While preparing to leave for work, I was watching the weather forecast and was astonished to see that the temperature will be in the 60’s this week! That’s unheard of for December in the Midwest. If we do not get any snow, where will Santa land his sleigh? Although it seems we will have a […]
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‘Tis the Season to Prevent Holiday Party Liabilities!
The Next Steps to Take After Your Identity Has Been Stolen
Original post authored by Assured Neace Lukens and shared with their permission. In our first blog on identity theft, we discussed the first steps you should take after your identity has been stolen. Once you have reported the theft to the proper authorities and contacted your insurance agent, the next course of action is repairing the damage.
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Did you know roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires that occur when most people are asleep – between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.? Smoke spreads quickly, and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. In fact, having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire […]
Your Business and the Fight Against Cyber Crime
I recently received a letter from a medical group stating that my personal data may have been stolen as a result of a hacking attack. I’d been to this doctor once in only the past five years, but nonetheless, my personal information had been acquired by someone who was not authorized to possess it. Admittedly, I […]
Fire Prevention Tips For Your Home
Now that fall is in full force and winter is slowly approaching, it is common to spend more time indoors. However, this actually influences the higher number of structural fires in the fall and winter. So, as these days become shorter and the nights colder, here are a few tips to help prevent fires this winter:
Predicting the Future: Just Another Day For an Actuary
What is an actuary? Trust me, it’s a valid question. When I tell someone I’m an actuary or that I studied actuarial science in college, I often receive an interesting response. Besides the usual spectrum of confused facial expressions, questions like “Is that related to biology?” are not uncommon. Even though Along Came Polly, starring Ben Stiller as an actuary […]
Understanding Common Gaps in Insurance Coverage
Defend Your Personal Data with Mobile Device Security
Did you know that using your mobile device in public places increases the risk to your personal data? Devices are easily lost or stolen, putting your device content, as well as your personal data, potentially at risk!
What is Additional Living Expense Coverage?
Not many people sit and think about what they would do if a devastating tornado or fire completely demolished their home and left them “homeless.” When the unthinkable happens, Additional Living Expense, an often overlooked coverage that is typically part of a homeowners policy, may prove to be a financial and emotional lifesaver.