COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationwide claim representatives and agents are beginning to assist members in response to Irma-related claims.

“The safety of our members and our associates is the number one priority,” said Ken Enscoe, Nationwide’s senior director of catastrophe claims operations. “Claims associates are already resolving claims by phone and will be physically on-site as soon as conditions allow.”

Members with storm damage should call the Nationwide claims hotline at 1-800-421-3535, visit www.nationwide.com/insurance-claims-center.jsp or contact their local agent.

“We’ll be addressing our hardest-hit members first. Those homes with a tree through a wall, an exposed roof or other claims in which the home has become uninhabitable are the priority,” Enscoe said. “Claims associates will also focus efforts in those communities with the greatest concentration of property damage.”

There are often delays in more serious claims being reported/investigated because access to the properties can be limited by storm damage.

To prevent further interior damage or loss, Nationwide encourages all members to safely make temporary repairs and offers the following tips:

• Holes in roofs and broken windows should be covered with plastic or plywood
• Secure your property to prevent theft or vandalism.
• An itemized list of the home’s damaged or destroyed contents can assist members in addressing their claim, based on their policy limits and other coverage factors.
• Prevent the growth of bacteria and mildew. Immediately inventory and place all moist content material outside the structure to dry out.
• For structural damages, speak with your Claims Representative about help in finding a local contractor that can work with your adjuster on the scope and price of repairs.
• Use fans to circulate air and assist with drying after removing standing water and establishing it is safe to reconnect electricity.
• Use an air conditioner and dehumidifier if available.
• Keep thermostat set at or below 70 degrees – increasing the thermostat could promote growth of bacteria and mildew.
• Retain nonperishable damaged items to allow for property evaluation.

About Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

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David Gilligan
(614) 677-7305
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MADISON, N.J., Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of an ongoing effort to better connect and interact with the cross-cultural makeup of the many diverse Hispanic communities in the United States and around the globe, Century 21 Real Estate LLC today announced a relaunch of its Spanish website, espanol.century21.com. The foundation of the new ‘look and feel’ pays careful attention to tone, simplicity and delivering relevant content and imagery to create an authentic, one-stop experience that helps guide the Hispanic community, a vitally important segment to housing and to economies as a whole, through their entire homebuying and selling journey.

“Our user research showed that the relationship bond between real estate agents and Hispanic home buying and selling clients is built on trust, and an affinity and understanding of the dramatic cultural disparities within this dynamic consumer segment,” said Cara Whitley, chief marketing officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Ultimately, the driving force behind the relaunch of espanol.century21.com was to connect Latino and Latina home buyers and sellers with C21^® Hispanic agents and those who speak Spanish to help provide better outcomes to clients and customers who view the home not just an asset, but also as the center and future of their families.”

Just last year, the iconic C21 brand released a 2016 Millward Brown consumer survey that showed that the Latino Community at large and Hispanic Millennials endorse Century 21 Real Estate significantly higher than the competition. In addition, the survey found that 70% of Hispanics are most likely to consider CENTURY 21^® the next time they decide to buy or sell a home, and are most likely to recommend the CENTURY 21 brand to someone else.

Looking ahead, CENTURY 21 is continuing its long-standing relationship with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), including today’s general session at the NAHREP National Convention where president and CEO Nick Bailey will speak about how the leading global franchisor is helping to advance the mission of the Hispanic Wealth Project. Bailey is announcing a new C21^® mentorship program to help Spanish women become real estate entrepreneurs called, “Empowering Latinas” and a Hispanic influencer program that authentically speaks to Spanish millennials about the home buying and selling process.

“Our efforts are more than simply translating English into ‘Spanglish’ or focusing only on cultural nuances–it’s an authentic mix of visuals, copy and overall storytelling that is intrinsically connecting Hispanics to the C21^® brand,” added Whitley. “By featuring Spanish-speaking Americans in familiar, real-world settings in the language that helps Hispanics remain connected to their culture, we are showing how we understand their needs intimately and value the tremendous impact they are having on our industry, the economy and the nation as a whole.”

About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is comprised of approximately 7,450 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 79 countries and territories worldwide with more than 115,000 independent sales professionals. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21global.com, commercial.century21.com, century21.com/finehomes, and espanol.century21.com.

©2017 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21^® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Contact:
Peter Mosca
Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Phone: 973.407.5180
Email: [email protected]

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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanic women are rapidly becoming an economic and social powerhouse in the United States, with rising rates of entrepreneurship, educational attainment and delayed marriage, according to Latina 2.0: Fiscally Conscious, Culturally Influential & Familia Forward, a Nielsen report released today. These advances are emerging as the relatively young Latina population is undergoing dramatic growth–37% between 2005 and 2015, with 77% of that growth coming from US-born Latinas, indicating that this largely bi-cultural group will exert a strong influence on both Hispanic and mainstream American culture into the 21st century.

The report also details how brands can exponentially magnify their market for ethnic products by tapping cultural-adjacent consumers who are open to products outside their traditional comfort zones.

“Latinas are coming into their own, and this newfound confidence will have an undeniable impact on our consumer-driven society,” commented Stacie de Armas, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Consumer Engagement at Nielsen. “Hispanic women are increasingly the catalysts in an intercultural marketplace. Not only are they the cornerstone of the Latino family, keeping language and traditions alive, but they are also forging a wider path in the mainstream and using technology to serve as brand and culture influencers. Marketers need to know how to tap this cohort in order to stay relevant and drive consumer engagement in the future.”

Latina 2.0: Fiscally Conscious, Culturally Influential & Familia Forward is the second study on Latinas in Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series, which helps marketers better understand and reach diverse consumers through data-driven insights. The report highlights the soaring Latina population and the boom in Latina entrepreneurship, as well as Latina consumption patterns that are driving growth across a variety of sectors – from beauty to technology.

Highlights from Latina 2.0: Fiscally Conscious, Culturally Influential & Familia Forward include:

U.S. Hispanic Female Population is Booming

• Totaling 28 million, the Latina population accounts for 17 percent of the total U.S. female population and is growing rapidly–37% between 2005 and 2015
• 77% of US Hispanic female population growth over that ten-year span came not from immigration, but from Hispanic girls born in the U.S.
• In many cities, particularly in California and New York, Hispanic females account for the majority of the female population
• Almost half (45%) of all U.S.-born Hispanic females are under the age of 18

Latinas Drive Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture Retention

• Although only 34% of Latinas are foreign-born, 74% over the age of five speak a language other than English at home, with only 26% speaking solely English at home
• Three-quarters of Latinas say they enjoy maintaining cultural traditions

Latinas Are Delaying Marriage as Educational and Career Goals Rise

• More Hispanic women ages 15 and over have never married (39%) than their non-Hispanic White counterparts (25%); that likelihood has increased from 31% in 2005
• 41% of Hispanic women have completed at least some college, and 74% of recent high school graduates are enrolled in college (vs. 72% of non-Hispanic females)

Latinas Are a Booming Entrepreneurial Force

• Latina-majority owned businesses totaled nearly 1.5 million, representing 87% growth over the past five years, far outpacing the 39% growth by Hispanic male-majority owned firms and the 27% growth by total female majority-owned firms
• Latina majority-owned firms make up 44% of all Hispanic-owned firms, and 15% of all female-owned firms
• Sales of Hispanic female majority-owned firms grew 41% during the period –to $78.7 billion, while sales of all female majority-owned U.S. firms grew by only 19%

Latinas Are Super Connected

• Latinas are significantly more likely than non-Hispanic white women to use social networking sites, such as YouTube, Instagram, Google+, Snapchat and Twitter
• Hispanic women are more likely than their non-Hispanic white counterparts to own smartphones and smartwatches, and to watch videos on smartphones, listen to online radio, download/purchase music and play video games

Latinas Are Important Brand and Culture Influencers

• 74% of Hispanic women say they are likely to recommend products to others, while 40% say people often seek their advice before making a purchase, compared to 33% of non-Hispanic White women
• Latinas use social networking sites to recommend or review products and show their support for brands and companies more than non-Hispanic white women
• Over a fifth of married Hispanic women have non-Hispanic spouses and 10% are married to someone of a different race, making them catalysts of intercultural exchange

“Ambicultural Latinas move fluidly between their cultures, driving intercultural affinity by sharing her root culture with friends, family and coworkers,” remarked de Armas. “Latinas truly are at the forefront of this crossover trend, engaging her online and offline social networks, sharing her voice and influencing those around her. Marketers who successfully reach this segment can surely expect to see an increased return on investment.”

For more details and insights on the report, download Latina 2.0: Fiscally Conscious, Culturally Influential & Familia Forward. Nielsen also encourages Latinas(os) in the U.S. to make their voices heard by taking an active role on how their culture is represented in the media. Please visit http://nielsen.com/latinos to register and learn more.

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About Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series

In 2011, Nielsen launched the Diverse Intelligence Series, a robust portfolio of comprehensive reports which focuses solely on diverse consumers’ unique consumption and purchasing habits. The series has become an industry resource to help brands better understand and reach ethnic customers. To learn more about Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence research series, visit www.nielsencommunity.com.

About Nielsen
Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers Watch and Buy. Nielsen’s watch segment provides media and advertising clients with Total Audience measurement services across all devices where content–video, audio and text– is consumed. The Buy segment offers consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers the industry’s only global view of retail performance measurement. By integrating information from its Watch and Buy segments and other data sources, Nielsen provides its clients with both world-class measurement as well as analytics that help improve performance. Nielsen, an S&P 500 company, has operations in over 100 countries covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.

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