Fire claims top the list of the most expensive type of claim under homeowners insurance policies. Home fires are preventable! The following simple steps can prevent a tragedy. Continue reading “Fire Prevention”
Month: March 2015
End of Life Planning
Nobody likes to think of their eventual demise, but having the proper arrangements and finances in place can be a final act of love for your family.
The need to plan and pay for a funeral can come up suddenly,
How Your Credit Score Affects Your Insurance Costs
With the recession of the past few years, many individuals’ credit scores have taken a hit. In addition to affecting your ability to get a mortgage, loan or credit card, your credit score can also affect how much you’ll pay for your insurance. Continue reading “How Your Credit Score Affects Your Insurance Costs”
Protecting Your Family from Dog Bite Liability
The Insurance Information Institute (III) reported that dog bite claims cost an average of $24,461 in 2008 (the most recent figures available). If you own one or more dogs, do you have the insurance coverage to protect you from dog bite liability? Continue reading “Protecting Your Family from Dog Bite Liability”
Life Insurance: Why Group Benefits Aren’t Enough
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 72 percent of all full-time employees in private industry had access to life insurance through their employer. Group life has its pluses, but most families will need additional coverage. Here’s why. Continue reading “Life Insurance: Why Group Benefits Aren’t Enough”
E-Cigarettes and Your Health
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are growing in popularity. How will they affect your health…and your insurance coverages?
Tobacco vs. E-Cigarettes
Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,700 chemical compounds, Continue reading “E-Cigarettes and Your Health”
Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes an estimated 15,200 people to visit an emergency room or miss at least one day of work per year. But because carbon monoxide exposure creates nonspecific effects that are easily misdiagnosed, the actual toll of carbon monoxide poisoning is probably much higher. Continue reading “Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning”
Auto Insurance: How to Know What You Are Buying
Personal risk management includes knowing your policies and what they cover. The following article will help you understand the various parts of your personal auto policy (PAP) and what to look for.
When you buy auto insurance, you enter into a legal contract with your insurer. Continue reading “Auto Insurance: How to Know What You Are Buying”
Bullying: Another Form of Workplace Violence
A bully in your workplace can affect morale, increasing stress levels for fellow employees—and possibly increasing your workers’ compensation costs. Continue reading “Bullying: Another Form of Workplace Violence”
Pet Insurance: Coverage for Our Four Legged Family Members
Many studies have shown the positive benefits of having pets. You would likely agree. If you’re like most Americans, 39 percent have at least one dog and 33 percent have at least one cat. And many Americans consider their pets as family members. Continue reading “Pet Insurance: Coverage for Our Four Legged Family Members”