Insurance Advice Archive

Hurricane & Tropical Storm Preparation Tips

June 6, 2016
Tropical cyclones can develop in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. They are born in moist tropical air. About every four to five days, a tropical wave of low pressure moves along with westerly winds. Some of these ...Read More
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How to Help Prevent Offline Identity Fraud

March 10, 2016
Contrary to popular belief, identity fraud does not always begin online. According to Travelers claim data, 44 percent of ID fraud cases happen when a person’s purse or wallet has been lost or stolen. Thieves can use the information they find inside for ID ...Read More
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Flood Insurance

February 15, 2016
Flood Insurance What is Flood Insurance? Flood insurance covers damage caused by rising water. Floods can happen anywhere, anytime–not just in coastal areas or near lakes and rivers. Torrential rain, snowmelt, mudslides, dam failures and inadequate drainage systems can all cause flood losses. There ...Read More
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Snowbirds: Winterize Your Vacant Home

January 12, 2016
If you are a snowbird heading south for the winter, there are several key things you can do to help protect your vacant home. Taking these steps can help protect your home from theft, water damage, heating or electrical system malfunctions and other possible threats ...Read More
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5 of the Worst Ways to Save Money

January 5, 2016
Trying to Build Your Savings? Here’s What Not to Do So you have a New Year’s resolution—this is the year you’re finally going to save for a rainy day and build up your nest egg. You’ve thought it out and identified some easy ways to ...Read More
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Winter Driving Safety Tips

December 24, 2015
Falling snow can be picturesque, but it can also wreak havoc on the roads. While no one enjoys driving in snowy or slippery conditions, there are steps you can take to help improve your safety with these winter driving tips. Here are some guidelines ...Read More
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Online Identity Theft Prevention

November 23, 2015
Going online has become part of everyday life, whether it is for everyday activities such as shopping, sending email or paying bills, and managing your accounts. But data breaches, in all their forms, can potentially expose the personal information that we share online, putting ...Read More
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Household Mold: Lessen Your Risk

November 17, 2015
No one knows how many species of mold fungi exist, but some estimates are as high as 300,000. While you might associate molds with warm, damp and humid conditions, here’s the rub: Mold spreads and reproduces by making spores, and those spores can survive ...Read More
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