WARREN, N.J., Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Personal Insurance clients now have access to a network of more than 3,000 independent companies that can help them protect, maintain or restore their homes, cars, jewelry, fine art and other valuable possessions.

Through an online database, Chubb clients can identify pre-qualified service providers in their area. In many cases, they will receive discounts, priority scheduling and other benefits from these firms.

"We created the Chubb Preferred Service Provider Network in response to clients who asked us to refer them to businesses that can help them prevent as well as recover from property losses," said Maria Cordeiro, client services manager for Chubb Personal Insurance. "Because of our long history of appraising and handling claims for high-value homes, we have been able to build and now share an extensive list of professional providers that are dedicated to delivering the high level of service demanded by our customers."

The Chubb Preferred Service Provider Network offers referrals to a wide range of service providers, including:


    --  alarm and security companies;
    --  sprinkler system installers and fire prevention specialists;
    --  art warehousing and transportation providers;
    --  art restorers and conservators;
    --  appraisers of fine art, jewelry and home contents;
    --  architects, builders and interior designers;
    --  electricians, plumbers and roofers; and
    --  auto repair shops.

Chubb has selected the providers by reviewing professional credentials, references, Better Business Bureau reports, criminal databases and other information on the businesses and their owners.

About Chubb
 Since 1882, members of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies have provided property and casualty insurance products to customers around the globe. These products are offered through a worldwide network of independent agents and brokers. The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is known for financial strength, underwriting and loss-control expertise, tailoring products for the needs of high-net-worth individuals and commercial customers in niche markets and select industry segments, and outstanding claim service.

The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is the marketing term used to describe several separately incorporated insurance companies under the common ownership of The Chubb Corporation. The Chubb Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and, together with its subsidiaries, employs approximately 10,000 people throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. For more information regarding The Chubb Corporation, including a listing of the insurers in the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, visit www.chubb.com.

Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
 15 Mountain View Road
P.O. Box 1615
Warren, New Jersey 07059
Contact: Laurie Taylor
(908) 903-2611
Email: ltaylor@chubb.com

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