NLC Insurance Companies to Launch
Ting Fire Prevention Program for Policyholders

October 14, 2025 – Norwich, Connecticut – NLC Insurance Companies announced a new loss-prevention initiative to provide Ting’s proven electrical-fire hazard sensors and three years of fire prevention service available to their homeowner policyholders. Enabled through their partnership with vipHomeLink. NLC Insurance Companies will initially provide Ting, at no cost, to homeowner policyholders. 

“At NLC, we are committed to providing not just insurance coverage, but real protection and peace of mind to our policyholders,” said Steve Chevalier, President and CEO, NLC Insurance Companies. “By offering Ting, we will help homeowners detect problems before they become claims — reducing risk, enhancing safety, and supporting our goal of loss prevention.”

Ting is a simple plug-in sensor and fire prevention service created by Whisker Labs. The sensor continually monitors a home for electrical hazards that can lead to fires. It provides early detection of hazards in home wiring, appliances and devices, and utility-provided power. Ting delivers real-time hazard alerts, and their Fire Safety Team works directly with homeowners to identify and mitigate electrical fire hazards that have been detected. Ting is trusted by over 1 million homes in the U.S.

“We’re proud to partner with NLC Insurance Companies to help protect the families they serve,” said Bob Marshall, CEO and Co-Founder of Whisker Labs. “Ting has already prevented more than 20,000 potentially devastating electrical fires, and this partnership expands that protection even further. Together, we’re stopping fires before they start and making homes safer for NLC policyholders.”

“As the leading homeowner engagement platform, vipHomeLink helps orchestrate the leading home-protection programs seamlessly with carriers, and we’re excited to bring Ting into the homes of NLC’s policyholders,” said Geoff Martin, CEO & Co-Founder, vipHomeLink. “This program reflects our shared vision of ‘engage and prevent’ – leveraging world-class technology to reduce claims and enhance customer value.”

Through this initiative, NLC Insurance Companies reinforces their commitment to protecting families, preventing losses, and empowering policyholders to feel more confident and secure in their homes.

About NLC Insurance Companies

Based in Norwich, Connecticut, NLC Insurance operates across Southern New England through 172 appointed independent agencies with over 350 locations and approximately $102 million of in-force written premium. For nearly 200 years, NLC has proudly provided dependable protection for Policyholders through exclusive partnerships with the best Independent Agents. Homeowners insurance is core to the Company’s strategy and by far the largest line of business. Other products offered include personal automobile, dwelling fire, personal umbrella, and business owners’ policies. NLC Insurance is a proud member of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, and American Association of Insurance Services. More information can be found at www.nlcinsurance.com

About vipHomeLink 

vipHomeLink is a digital homeowner engagement and prevention platform. The Company markets its branded platform predominantly to insurance companies to deepen their engagement with homeowners, prevent home insurance claims, and increase retention rates. The AI-enabled vipHome.app helps homeowners maintain, organize, and improve the safety, efficiency and value of their homes. The proprietary solution simplifies homeownership by providing members with expert and personalized guidance, property-specific home recommendations, a Home Fitness Index™ and valuable offers. vipHomeLink is based in Morristown, NJ. www.viphomelink.com

About Whisker Labs

Whisker Labs develops cutting-edge sensor technology that protects families, homes, and communities by predicting and preventing electrical fires while also monitoring the resiliency and safety of the U.S. electrical grid. Its flagship solution, Ting, draws on decades of electromagnetic and atmospheric sensor expertise combined with AI to detect electrical faults in the home and on the grid. Through a single, DIY sensor plugged into a wall outlet, Ting enables intelligent detection and mitigation of hazards before they can start a fire. As one of the fastest growing IoT networks, Ting is proven to prevent 4 out 5 electrical fires, reducing home fire losses and saving lives across the U.S. every day. For more information visit www.whiskerlabs.com and www.tingfire.com.