
their property from common causes of damage.”
Spence & Mathews Insurance, the Greater Somersworth Chamber
of Commerce, and the Strafford County Board of Realtors are
partnering with the Travelers Institute for the event. Brian
Gottlob, Economist and Principal at PolEcon, will discuss the
regional economy and current housing market trends in the keynote
address.
The panel discussion, moderated by Woodward, will explain
different types of insurance, such as auto, home, and umbrella
coverage. The panel will feature the following community
leaders:
- Brad Scott, President, Spence
& Mathews Insurance;
- Ann French, Vice President,
Residential Lending, Profile Bank;
- Keith Hoyle, Fire Chief,
Somersworth Fire Department; and
- Dale Sprague, Associate Broker,
REALTOR®, Avalar Advantage Real Estate.
“One of the responsibilities of an independent insurance agent
is to help people who may feel daunted by their insurance options,”
Scott said. “We’re proud to partner with the Travelers Institute
and help our community take a hands-on approach to protecting what
matters most in their daily lives.”
Consumer Insurance Education is part of a broader company-wide
consumer education program at Travelers, which draws on the
organization’s 160 years of risk management expertise. Other
components of this program include the Travelers Institute®
Insurance Guide and resources to help prepare for and prevent
property damage and common hazards at home and at work.
Visit www.travelersinstitute.org to learn more about the
Travelers Institute and its public policy initiatives.
About Spence & Mathews Insurance
Spence & Mathews Insurance has been insuring residents and
businesses of Maine and New Hampshire since 1935. In addition to a
vast array of business insurance products, including workers
compensation, commercial auto, and general liability, the company
also offers home, auto, umbrella, and recreational vehicle
insurance. Spence & Mathews is an independent agency that
represents several top-rated insurance carriers. The company’s 22
staff members serve more than 7,000 clients from their office
located at 4 Sullivan Street in Berwick, Maine.
About Strafford County Board of Realtors
Founded in 1960, the Strafford County Board of REALTORS®
services Durham, Lee, Madbury, Dover, Rollinsford, Barrington,
Rochester, Strafford, Farmington, Milton, Middleton, New Durham,
Wakefield (Sanbornville), Brookfield, and the surrounding areas.
Its Board Office is located at 130 Central Avenue in Dover,
N.H.
About Travelers Institute
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The
Travelers Companies, Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of
public policy topics of importance to the insurance marketplace and
the financial services industry more broadly. The Travelers
Institute draws upon the industry expertise of Travelers’ senior
management and the technical expertise of many of Travelers
underwriters, risk managers, and other experts to provide
information, analysis, and solutions to public policymakers and
regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property casualty
insurance for auto, home, and business. For more information, visit
www.Travelers.com.
for Travelers InstituteMedia:Judy Senechal,
860.277.2366Cell: 860.338.1384
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