WARREN, N.J., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 30 years, the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has offered kidnap/ransom and extortion services to commercial customers through the Ackerman Group. Now, Chubb is offering a wide range of enhanced security services through Ackerman to personal insurance customers as well.

Chubb's Signature personal insurance customers now have access to cyber security consultations, background investigations for domestic employees, a 24/7 hotline for security-related questions, and other services from the Ackerman Group.

"With so much personal information being freely shared online these days, individuals are more vulnerable than ever to cyber-related theft, extortion and a broad range of threats to themselves, their families and their assets," said Maria Cordeiro, client services manager for Chubb Personal Insurance.

"We are pleased to offer Chubb's personal insurance customers services that can help safeguard them and their families," said Mike Ackerman, president and CEO of the Ackerman Group.

The Ackerman Group's security services are part of Signature Suite, an array of consultative and response services that are designed to help eligible Chubb customers protect their assets and families from harm. In addition to addressing security concerns, the Suite's complimentary and discounted service offerings respond to other unique exposures of Signature customers, including travel-related medical and other emergencies, collections management for fine arts and other valuables, and managing household staff and contractors.

About Ackerman Group LLC

Founded in 1977, the Ackerman Group has established itself as a leading provider of a broad range of security services as well as advice on investigative-related issues. Ackerman is best known for its specialization in counterterrorism, analyzing risks while planning for contingencies and recovering hostages. Ackerman also provides executive protection, crisis management and IT management services to its clients.

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.

Contact: David Hilgen
(908) 903-4165
Email: dhilgen@chubb.com

SOURCE Chubb Group of Insurance Companies