BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Frankenstorm" that is expected to erupt when Hurricane Sandy collides with a winter storm front may wreak havoc on Mid-Atlantic and Northeast communities, and Liberty Mutual Insurance is prepared to deploy catastrophe teams to help customers in the storm's hardest hit areas.  Claims professionals also are standing by at 1-800-2-CLAIMS (1-800-225-2467), ready to promptly assist affected Liberty Mutual customers.

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Liberty Mutual also has a series of tools for homeowners seeking hurricane preparedness tips before the storm hits at libertymutual.com/prepare.

Note for Editors/Web Managers/Broadcast Producers:  please include this 24/7 number for Liberty Mutual Insurance home and auto insurance customers among your local listings for storm-related claims and safety information:

Liberty Mutual Insurance:  1-800-2-CLAIMS (1-800-225-2467)

About Liberty Mutual Insurance
"Helping people live safer, more secure lives" since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance is a diversified global insurer and the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2011 direct premiums written as reported by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.  Liberty Mutual Insurance also ranks 84th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2011 revenue.  The company has over 45,000 employees located in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

The sixth-largest auto and home insurer in the U.S., Liberty Mutual Insurance (www.libertymutual.com) sells full lines of coverage for automobile, homeowners, valuable possessions, personal liability, and individual life insurance.  The company is an industry leader in affinity partnerships, offering auto and home insurance to employees and members of more than 14,000 companies, credit unions, professional associations and alumni groups.

CONTACT:  Glenn Greenberg
                  (617) 574-5874
                  glenn.greenberg@libertymutual.com

SOURCE Liberty Mutual Insurance