How To Prepare Your House for Trick-or-Treaters

Posted: October 18, 2021

Halloween Safety Tips for Homeowners Clear the walkways. Toys, rakes, errant stones — clear them all out of the way before trick-or-treating starts. (Wet leaves are an especially slippery culprit!) A quick clean-up is one of the easiest ways to make your home safer from slip, trip and fall hazards Light it up. Turn on your exterior lights, including any flood lights, to help create a safe path...

What Should You Do If Your Car Catches On Fire?

Posted: October 15, 2021

When it comes to auto insurance claims, car fires are relatively rare. But if you’ve ever seen a vehicle engulfed in flames, you know it can be a frightening scene. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), there are about 200,000 vehicle fires each year in the United States – causing nearly $2 billion in property damage and claiming hundreds of lives. Since car...

Survey: Misplace Your Car Keys? You’re Not Alone.

Posted: October 14, 2021

Car keys are one of the top items people lose the most. How do you keep track of yours? Our recent survey of more than 2,300 respondents shows us where people commonly keep their keys (and how they find them if they go missing.) Check out the infographic below to see the results. Consistency is key If you frequently lose your car keys, it’s time...

5 Ways to Protect Yourself When Buying a Business

Posted: October 13, 2021

Purchasing a going concern can be a great way to go into business. The company you are buying may already have established customers or clients, smoothly running operations, trained employees, and cash flow. But buying a business can be risky – it requires dedicated due diligence. The following are ways to protect yourself when acquiring a business. Do Your Due Diligence Do not cut corners...

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