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title: Insurance Blog | Lang Insurance
description: Read the Lang Insurance blog for local, interesting and up-to-date insurance news.
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# INSURANCE BLOG

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[**Cyber security essential for smart homes** — Corporations are no longer the only ones looking at cyber security. Increasingly, homeowners whose networks can make them vulnerable to cyber extortion, cyberattack and online fraud are seeing cyber security as a necessity. — — Smart home technology – once out of reach to all but the most affluent… — Sep 26, 2019](/blog/2019/smart-home-cyber-threats)

[**Why is water damage such a big deal?** — Water damage is consistently a common and severe cause of loss to homeowners. It is amazing to see the damage that water can do. Water carved the Grand Canyon – just think what it does to drywall or plaster! — The good news is that water damage losses can be prevented or mitigated by a properly… — Sep 12, 2019](/blog/2019/personal-insurance-water-damage)

[**Making the most of the home walk-through** — It’s easy to get caught up in excitement when you’re looking for a new home. Keep in mind, though, when a home is listed for sale, it is being presented as positively as possible. As a prospective buyer, you will want to examine the property inside and out, door to door and ceiling to floor. — —… — Aug 29, 2019](/blog/2019/home-walk-through)

[**Keeping up with the seasons: Time for fall tasks** — We’re less than four weeks from the start of fall: time to start thinking about some annual tasks if you live in a part of the country with seasonal temperature changes. — — **INSPECT YOUR HEATING SYSTEM** — Whether it’s a forced-air furnace at home or a boiler in your business, now is the time to get… — Aug 15, 2019](/blog/2019/autumn-tips-seasons-tasks-roundup)

[**Home security technology: Keeping you ahead of the burglars** — Back in the early days of home security "systems," around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire "door shakers"—night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were locked. The most advanced product at the time, according to the Electronic… — Jul 18, 2019](/blog/2019/home-security)

[**Travel insurance: Secret weapon of savvy travelers** — One of our family’s most favorite vacations was almost over before we left town. — A few summers ago, I pre-paid for a week in the Rocky Mountains. It was going to be five FUN-tastic days of dude ranching and whitewater rafting adventure. To kick off the trip, my husband and I promised our sons… — Jul 3, 2019](/blog/2019/travel-insurance-general)

[**Keep children safe at your home pool** — Every year nearly 300 children under the age of 5 drown in swimming pools in the United States, making it the leading cause of death for children in that age range. Tragically, 87 % of these deaths occur in backyard pools. — Fortunately, you can take steps to substantially reduce the likelihood of… — Jun 20, 2019](/blog/2019/safety-tips-children-home-pool)

[**What to do when buying a new or used car** — Congratulations on your new car! Purchasing a new vehicle is exciting, and insurance isn’t normally the first thing on your mind. When you finally think of it, you may be overwhelmed and not sure what to do. Here are some tips. — — **CONTACT YOUR AGENT** — First things first: You should contact your… — Jun 6, 2019](/blog/2019/personal-insurance-buying-new-or-used-car)

[**Are you covered? Don’t be caught underinsured** — Does your homeowner policy have sufficient coverage limits to help you recover fully after a loss and avoid incurring serious financial burdens? It’s a question many people don’t ask, and if they have a claim, it can leave them with unexpected expenses. — — It may be time to ask your independent… — May 23, 2019](/blog/2019/personal-insurance-underinsured)

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