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Keep children safe at your home pool By Steve Heiden
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Swimming pools are an attractive hazard for children. Make your home pool as safe as possible, and never leave children unattended.Every year nearly 300 children under the age of 5 drown in swimming pools in the United...
Personal insurance: Trends in construction costs By Mandelyn Gerhart
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Reconstruction cost – or replacement cost – is the cost of hiring a contractor to replace your home as it is, using materials and design of the same or similar quality. This amount is not the same as market value, which...
Halloween: Tips to make your celebration a treat By Cincinnati Personal Lines
Thursday, October 25, 2018
As you and your family bring out the Halloween decorations and prepare for parties and trick-or-treaters, take time to evaluate the liability exposures associated with having guests on your property. Keep the following...
Don’t let foodborne illness be unwanted guest at your BBQ By Cincinnati Loss Control
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Summer is a great time to enjoy food and drink with family and friends, but summertime outdoor cooking also invites an unwanted guest – the threat of foodborne illness. Whether at a family picnic, a barbecue at a park,...
If a tree falls, who’s responsible? By Marty Skidmore
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Storms are just one cause of downed trees that damage property.Fallen trees and branches are a significant cause of damage and power loss after a thunderstorm rolls through. But if a neighbor’s tree falls on your...
Online shopping: Tips to reduce risk By Mike Williams and Matt Johnson
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
The explosive growth each year in online holiday sales means shoppers need to be extremely diligent in making digital purchases. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday – the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving – are still...
ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS: THE LEAK IN PROPERTY INSURANCE THAT’S COSTING FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS THOUSANDS
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
When a hurricane comes through Florida it’s like a burst pipe in a home. It’s a major event everyone pays attention to that can leave a lot of damage – fast and furious. But there’s something else going on in Florida...
Plan for safety long before Halloween night By Steve Heiden
Monday, October 23, 2017
Children can help, but let an adult do the carving. It’s almost that time of year when children look forward to trick-or-treating, dressing up in costumes, decorating and obtaining more candy than they can possibly eat....
Entrust storm repairs to honest contractors By Troy Dohmeyer
Thursday, September 21, 2017
When businesses and homeowners are desperate for help to repair and rebuild after a disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or wildfire, they seek assistance from anyone who will offer help. Unfortunately, there are...
Hurricanes: Plan, prepare, update, repeat By Eric Hoffman
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Being prepared for a hurricane requires constant updates and evolving actions. A true state of preparedness means you are ready for something, but more importantly, you are aware of the ever-changing nature of, well......