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Here’s Why You Should Always Sleep with the Door Closed
Posted: September 6, 2023
Here’s Why You Should Always Sleep with the Door ClosedHow much time do you have to escape a fire?Forty years ago, the average time people had to escape a fire safely was 17 minutes. Today’s homes only allow for three minutes or less to evacuate. Why? Modern synthetic construction materials, home furnishings and contemporary layouts allow fire to spread and become toxic much faster than in the past. (Test your knowledge of fire safety facts...
5 Labor Day Lessons on Securing Your Business
Posted: September 4, 2023
5 Labor Day Lessons on Securing Your BusinessThe long Labor Day weekend is a time for backyard barbeques and celebrating the holiday with family and friends. It is also an excellent time to review your coverage and ensure you have the following five main types of insurance to help protect your business. Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) Business Owner’s Policies (BOPs) are among the most popular insurance bundles for small business owners. They...
The Benefits of Umbrella Insurance
Posted: September 2, 2023
The Benefits of Umbrella InsuranceAccidents can happen to anyone, often leading to extensive financial losses. Umbrella insurance is a type of personal liability coverage that covers injury to others or damage to their possessions. It covers other family or household members as well as policyholders. It is a low-cost way to obtain significant additional liability coverage. Umbrella insurance provides the following benefits. Broader Coverage Umbrella personal liability insurance can...
4 Fire Prevention Tips for Your Business
Posted: September 1, 2023
4 Fire Prevention Tips for Your BusinessReducing the risk of a fire at your business is one of the most important things you can do to help protect your customers, employees and property. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that more than 116,500 nonresidential building fires occurred in 2021. Those fires caused 1,025 injuries and almost $3.7 billion in damages.The Unseen Costs For business owners, these damages can be more costly than...
6 Common Problems Caused by Clogged Gutters
Posted: September 1, 2023
6 Common Problems Caused by Clogged GuttersRaising a ladder to dig mud and leaves from your gutters never sounds like a fun job. But if you’re a homeowner, it’s worth the hassle. That’s because cleaning your gutters can help prevent anything from bees’ nests to a bad foundation.This year, resist the urge to put off the chore. Need some motivation? Learn about these common problems caused by clogged gutters.Why is Gutter...