Hot Weather Tips to Help You Keep Your Cool
Posted: July 16, 2013
If a heat wave is forecast or happening: -Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is typically between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. -Stay indoors as much as possible. If air conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor, out of the sunshine. Remember, electric fans do not cool the air, but...
Don’t Let Your Summer Boat Fun Be Pirated: Boat and PWC Safety
Posted: July 10, 2013
As the summer ramps up and the warm days turn to hot days many people will be spending a lot of time out on the water. Whether you’re taking the boat out for a weekend or renting personal water crafts on a summer vacation, it’s important to remember the risks of boating and other water sports. The following tips will help keep you safe on...
Business Use of My Personal Vehicle: Will My Insurance Work?
Posted: July 9, 2013
There are over 240 million registered motor vehicles in the U.S., according to the Census Bureau. At a given time, as many as a third of those clutter American roadways, and it is estimated that one-fourth of those are being used in the course of work. Running errands, making deliveries, visiting customers. Even for those whose employment is not based on driving, it’s fair...
Safety Makes Your Summer Party Memorable—In the Right Way
Posted: July 6, 2013
The entertainment value in a summertime get-together can be in the camaraderie and storytelling. But don’t let your next backyard barbecue turn into a tale of woe, to be retold years from now. Summer is truly party time in America. But homeowners should be aware of the risks associated with these get-togethers. Before reviewing safety tips, let’s look at common risks for which a homeowner...
Congratulations Class of 2013: Now It’s Time to Graduate to Your Own Insurance!
Posted: July 2, 2013
It’s a rite of passage for college students to don cap and gown and march across the stage for graduation ceremonies- in fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) almost 1.8 million students will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in 2013. As those 1.8 million make the transition from undergraduates to careers, pursuit of advanced degrees or back into mom and dad’s basement,...
