Farmers and Mechanics Identity Recovery Coverage

Identity Recovery Coverage

For more information on
Identity Recovery Coverage,
call (800) 444-1917 or contact your
Farmers & Mechanics Underwriter

If your policyholder thinks they might be a victim of Identity Theft,
have them call: 800-631-9015

Identity Recovery Coverage combines identity theft insurance with services that help victims restore their credit history and identity records to pre-theft status. These services include:

Identity Recovery Services
Identity Theft Help-Line
Case Manager Service
Expense Reimbursement Coverage

Did you know?

Do Hotel Key Cards Place You at Risk of Identity Theft?
Most Sources Say, "No," Others Suggest it's Best to Destroy the Cards

Do hotel key cards contain a guest's personal information? Can credit card numbers and other data be stolen off the magnetic cards and used for identity theft? Most sources say it's a myth, but you might feel safer if you destroy the cards.

Urban Legend?
The hotel industry and information technology specialists insist the notion is an urban legend. But some consumer activists still worry. They recount isolated incidents of personal information found by authorities on hotel key cards and claim that older card systems and systems in Europe may encode personal data.

Theft, the old fashioned way!
Another threat, they warn, is that large resorts may allow guests to purchase drinks, meals and other retail items at the complex with key cards. When a card is left in a hotel room at checkout, a dishonest person could use the card in the minutes or hours it takes to wipe the guest's name and authorization from the card. [Read More]

Marketing Tools

Business Owners Policy

Quick Reference Guide: Need for insurance, covered services and expenses
Identity Theft Brochure: Explains identity theft risks, product features and benefits
Point-of-Sale Sheet: Explains the product, need and value, and positions and differentiates your company
Employee Announcement: Sample letter to employees announcing the coverage

Farm Owners Policy

Quick Reference Guide: Need for insurance, covered services and expenses
Identity Theft Brochure: Explains identity theft risks, product features and benefits
Point-of-Sale Sheet: Explains the product, need and value, and positions and differentiates your company

Homeowners Policy

Quick Reference Guide: Need for insurance, covered services and expenses
Identity Theft Brochure: Explains identity theft risks, product features and benefits
Point-of-Sale Sheet: Explains the product, need and value, and positions and differentiates your company

The Learning Zone

Did you know?

Identity Recovery Coverage Webinar Recording

Vacation Tips - Identity Theft Doesn't Take a Vacation

Victims' Stories and Case Examples

Frequently Asked Questions - Commercial Lines

Frequently Asked Questions - Personal Lines

Identity Theft Prevention Tips

Creative Thieves - Ways to Steal Your Identity

To Learn More....

The Internet Crime Complaint Center, a joint effort of the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center, offers other tips to help you and your clients avoid being victims of online fraud. The Federal Trade Commission provides useful information about identity theft and fraud, including ways to protect your name and credit.