Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan launches Ting program
Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan announced a new fire safety program that will provide Ting smart sensors and three years of fire prevention service at no cost to homeowners. At launch, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan will provide Ting to 10,500 policyholders and is planning for program expansion.
Ting is a plug-in sensor, created by Whisker Labs, that monitors a home for electrical hazards that can lead to fires. It provides early detection of problems in home wiring, appliances and devices, and utility-provided power. Ting delivers real-time alerts and works directly with homeowners to identify and mitigate electrical hazards.
To date, Ting has reached over 900,000 homes and protected over 14,000 families from potentially devastating fires. The company claims that its solution is proven to prevent 4 out of 5 home electrical fires.
Whisker Labs partnered with Hartford Steam Boiler in 2018 to bring Ting to the insurance market.
“Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan is committed to protecting what matters most to our policyholders. Ting is a win-win for Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan and for our customers. The proven claims cost reductions allow us to provide this at no charge to our customers. It’s a sound business decision that helps keep our customers safe.” – Don Simon, Chief Executive Officer.
“The Whisker Labs team is excited to collaborate with Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, whose strong commitment to customer safety aligns perfectly with our mission. We’re committed to reducing home fires and providing valuable power alerts that customers love, strengthening customer engagement for agents, and significantly reducing claims costs. Prevention is truly better for everyone.” – Bob Marshall, Whisker Labs Co-Founder and CEO.
“With over 900,000 Ting customers, Whisker Labs has proven that they can economically prevent fires, while delighting customers with concierge quality service and support. Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan is making a great decision for its customers and business in rolling out the Ting program. HSB is excited to facilitate this great win-win partnership.” – Jeff O’Shaughnessy, Senior Vice President of HSB.
