Wednesday, November 30, 2016Recent Trends Boost Costs for Drivers Does it seem like driving has become more expensive in recent years? It likely has. Since 2014, the U.S. has seen more new cars on the road, and those cars are driving more miles than in years past. The severity of traffic-related accidents has grown worse, and insurance claims for bodily injury have become more expensive. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 18, 2016 The wintry months of December through February are the highest for reported home fires that involve heating equipment. Such fires are a sad, significant source of fire fatalities, though they are far more preferable than using dangerous sources such as ovens for home heating. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 16, 2016As the seasons change, so do the types of claims adjusters see. Falling leaves create a skidding hazard for unwary drivers. Running deer and other wildlife rarely bother to look both ways before they cross a road. And drivers in a hurry may decide to rush off before their windshields and rear windows are fully defrosted, providing a partially obstructed view of anyone else on the road. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 1, 2016What Is Loss Control? The process of identifying and mitigating situations that may lead to losses is called "loss control." Loss control may involve both simple and complex ways to reduce the likelihood of facing a loss. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 21, 2016Whether the economy is good or bad, nothing changes the fact that losing a car, truck, SUV, hybrid or electric vehicle due to auto theft is an expensive loss. Experts, including the FBI, estimate that annual U.S. vehicle thefts are from 750,000 to well over a million per year. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 16, 2016An unoccupied home is a temporary condition and an exception to a residence normally having occupants. A vacant home generally represents abandonment of property. Either condition may affect your coverage under a typical homeowner policy. It is quite important to understand the consequences of either condition in order to keep your coverage intact. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 The quality of our lives is highly affected by how we choose to spend our time. Any activity involves a chance that a loss could occur: A pick-up basketball game could result in a broken ankle when attempting a sweet move on the floor A tennis match could include your collision with a partner's backhand swing READ MORE >>
Friday, June 3, 2016Car ownership is a large part of the family budget for most households and a major expense is insurance. Therefore, many insurance company ads focus on price and new customers are acquired by companies who offer protection at a lower price. In order to save money, some car owners have been attracted to purchasing minimum coverage. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 18, 2016Ready, Set, Summer! Summer generally arrives with a huge surge in recreational activity. School ends and parents start searching for leisure and recreational activities for themselves and their children. The activities range from elaborate vacations or summer-long camps to simply buying play and sports equipment (or getting it out of storage) and renewing park and pool passes. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 5, 2016Teen Text Mess Statistics are starting to stack up, indicating a move in gender equality that no one should be glad to hear. Young female drivers are now just as dangerous behind the wheel as their male counterparts. One contributor are smart phones and its most popular teen use……texting. READ MORE >>
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