Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group has hired G4S, a security firm, to monitor locations of insured jewelers in the California counties affected by planned power outages intended to prevent wildfires.
To help protect business and inventory, Jewelers Mutual recommends locking all merchandise in a safe or vault at the insured premises. Jewelers' Security Alliance also has sent a notice that included recommendations for jewelers affected by the power outage.
"As a mutual company, our mission has continued for over 100 years to serve our members and the greater jewelry industry. The power situation in California is not only frustrating to our customers, it's also potentially dangerous given the impact to electronic security for jewelers," said John Fierst, Jewelers Mutual vice president of commercial lines.
Mr. Fierst explained that, to ensure the safety of their customers, Jewelers Mutual has deployed security surveillance within the affected areas to monitor locations and avert criminal activity during the shutdown period.
"This devastating situation required immediate action because lives and livelihoods are at stake," Mr. Fierst said. "Jewelers Mutual's dedication and support to our jewelers and the industry has always extended beyond insurance and we will continue to do so for the next 100 years."
Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].