Capital Insurance Group Launches New Customer Application For iPhone and Android

CIG Mobile App Provides Real-Time Accessibility and Support

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May 17, 2013, 12:35 ET

MONTEREY, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Insurance Group^® (CIG), the leading regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western U.S., launched its new mobile application for personal automobile policy holders for the iPhone and Android platforms. The free App will provide CIG clients with instant access to view coverage information, display Proof of Insurance, submit a claim, view and upload photos for an insurance claim, and connect with roadside assistance.

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"CIG is one of the few regional insurance carriers with a Mobile App and we are thrilled to provide our customers with a tool that allows for immediate assistance from virtually anywhere," said Peter Cazzolla, President and CEO of Capital Insurance Group. "The new CIG App enables our clients to easily navigate, track, and manage their insurance needs as well as connect with their CIG Insurance Advisor."

Instant access to information
From nearly any location, the CIG Mobile App enables customers to provide proof of auto insurance whenever needed in states like California that accept electronic proof of insurance. Personalized policy and coverage information is also immediately available at the user's fingertips.

Document, submit, and expedite claims
The CIG Mobile App provides a comprehensive interface for the exchange of relevant driver information and documentation of incident after an accident. Images of the accident taken with a smartphone are easily uploaded and stored along with the claim. When initiating an insurance claim report with the CIG App, the claim can be tracked throughout the process.

Receive immediate support
To quickly connect with emergency roadside services and receive immediate support, CIG customers will now be able use the CIG App to access AutoCard 100™ Roadside Assistance; find local towing or rental car services; or connect with their CIG Insurance Advisor.

"Accessibility of our insurance products and risk-management solutions has always been important to us at CIG," said Vincent Ascoli, Capital Insurance Group Personal Lines Manager. "We believe our clients deserve a high level of service and support; the CIG Mobile App allows for immediate access to information, tracking and personal assistance at every step."

CIG policy clients with iPhone or Android devices can download the App free of charge from Apple iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cig-mobile/id642646739?mt=8&uo=4) or Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.capitalinsurancegroup.app1). Additional features will be available in future releases.

To learn more about the CIG Mobile App, visit www.ciginsurance.com/mobile/.

About Capital Insurance Group
Capital Insurance Group^® (CIG) is the leading regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western U.S. since 1898. CIG insures Personal Auto, Homeowners, Farmowners, Condo Owners, Vacation Property, Renters, Apartment Building Owners, and many kinds of Commercial and Agricultural Auto and Property. The 115 year-old company is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best, the independent financial monitor of the insurance industry. CIG has been selected for the Ward's 50 as one of the safest and most efficient property/casualty insurers in the U.S. CIG manages personal, business, and agriculture risks underwritten by its affiliate companies: California Capital Insurance Company, Eagle West Insurance Company, Nevada Capital Insurance Company, and Monterey Insurance Company. Types of policies may vary from state to state. For more information, please visit www.CIGinsurance.com
CIG Delivers More. Continuously.™

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