Chubb Conducts Security Evaluation Program for NJ Police; Seminar Part of a Statewide Effort to Further Enhance Security Following Terrorist Attack.Business Editors WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2002 The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has completed a two-day security evaluation seminar for 41 New Jersey law enforcement and emergency service officials. The seminar will assist law enforcement and other agencies in conducting security surveys of both government and industrial facilities around the state. "This effort appears to be the first of its kind in the nation bringing together the resources of private industry and law enforcement," said Victor Sordillo, global loss control technical services manager for Chubb Commercial Insurance and a member of a private-industry advisory committee to New Jersey's Domestic Security Preparedness pre·par·ed·ness n. The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat. Noun 1. preparedness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them Task Force. "This program is a model for other states," added John Degnan, president of The Chubb Corporation and a former New Jersey attorney general. "Chubb is very proud to be playing a leadership role for our home state, for law enforcement and for the nation's homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States effort." "Thanks to the leadership of John Degnan, Chubb has demonstrated how the private sector can make critical contributions to the safety and security of New Jersey's citizens," said Attorney General David Samson. "By taking a personal interest in the state's domestic security efforts, John continues to show the vision and dedication that made him a great attorney general and an outstanding corporate leader. Chubb has generously shared its expertise in security matters, helping us to identify potential threats and protect our residents and resources." Eight loss control specialists from Chubb explained how they detect security breaches and threats associated with buildings, their surroundings, company employees, the use of the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the , chemicals and shipping cargo. The specialists discussed the steps involved in a security evaluation, a broad range of security best practices and protection systems that should be in place at businesses, and disaster planning disaster planning - disaster recovery and recovery techniques. Chubb also arranged for two leading authorities on burglar BURGLAR. One who commits a burglary. (q. v.) alarms and safes to address the group. The seminar is part of a statewide effort to further enhance security following the terrorist attack on the nation last September 11. In October, the state enacted the New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Act, which established the Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force, to coordinate statewide anti-terrorism efforts. Composed of such officials as the state's attorney Noun 1. state's attorney - a prosecuting attorney for a state state attorney prosecuting attorney, prosecuting officer, prosecutor, public prosecutor - a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state general, police superintendent, transportation commissioner, health commissioner and the head of the Office of Emergency Management, the task force seeks to foster cooperation between the public and private sectors in assessing risks and developing and implementing preparedness, response and recovery plans. The task force is supported by a private-industry Infrastructure Advisory Committee, on which Chubb's Sordillo serves, along with representatives from New Jersey's utilities, energy, transportation, health care, chemical, financial, pharmaceutical and other critical infrastructure industries. In addition to holding the seminar, Chubb is assisting the task force with developing best practices for site security across different industries. To this end, the insurer An individual or company who, through a contractual agreement, undertakes to compensate specified losses, liability, or damages incurred by another individual. An insurer is frequently an insurance company and is also known as an underwriter. has provided the task force with loss prevention and risk analysis tools it uses in underwriting Underwriting 1. The process by which investment bankers raise investment capital from investors on behalf of corporations and governments that are issuing securities (both equity and debt). 2. The process of issuing insurance policies. insurance policies. These include risk management reviews for workplace violence, network security, and burglary burglary, at common law, the breaking and entering of a dwelling house of another at night with the intent to commit a felony, whether the intent is carried out or not. and fire protection. "The use of these best practices, along with security surveys, will help New Jersey businesses address terrorist threats, as well as natural disasters, fires and other catastrophes," said Sordillo. "By improving their risk management practices, companies also will be better able to control their operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . We see this effort as a `win-win' for the state, the law enforcement community, the New Jersey economy, businesses and the homeland security effort." The member insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies form a multi-billion dollar organization providing property and casualty insurance for personal and commercial customers worldwide through 5,000 independent agents and brokers. Chubb's global network includes branches and affiliates throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Asia and Australia. --30--vp/ny* csm
CONTACT: Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Warren
Mark Schussel, 908/903-2107
mschussel@chubb.com
KEYWORD: NEW JERSEY
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: GOVERNMENT INSURANCE
SOURCE: Chubb Group of Insurance
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