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New app from Nationwide helps iPhone users

After a car accident, it can be difficult to think clearly and remember all the details that need to be taken care of next. To make things easier, Nationwide offers a free application for the iPhone to help customers find local resources, document the accident and submit claims information on the spot.

Nationwide Mobile is available from Apple’s App Store on iPhone, or at itunes.com/appstore/.

“The Nationwide Mobile app for iPhone shows our commitment to simplify our customers’ lives,” said Susan McManus, associate vice president of interactive marketing for Nationwide. “We wanted to create an app that equips Nationwide customers with tools to help them take some of the appropriate next steps after an accident, and expedite getting back to normal. We plan to add more features in the future,” she said.

Find local resources
Nationwide Mobile makes it easy for users to quickly contact local authorities and emergency services following an accident. If you’re a Nationwide customer, the application also helps you contact local towing services, Nationwide Blue Ribbon Repair Service Facilities and Nationwide agents in your area who can help.

Document the accident
After an accident, it’s critical to exchange all relevant information with the other driver to help with the claims process. Nationwide Mobile provides a simple interface for collecting and exchanging accident information in one place. In addition to the other driver’s insurance and contact information, users also can store photos of the accident taken with the iPhone’s camera and automatically record the exact location of the accident using the iPhone’s built-in GPS.

Submit claims information
If you’re a Nationwide customer, Nationwide Mobile helps you start the claims process at the scene of the accident and allows you to share photos and other important information that could help expedite things. Users can even let Nationwide know when they would prefer to have a call center representative follow up with them. Other features include a flashlight function, as well as a tool to help noncustomers locate a Nationwide agent in their area if they’d like to get a free auto insurance quote. For more information about Nationwide Mobile visit nationwide.com/mobile/iPhone-support.jsp

Nationwide Mobile has been launched alongside Nationwide’s new ad campaign “I am On Your Side.” The campaign features Nationwide associates and agents sharing stories about the personalized service they provide to customers, including a TV ad featuring a Nationwide associate showing the new Nationwide Mobile app for iPhone.

Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau have been working together since 1926 to provide members with a complete selection of insurance products, many with discounts for Farm Bureau members. For more information, contact a local agent.

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