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How to Ensure Your Home is Prepared to Weather Any Storm
Posted: September 16, 2023
How to Ensure Your Home is Prepared to Weather Any StormAlthough summer means warmer temperatures, it can also bring thunderstorms, with hail, rain, lightning, and strong winds. The following are some tips on preparing your home for harsh weather conditions and summer storms. Clear Your Gutters and Check Your Roof The exterior of your home is its first defense against interior damage. Clear and clean your gutters to direct water away from your home and...
6 Questions to Answer about Your Employee Benefits Before Open Enrollment
Posted: September 13, 2023
6 Questions to Answer about Your Employee Benefits Before Open EnrollmentOpen enrollment is the period every year during which eligible employees may enroll in benefits or make changes to their existing benefits. Employees may have the option to enroll in health, dental, or vision plans, group life insurance, or other benefits. Once elections are made, they cannot be changed until the next open enrollment period, except with certain qualifying events, such as the birth of...
Life Insurance: A Family Conversation on Financial Security
Posted: September 13, 2023
Life Insurance: A Family Conversation on Financial SecurityYou care enough about your family to protect their financial security with life insurance. But, as crucial as that coverage is, it’s equally important to make sure your loved ones know what your insurance does for your family and how it works — well in advance of the day it matters most. Everyone should grasp the purpose, function and (most importantly) benefits of their protection.So,...
Cyber Insurance: Protecting Small Businesses from Social Engineering Fraud
Posted: September 7, 2023
Cyber Insurance: Protecting Small Businesses from Social Engineering FraudOctober is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so now is the perfect time to examine and refine your business’s cyber security precautions, things like password policies and employee training. It’s also the perfect time to make sure you have a cyber insurance policy.If you operate a small or midsize business (SMB), this domain of criminal enterprise increasingly has you in its crosshairs. Why Are SMBs Targeted?If...
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...