Homeserve

HomeServe plc: First Utility Partnership in Japan

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Energy, Professional services, Utilities, Finance, Companies, Economy of Japan, Homeserve, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi, Industries

HomeServe Japan Corporation (HomeServe Japan), a joint venture between HomeServe plc and Mitsubishi Corporation, has signed its first utility partnership with Chugoku Electric and began test marketing with homeowners today.

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  • HomeServe Japan Corporation (HomeServe Japan), a joint venture between HomeServe plc and Mitsubishi Corporation, has signed its first utility partnership with Chugoku Electric and began test marketing with homeowners today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200114005349/en/
    HomeServe plc: First Utility Partnership in Japan (Photo: Business Wire)
    Two products are being marketed to Japanese homeowners combined electrical wiring and air-conditioning cover; and comprehensive plumbing cover.
  • In return for signing up to an exclusive, long term affinity partnership with HomeServe Japan, Chugoku Electric earns a commission on every sale and renewal.
  • HomeServe Japan is responsible for marketing and service to homeowners, and has partnered with local providers to fulfil the service.

Dominion Products and Services to Relaunch Repair Service Program for Utah Homeowners

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
MEN, Other Professional Services, Family, Other Energy, Insurance, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Consumer, Alternative energy, Energy, Professional services, Other Consumer, Women, Seniors, Dominion Energy, Homeserve, Companies, Energy, Economy of the United States, Questar Corporation, Questar Pipeline

Dominion Products and Services, Inc., an affiliate of Dominion Energy, announced today the relaunch of its optional repair service program for Utah homeowners.

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  • Dominion Products and Services, Inc., an affiliate of Dominion Energy, announced today the relaunch of its optional repair service program for Utah homeowners.
  • Dominion Products and Services, Inc., is an affiliate of Dominion Energy, the parent of the gas utility Dominion Energy Utah.
  • Dominion Products and Services has partnered with HomeServe to offer and administer all of its home repair programs to customers of Dominion Energy subsidiaries, including Dominion Energy Utah.
  • About Dominion Products & Services, Inc.
    Dominion Products & Services, Inc., is a subsidiary of Dominion Energy.

National League of Cities Honors HomeServe USA with its “Service to Cities Award”

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Professional services, Philanthropy, Building Systems, Other Philanthropy, Utilities, Foundation, Insurance, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Homeserve, National League of Cities, Clarence E. Anthony, Local government

On Saturday, November 23, 2019, the National League of Cities (NLC) presented HomeServe USA with its distinguished Service to Cities Award at the 2019 NLC City Summit in San Antonio.

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  • On Saturday, November 23, 2019, the National League of Cities (NLC) presented HomeServe USA with its distinguished Service to Cities Award at the 2019 NLC City Summit in San Antonio.
  • HomeServe received the award in honor of the launch of the HomeServe Cares Foundation earlier this year.
  • We are honored to receive this recognition from the National League of Cities for our corporate commitment to spreading hope and supporting communities.
  • We are pleased to recognize HomeServe with NLCs 2019 Service to Cities Award, said Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities (NLC).

HomeServe Acquires ServLine

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Homeserve, Warranty, Stillwater Central Railroad

ServLines unique business model will enhance what HomeServe can offer to our 700 municipal and utility water partners and their customers, said John Kitzie, Chief Executive Officer of HomeServe USA.

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  • ServLines unique business model will enhance what HomeServe can offer to our 700 municipal and utility water partners and their customers, said John Kitzie, Chief Executive Officer of HomeServe USA.
  • The ServLine team is excited to join forces with HomeServe, which has long been recognized as the leader in providing repair plans to cover common home emergencies, said Mark Slater, President of ServLine.
  • Integration of ServLine into the HomeServe business will begin immediately after closing, which is expected to be in late December 2019.
  • HomeServe USA Corp. (HomeServe) is a leading provider of home repair solutions serving more than 4.2 million customers across the US and Canada under the HomeServe, Home Emergency Insurance Solutions, Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) and Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) names.

HomeServe Enters into Home Expert Business in U.S. with Acquisition of eLocal

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Technology, Insurance, Construction & Property, Utilities, Professional services, Energy, Internet, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Homeserve, Richard Harpin, Checkatrade

The acquisition will be the foundation for HomeServes Home Expert business in the United States.

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  • The acquisition will be the foundation for HomeServes Home Expert business in the United States.
  • The acquisition of eLocal provides HomeServe with an exceptional launching pad for its Home Experts business in the United States.
  • This business model has already proven successful in the UK with HomeServes acquisition of Checkatrade and in Spain with Habitissimo.
  • We are delighted to have agreed to buy a majority shareholding in eLocal, said Richard Harpin, Chief Executive and Founder of HomeServe PLC.

HomeServe Cares Foundation Launches New Round of the “Caring for Community” Grant Program

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Monday, November 18, 2019
Construction & Property, Women, Seniors, MEN, Philanthropy, Family, Consumer, Foundation, Residential Building & Real Estate, Homeserve, Homelessness, Humans, Academic disciplines, Economy

HomeServe USA, a leading provider of home repair solutions, is launching another solicitation for its HomeServe Cares Foundation Caring for Community grant program.

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  • HomeServe USA, a leading provider of home repair solutions, is launching another solicitation for its HomeServe Cares Foundation Caring for Community grant program.
  • Driven by the mission to support those who served, the HomeServe Cares Foundation will award grants to two organizations in this round to address in-home accessibility, homelessness issues, counseling services or job training for veterans.
  • HomeServe is committed to providing resources to assist veterans, who are an integral part of our community and culture, said HomeServe CEO John Kitzie.
  • Since launching the Caring for Community grant program in April 2019, the HomeServe Cares Foundation has awarded six grants to organizations around the U.S.

Americaneagle.com Named a 2019 Sitecore Experience Award Winner for Work with Customer HomeServe

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Sitecore, Homeserve

CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Americaneagle.com today announced it was named a 2019 Sitecore Experience Award winner for its work with client HomeServe USA ( HomeServe ).

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Americaneagle.com today announced it was named a 2019 Sitecore Experience Award winner for its work with client HomeServe USA ( HomeServe ).
  • Americaneagle.com was one of just three American agencies to win a 2019 Sitecore Experience Award (SEA), which recognizes brands that have built truly customer-centric digital experiences with Sitecore technology.
  • All category winners were automatically entered for the Ultimate Experience Award, an honor given to entrants whose digital transformation has elevated the customer experience.
  • The Ultimate Experience Award Winners will be announced at Sitecore Symposium 2019, November 4-7 in Orlando, Florida.

HomeServe Cares Foundation Announces Second Round “Caring for Community” Grant Winners

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Philanthropy, Women, Seniors, Building Systems, MEN, Family, Fund Raising, Foundation, Consumer, Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, Thermodynamics, United States Department of Energy, Weatherization, Homeserve

HomeServe USA announced today the four winners of its HomeServe Cares Foundation (HSCF) Caring for Community grant program .

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  • HomeServe USA announced today the four winners of its HomeServe Cares Foundation (HSCF) Caring for Community grant program .
  • The HSCF Caring for Community grant will enable the organization to execute a weatherization blitz project to help protect the homes of 120 senior citizens in the community through projects like HVAC tune-ups, replacing air filters, and improving insulation.
  • The final winner of the HSCF Caring for Community grant program is Columbus, Ohio-based LifeCare Alliance .
  • Details about the HomeServe Cares Foundation and the Caring for Community program are available on the HomeServe website, www.HomeServeCaresFoundation.com .

Biannual State of the Home Survey Finds HVAC System Repairs Are A Concern for Many Homeowners

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Women, Seniors, Technology, MEN, Family, Mobile, Wireless, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Building Systems, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Professional services, Building biology, Building engineering, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Homeserve, HVAC, Architecture, Visual arts, Engineering

Adding to these new insights, the survey found that many homeowners are especially concerned about the condition of their homes heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC).

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  • Adding to these new insights, the survey found that many homeowners are especially concerned about the condition of their homes heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC).
  • Almost half of homeowners (47 percent) say they are concerned about their homes HVAC system breaking down or needing repair.
  • Understanding that this is a major concern for homeowners, HomeServe continues to expand its HVAC offerings, including through recent acquisitions of HVAC companies in Cleveland and the Washington, D.C.-area .
  • With technology transforming how we live, the latest survey also explored what homeowners most want from a home maintenance mobile app.

HomeServe Hosts Fourth Annual Contractor Conference

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Homeserve, Construction industry, General contractor, The Home Depot, Construction, Industries

San Antonio, Texas served as the backdrop for HomeServes 4th Annual Contractor Conference where the leading provider of home repair solutions brought together 62 of the leading contractors in its nationwide network.

Key Points: 
  • San Antonio, Texas served as the backdrop for HomeServes 4th Annual Contractor Conference where the leading provider of home repair solutions brought together 62 of the leading contractors in its nationwide network.
  • During the conference, HomeServe presented several awards to recognize the top contractors in the companys network.
  • This award honors the contractor who joined the HomeServe network in the last year and has already proven to be a top performer.
  • HomeServes 4th Annual Contractor Conference was sponsored by Service Bench, PlusOne Solutions, and Home Depot.