Westfield Insurance recently announced that it has reached one year since starting its electrical fire prevention program, which uses smart technology to help reduce risks for policyholders. This program was first launched in May 2024, and it uses systems made by Whisker Labs to watch for electrical problems in real time. The main goal is to spot problems early and help prevent electrical fires before they start. Over the past year, the company says the program has shown positive results in helping to keep homes and businesses safer.
The smart technology used by Westfield tracks electrical systems and looks for anything out of the ordinary, such as wiring problems or faulty devices. If the system finds something wrong, it sends an alert so that the property owner can take action quickly. Westfield explains that this early warning system gives people time to fix issues before they become serious and possibly cause a fire. According to the company, this approach is different from older methods that only check wiring during scheduled inspections or after something has already gone wrong.
Westfield Insurance worked with Whisker Labs to bring this program to its policyholders. Whisker Labs is known for its electrical monitoring devices, which are installed in homes and businesses to provide around-the-clock tracking. Since the start of the program, the technology has flagged many electrical problems, including overheating outlets and problems with circuit breakers. Westfield says these alerts have helped customers fix risks before they turned into bigger problems. The company believes that this has reduced the chances of fire, which helps protect both people and property.
In the first year, Westfield reports that its smart technology program has reached more than 1,000 policyholders. The company says it has already prevented several fires by catching problems early. Westfield plans to keep offering this service to more customers in the future. They also say they will keep looking for ways to use new tools and technology to help lower risk and make insurance safer for everyone involved.
The company’s leadership says that this program fits with their goal to be proactive in risk management. They want to help customers avoid losses instead of just responding after something bad has happened. Westfield sees this as a way to add value for policyholders by giving them more information about the safety of their electrical systems. They point out that electrical fires are a leading cause of property damage, so they believe that this kind of monitoring can make a difference.
Westfield Insurance plans to keep working with technology partners and to keep bringing new risk prevention tools to its customers. The company says that it wants to keep learning from the results of the program and to make changes as needed to help more people stay safe from electrical fires. Westfield encourages customers to ask their agents about the program if they are interested in learning more or signing up for the service.
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