Pekin Insurance announced that comprehensive identity theft services provided by CyberScout, America’s leading identity theft resolution and education services provider, are now available to homeowner policyholders by endorsement.
“Our goal is to provide protection and long-term security for our policyholders by continually monitoring our portfolio of products to meet their ever-changing needs,” said Gordon Walker, chairman and CEO of Pekin Insurance.
“As identity theft presents new risks to our customers and requires specialized resolution, we’ve chosen to take a leadership position by enhancing policyholder coverage and partnering with CyberScout for their superior service and expertise.”
Homeowner policyholders and their immediate household members automatically receive:
- The free benefit of CyberScout’s “LifeStages” program for expert one-on-one resolution services and consultation from on-demand certified fraud specialists, plus credit and fraud monitoring tools, during various life events when consumers are particularly vulnerable to identity theft.
- Dedicated online access to CyberScout’s proactive educational material, including daily threat alerts, investigative articles, monthly newsletters, white papers and preventative tips.
“From cyber crimes to credit fraud to security breaches, the threat to one’s identity is rising and victims are subject to insurmountable financial and emotional damage,” said Matthew Cullina, CEO of CyberScout. “Pekin Insurance customers now have the assurance that experienced specialists are ready to help resolve their identity theft issues by placing fraud alerts, completing fraud affidavits and interfacing with police departments, creditors, collection agencies and credit rating bureaus on their behalf.”
