INSURANCE BLOG

While tornadoes can occur throughout the year, spring and early summer are peak months in most of the United States. Prepare to respond to a tornado by stocking your emergency kit, updating your family’s emergency communication plan and checking your insurance coverage. — — “Tornado alley” in the…

Spring weather brings hope for new beginnings and warmer temperatures. Plants, welcomed or not, start to burst out of their winter slumber. Sunshine fills the house, prompting us to spruce up indoors and outdoors. — — However, these seasonal changes could significantly damage the exterior…

High winds are a danger to people and property. Learning what to look for and how to properly prepare can save lives and minimize damage. — — WIND CHARACTERISTICS — Wind damage can come from wind alone or from severe weather events, such as thunderstorms and tornadoes. Damaging winds that are not…

Home improvement projects seem to have no season. While many big outdoor projects happen in spring and summer, homeowners may find the best time to work on a renovation project is when contractors are available or materials are less expensive. In fact, if your project is not weather-dependent, you…

Did you know most Americans (78 percent) agree that preparing financially for life’s unknowns is a way to show that you care? In fact, a little closer look at the data finds almost 2 in 3 (65 percent) think that having life insurance is key to taking care of their family financially. — These are…

If you live near a fault line, you likely are no stranger to tremors or other earthquake activity. Preparation may be an ongoing process for your family. — — The Department of Homeland Security’s Ready.gov website offers a number of tips to help you prepare for an earthquake. — BEFORE AN…

Your business, whatever its size, most likely processes and maintains information every day. At least annually, take time to review your data privacy practices to reinforce your information security and to reassess your cyber protection. — — Free government resources are available to help protect…

While you work hard to earn money, criminal enterprises are working hard to steal it. So let’s take a minute to brush up on the latest tricks, scams and methods criminals are using to steal data and money from you and your customers. — — Internet fraud is the use of internet services – or software…

ax return identity theft has reached such epidemic proportions that it tops the list of the IRS’s Dirty Dozen Tax Scams. Here are tips the IRS wants you to know about identity theft so you can avoid becoming the victim. — — Phishing: Taxpayers should be alert to potential fake emails or websites…