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Deer in the Headlights: Don’t Be Caught Without Comprehensive Auto Insurance
Posted: October 8, 2013
DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS DOWN 3.5 PERCENT, YET CLAIMS COSTS ON THE RISE Fall is peak season for deer and auto collisions and that means drivers along the nation’s roadways need to be especially vigilant, according to the Insurance Information Institute(I.I.I.). Deer migration and mating season generally runs from October through December, and causes a dramatic spike in the movement of deer population. As a result, more...
Insurance Lessons Learned From Sandy: Steps to Keep Your Business Running Following a Disaster
Posted: October 4, 2013
MAINTAIN YOUR REVENUE STREAM WITH EFFECTIVE DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING The difficulty many businesses had reopening after Hurricane Sandy is a reminder of the importance of having a disaster recovery plan and the right type and amount of insurance, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). In fact, the I.I.I. noted that an estimated 25 percent of businesses never reopen at all following...
Halloween Safety Tips
Posted: September 26, 2013
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS Walk Safely Children under 12 should trick-or-treat and cross streets with an adult. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Walk--don’t run, across the street. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. Always walk on sidewalks or paths....
Buying a New Car or Truck? Consider Auto Insurance Costs and Protect Your Loan When Trading Up
Posted: September 26, 2013
Car Sales and Leasing Rebound; Shift Your Auto Insurance into the Right Gear NEW YORK, September 17, 2013 — Many drivers are looking at their old cars and trucks in the rear-view mirror as they drive new vehicles off car dealership lots in record numbers. Last month U.S. auto makers recorded their best sales month in nearly five years, and automotive experts think the trend...
Fall Maintenance Tips
Posted: September 26, 2013
Prepare your home for cooler days ahead. Fall foliage is beautiful, but not when it builds up in your gutters! Take these tips into account during the cool autumn months. Have your furnace cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified technician. Keep flammable materials, including all lawn and power equipment, away from water heaters and wiring in the basement. Insulate water pipes in areas exposed...
