Now Is The Time To Test Your Home Fire Safety Equipment
Posted: October 31, 2016
Now that Halloween is over and we have set our clocks back, it is time to check your home fire safety equipment. Having working fire safety equipment can save lives. But electronic devices are not infallible; batteries die, and other parts of the smoke detector can wear out over time. Regular testing can help ensure that your family will be safe in the event of...
Make Halloween Safe for Everyone
Posted: October 26, 2016
In the next few days, we will be watching children scramble from house to house in search of the elusive Halloween treat. However, keeping our kids safe as they are out Halloween night is always a concern. A little pre-planning can prevent unfortunate accidents that could turn out to be tragic. Remember, your homeowner’s insurance will cover you in most cases should someone trip and...
How To Tell If Your Roof Needs Replacing
Posted: October 17, 2016
How To Tell If Your Roof Needs ReplacingRoofs are one of the parts of the home that tend to cause homeowners the most headaches. How do you know if something is a simple fix or the sign of a serious problem? Many people are wary of calling in the professionals for an issue that seems small, but an unattended leak or structural issue can grow into a major threat to your home....
Is Your Business Ready For The New DOL Overtime Rules?
Posted: October 12, 2016
Business Insurance Update Is your business prepared to undertake new overtime rules that will be set into place on December 1, 2016? If you are fined because of non-compliance, your business insurance will not provide coverage. Business insurance policies are not designed to cover government fines. The US Department of Labor (DOL) released the final rule that raises the white-collar overtime exemption threshold under the...
How To Handle Being Hit While Parked
Posted: October 3, 2016
How To Handle Being Hit While ParkedHit and run accidents frequently occur while a vehicle is parked on the street, in a parking structure, or at the local shopping mall. Often the guilty party does not leave contact information, which leaves the vehicle owner with the problem of getting the damage repaired. To add to the burden, many people are unclear on what to do in this situation and are unsure...