BCAA ranked highest in J.D. Power customer satisfaction study for home insurance providers in Western Canada two years in a row

BURNABY, BC, Aug. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - For the second consecutive year, BCAA has been awarded the highest satisfaction ranking among home insurance providers in Western Canada by renowned consumer research group, J.D. Power. Among 14 home insurance providers in Western Canada, BCAA achieved the highest overall satisfaction score.

"BCAA thanks each and every one of our employees for their outstanding personal commitment and efforts to always provide a friendly, caring and helpful experience for our Members and customers," says Tim Condon, BCAA President and CEO. "BCAA is honoured to receive this award for the fourth time in six years, and we're thrilled to receive this distinction two years in a row. To be recognized by our customers as the insurance provider with the highest level of customer satisfaction is the ultimate form of recognition."

Widely recognized for its customer satisfaction research, J.D. Power, an independent and trusted market researcher, conducted its annual study that measures home insurance policyholder experiences with their primary insurers. The study examines satisfaction among home insurance customers of the largest insurers in Canada within five categories: interactions, policy offerings, price, billing, and payment and claims.

"An insurance policy is unique in that customers purchase it hoping they never need to use it. For those unfortunate enough to need to file a claim, this is often the first time that customers truly get to judge whether their trust in the insurer was well placed," according to J.D. Power. "This is where insurers can make or break their customer relationships. Insurance companies that provide a satisfying claims experience are more likely to have loyal customers who will be far more likely to renew their policies each year and more often recommend their insurer or agent to others."

The 2013 Canadian Home Insurance Customer Satisfaction Study^SM is based on 7,808 total responses. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in April-May 2013. Your experiences may vary. For the complete ranking, visit jdpower.com.

About BCAA
BCAA is one of the most trusted organizations in British Columbia, serving one in four B.C. households. With over 800,000 Members, BCAA provides an array of award-winning home, auto and travel insurance products and services, and roadside assistance. BCAA has also received the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates award for "Highest Customer Satisfaction among Home Insurance Providers in Western Canada". Now in its 107^th year, BCAA has over $400 million in annual sales, 27 locations and over 800 employees. To learn more about the benefits of BCAA Membership, visit bcaa.com. For more information on the BCAA Road Safety Foundation visit BCAARoadSafety.com.

SOURCE: British Columbia Automobile Association

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