Holiday Parking Lot Safety Tips
Posted: November 1, 2013
Malls and shopping centers will be jammed this holiday season. Unpredictable traffic patterns and preoccupied drivers cause thousands of parking lot mishaps that cost consumers millions of dollars each year. Parking lot safety is especially important during the holidays. Consumers should be particularly cautious about where they park because parking lots are also prime territory for thieves, pickpockets, carjackers and vandals. Surprisingly, many parking-lot mishaps...
WINTER PROTECTION FOR YOUR BUILDING AND BUSINESS
Posted: November 1, 2013
Severe winter weather can cause many problems. Winter weather can arrive in many forms: snow, ice, rain, blizzards, and high winds. Many times it is a combination of any of these. Properly preparing for winter weather can reduce the possibility of a loss to your building or your business. The following points should be checked prior to and/or during severe winter weather to prevent winter losses: Building Structure...
Are You Ready For a Long, Cold, Snowy Winter? More Importantly, Is Your Home Prepared and Winter-Proofed?
Posted: November 1, 2013
Many winter-related disasters can be prevented if you take a few simple steps to protect your home from freezing temperatures, snow and wind. And autumn is the perfect time to winter-proof your home, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Standard homeowners policies cover winter-related disasters such as burst pipes, ice dams and wind damage caused by weight of ice or snow, as well as...
Providing Cyber Security Training For Employees
Posted: November 1, 2013
Empowering your employees to recognize common cyber threats can be beneficial to your organization’s computer security. Security awareness training teaches employees to understand vulnerabilities and threats to business operations. Your employees need to be aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities when using a computer on a business network. New hire training and regularly scheduled refresher training courses should be established in order to instill the...
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...
