According to the Federal Trade Commission, many major cities in California are among the “Top 50 Identity Theft-Prone Cities” in the country (i.e. San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento and others). Wawanesa’s residential policyholders now have the peace-of-mind knowing that Identity Theft 911 will resolve any fraud-related issues, including those arising from a natural disaster or traveling abroad.

“I believe it is fair to say that many of us don’t know whom to call after learning we’ve been victimized by identity theft,” said David J. Goss, V.P. of United States Operations for Wawanesa. “Not knowing where to start can be overwhelming and frustrating. By providing our policyholders with Identity Theft 911 Resolution Services, a personal advocate works one-on-one to guide them through the entire resolution process. Our policyholders save time and minimize the stress endured by utilizing these services.”

Identity Theft 911 Resolution Services

If a Wawanesa policyholder becomes a victim of identity theft, a fraud expert will work on their behalf to restore their identity and allow them to resume their lives as normal. Identity Theft 911’s resolution service includes:
Unlimited one-on-one access to an expert personal advocate
Fraud alerts placed with all three credit bureaus and a review of credit reports
Assistance preparing the Fraud Victim Affidavit and documents
Assistance notifying all relevant businesses, agencies and institutions
Assistance replacing checks, credit cards and debit cards
A full year of credit monitoring, fraud monitoring and follow-up after resolution
All services apply to immediate family members

“Identity Theft 911 also provides our customers with Disaster Recovery and Identity Travel Services,” continued Goss. “In a disaster prone state such as California, the Disaster Recovery services help our insureds to quickly recapture the critical documentation such as marriage certificates, passports and tax documents needed to rebuild their lives. The Travel Services are available to those victimized while traveling domestically or internationally.”

Identity Theft 911 Disaster Recovery Services

If a policyholder becomes a victim of a natural disaster, the program offers assistance to those who have lost personal information or documentation. The disaster response service includes:
Assistance with emergency authentication
Retrieving, replacing or recreating lost or destroyed legal, financial or personal identification documents
Assistance in handling insurance claims and accessing records
Assistance in relaying information to law enforcement and government agencies, employers and relatives, and other relevant institutions

Identity Theft 911 Identity Travel Assistance Services

When a policyholder loses their identification or personal information while traveling, Identity Theft 911’s Travel Assistance Service provides:
Document replacement to help expedite travel
Assistance with access to financial institutions and records
Coordination of emergency funds from family or friends through secure channels
Central communications hub to relay messages to family or friends
Management of work and insurance notifications until the victim has safely returned home
Proactive tools and services to help avoid identity crime and interpret signs of possible fraud
Dedicated advocate to help guide the victim through the resolution process, as well as resolve credit file problems resulting from theft/compromise

In addition to resolution services, all policyholders will have access to a wealth of educational materials, such as articles, interviews, tips, and daily Threat Alerts. This information is accessible through a dedicated website: http://www.idtheftwawanesa.com.

About Wawanesa Insurance

Wawanesa Insurance was established as a farmers' mutual insurance carrier in 1896 in Wawanesa, Manitoba under the laws of Canada and was subsequently incorporated by an Act of Parliament on May 1, 1929. The United States Branch was established under the laws of California on May 23, 1974. The U.S. Company is headquartered in San Diego, California. Wawanesa Insurance is currently licensed to write automobile insurance in the states of California and Oregon. The company provides homeowners insurance to customers in the state of California. The U.S. operation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company of Canada, one of the leading insurance carriers in Canada. For more information about Wawanesa Insurance, visit www.WawanesaUS.com.

About Identity Theft 911

Identity Theft 911 is an industry leader in identity management, providing innovative, enterprise-level fraud solutions and consumer education to Fortune 500 companies, many of America's largest insurance companies and corporate benefit providers, and a wide spectrum of financial institutions, colleges, and universities. More than 11 million households are enrolled in Identity Theft 911's comprehensive identity management programs.