As Thieves Target Cars and Packages; Insurers Offer Tips on Protecting Valuables this Holiday Season
CHICAGO – With “package pirate” thefts and “smash and grab” car break ins on the rise during the holiday season, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is urging shoppers to take a few extra precautions to safeguard their property. But if you do fall victim to theft, your loss may be covered by insurance. “With numerous holiday activities such as shopping, decorating, attending parties and traveling, there are many opportunities for thieves to strike, vehicle crashes to occur and even home fires to ignite,” said Bob Passmore, assistant vice president, personal lines