Holiday Safety
The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Unfortunately, for many, the holidays bring additional risks, injuries, and even death. In fact, did you know that according to the […]
What is an SR-22?
A DMV may require an SR-22 from a driver to reinstate his or her driving privileges following an uninsured car accident or conviction of another traffic-related offense, such as a DUI. An SR-22 may be required for three years for conviction of driving without insurance or driving with a suspended license and up to five years […]
Does Vehicle Insurance Cover Personal Belongings
People leave stuff in their cars every day. We drop our cell phones in the cup holder, leave a bag on the floor, and throw our golf clubs in the back seat. We’re human, so we forget about this stuff, park, and go inside. It happens. The thing is, sometimes when we come back to […]
Protecting Your Home from Mold
When it comes to keeping your home mold-free, a strong offense is definitely your best defense. To prevent mold, eliminate moisture from your home and be on the lookout for signs of possible growth, such as musty smells or watermarks on walls and ceilings. Caught early, mold can usually be removed by a thorough cleaning […]
Roofers Insurance Fall Safety Part 2
Using the Right Equipment Employers must provide roofers fall protection equipment that meets OSHA requirements whenever they work 6 feet or more above a lower level. There are fall protection systems available that can provide roofers the flexibility they need during demolition and roof installation. Some are more efficient than others because, in many cases, […]
Roofers Insurance Fall Safety Part 1
Re-roofing exposes workers to the hazards of demolition work at heights. With the proper fall protection, the risk of serious falls can be substantially reduced. The next two blog posts will highlight information from OSHA to point out some of the hazards workers encounter during re-roofing and will list some practical methods employers can use to protect workers […]
Winter Weather Preparations
If you live in area where it snows you know the drill. Three to four months of heavy clothes, seeing your breath and generally freezing outside. But beyond the inconvenience and discomfort, a winter storm or other severe weather conditions can cause real damage. So it’s important to think about winter preparedness. Protecting your home […]
Are there different types of homeowners insurance policies?
he different types of homeowners policies are fairly standard throughout the country. However, individual states and companies may offer policies that are slightly different or go by other names such as “standard” or “deluxe”. If you own your home If you own the home you live in, you have several policies to choose from. The […]
Ways to Save on Renters Insurance
If you’re buying renters insurance for the first time, here’s good news: Protecting your belongings generally costs less than protecting other assets like your car. Plus, there are ways to lower the price of your renters policy even more. Here are four ways to save on your renters premium: 1. Consider a higher deductible. Choosing […]
Avoiding Identity Theft
According to a report by Internet security firm Kaspersky Lab, in what could be one of the largest bank heists in history, more than 100 banks and ATMs have been rigged so that thieves could steal up to $1 billion in cash. Hackers from Russia, Ukraine, China and Europe were involved in the organized crime ring that was […]