Crime Exposure Worries Americans In Bad Economy
2009 January 31
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies recently conducted a nationwide survey of 1,000 people and “more than four in 10 Americans are worried that the economic environment can expose their families to crime…”
Here are some of the findings:
- 41 percent of those who responded to a nationwide survey are anxious about crimes that they and/or their families will be exposed to based on the economy
- 40 percent are disturbed about domestic contractors’ dependability
As for improvements to the home:
- 45 percent intend to prolong home improvements such as additions or renovations
- 25 percent intend to cut back their spending on repairs and maintenance
Source: 2008 Chubb National Home Protection Survey