2008-05-13 01:53:01 -

www.safeco.com - Safeco (NYSE:SAF) claims professionals are on the ground helping customers in Kansas recover from this week's devastating tornadoes and storms.

Safeco team members are traveling to many of the hardest hit areas to meet face-to-face with policyholders. "These storms have already caused significant damage over a wide area," said Robert Johnston, Safeco's National Catastrophe

Team Leader. "Our goal is to provide immediate support and assistance to our customers when and where they need it."

Safeco claims professionals are available to serve customers' claims 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers who find damage to their vehicle, boat, home or business property should call 1-800-332-3226 to file a claim.

Full information about what to expect when filing a claim is available at Safeco's online catastrophe information center at www.safeco.com/safeco/claims.

Safeco, in business since 1923, is a Fortune 500 property and casualty insurance company based in Seattle. The company sells insurance to drivers, home owners, and owners of small- and mid-sized businesses principally through a national network of independent agents and brokers. Safeco is also one of the nation's leaders in the sale and service of surety bonds. More information about Safeco can be found at www.safeco.com.

Safeco Media Relations
Jennifer Morgan, 206-473-6273
jenmor@safeco.com