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Taking a Basic Boating Course Could Pay Off With an Insurance Discount
Thursday, February 2, 2017
It’s smart to be safe while you’re boating. It’s even smarter to be safe and thrifty.Insurance providers often offer discounts for boat owners who complete boating basics or safety courses. The best news: You may...
New Year's Resolutions for Your Home
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
When the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s, many of us start formulating those all-important resolutions. What are you going to do differently or better next year? Your resolutions can also be extended to one of the...
Cyber risk insurance: New coverage for emerging risks
Monday, January 9, 2017
It seems you can’t turn on the news without hearing about a cyber-related crime or incident.Criminals are increasingly using ransomware as a means of extortion. Ransomware is a form of malware, usually delivered by...
Christmas Tree Safety
Thursday, December 22, 2016
As the holidays approach, it is important to make safety your number one priority. When it comes to decorating your Christmas tree, keep these 5 safety tips in mind: Watch out for the little ones: Until you can be sure...
Prevent a parking lot accident this holiday season
Thursday, December 22, 2016
During the holidays, when millions of shoppers flood stores and malls, the frequency of parking lot accidents goes up by about 20 percent, according to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association. To help...
Staying safe while you celebrate
Monday, December 19, 2016
Celebrate with a live tree – safelyChoose the right tree! Healthy trees have green needles that do not fall off easily and supple, not brittle, branches.Water your tree daily, and keep your tree indoors for no more than...
What to Do If You Are In a Car Accident
Monday, December 5, 2016
Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and daunting experience, and a time when you may not be thinking straight or in full control of your faculties. Being prepared beforehand with the proper items, as...
Roofs Get Old or Damaged and Some Roofers Take Advantage
Friday, December 2, 2016
The roof is an integral part of any house; its purpose is both aesthetic and functional, preserving the belongings within the house and providing protection to the people who live there. In hot, tropical climates, roofs...
ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS (AOB): AN UNFORTUNATE (AND GROWING) TREND IMPACTING FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS
Monday, November 14, 2016
In insurance claims circles, an AOB is typically used in certain lines of business such as auto insurance and property insurance. In the auto insurance arena, an insured signs an AOB which gives the auto body repair...
Help Minimize the Need for Costly Auto Repairs Simply by the Way You Drive
Friday, November 4, 2016
No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? If so,...