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Keep Pets Happy and Safe on Vacation
Friday, December 7, 2018
You’re not just imagining it—a lot of people are traveling with their pets these days. According to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,000 travelers, 53% of those responding said they take their pets on vacation, and...
Tips for Buying a Safe Car
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars - but unfortunately, we’re still years away from living in a world where you just tell your car where to go, kick back and relax with a book (or, more likely, your phone)....
Insuring Jewelry: How to Know if Your Coverage is Enough
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
A ring from a loved one. A bracelet handed down through generations. A watch or necklace marking a special occasion. Every reason you treasure a piece of fine jewelry is a reason it should be insured. However, calling...
Five Common (and Potentially Costly) Homeowner Mistakes
Friday, November 2, 2018
Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up-whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost certainly going to require time...
Five Ways to Protect Your Personal Electronic Data
Monday, October 8, 2018
Online data breaches are just an unfortunate fact of life now-as the New York Times put it, you might as well assume that your personal information has been taken, because cyberattacks happen all the time. That’s why we...
Safety Tips for Summer Thrill Seekers
Friday, June 1, 2018
The family summer vacation is a time-honored tradition, and it often includes a trip to one of our country’s incredible amusement parks. But, while the rides and other attractions at these parks are typically safe, it...
Summer Driving Tips
Friday, June 1, 2018
Summer’s almost here. The sun will come out of hiding, and people will, too. As crowds swell at the beach, in parks, and even on roadways, it all makes for some challenging driving conditions. More people are out and...
Protecting Your Home: Understanding Your Home Insurance Policy
Friday, June 1, 2018
As a homeowner, one of the most important aspects of your home isn’t something you use daily. And it isn’t something flashy you show off to friends. It’s your homeowners insurance policy, and it protects you in more...
Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Company If My Dog Bites Someone?
Friday, April 6, 2018
You probably don’t think your dog would ever bite someone, let alone cause a serious injury. But dog bites are more common than you might realize-4.5 million occur every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for...
Protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide at Home and at Work
Friday, March 2, 2018
Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning-and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more. The numbers seem...