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5 Common Home Disasters That Happen While You’re on Vacation (and How to Prevent Them)
When you’re planning a getaway, worrying about what could go wrong at home shouldn’t be on your itinerary. But from burst pipes to break-ins, the most common (and costly) homeowners insurance claims often happen when no one’s around to catch them. Learn what your policy covers — and the smart steps you can take to protect your home while you’re away.
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Save Money on Energy in Your Household
According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, energy costs will reach a decade-long high this winter. Heating costs are predicted to rise 28% for U.S. households relying on natural gas and 27% for those using heating oil. Electricity costs are...
Tips to Limit Supply Chain Exposure
In recent years, factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, natural disasters, and production issues have contributed to supply chain disruptions worldwide, impacting high-end consumer products and basic commodities, such as generic drugs and energy....
6 Tips for Adding a Teen to Your Auto Policy
If your teen is approaching driving age, it may be time to start thinking about adding them to your auto insurance policy. Although this will likely increase your insurance premiums, it is typically cheaper than having your teen purchase an auto policy in their own...
November Personal Risk Insights
Auto Avoiding Animal Collisions Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it’s also when the most wildlife-vehicle collisions occur. More than 300,000 such incidents occur between October and December every year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. To reduce...
Evaluating Organizational Downsizing
Deciding to terminate an employee is never easy, and it only becomes more difficult and complex when organizations must eliminate multiple employees. Mass layoffs are common when organizations downsize. Organizations downsize for many reasons, but it’s most common...
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Cybercriminals continue to become more sophisticated, leveraging a wide range of tactics in order to attack their victims. One tactic that has increased in frequency, complexity, and resulting losses over the past few years is the use of business email compromise...
Cyber Liabilities: Ransomware
Ransomware is any type of malicious software that infects a computer and either prevents it from working as it should or prevents access to certain files until the user pays a ransom. Typically, the hackers behind the ransomware demand bitcoin—a type of digital...
Is Your Car Ready for Fall Driving?
Fall is arguably the most important season for vehicle maintenance. Before the season’s brisk, windy weather and shorter days arise, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared for fall roads. Follow these maintenance tips to ensure your vehicle is ready for...
Level Funding
If you desire the freedom of a self-funded insurance plan but need a little more certainty for your budgeting concerns, level funding might be an option for you. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages and decide what’s best for your company. What is a Self-funded...
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