The clothes dryer in your home is one of the major appliances that is typically well used and due to this, it is also one of those appliances that can lead to a serious disaster to occur...fire. Before you end up having this happen, there are 9 simple tips you can use to prevent the chance of this from occuring. http://www.erieinsurance.com/eriesense/issues/spring2013/dryer-tips/index.html
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With today being Valentine's Day, many people may be giving and/or receiving new articles of jewelry...whether it be a new watch, necklace, ring, etc. But, does your current homeowners policy provide enough coverage? Quite possibly the answer is no. Most insurance policies provide dollar amount limitations on how much "automatic" coverage you have. Sometimes that amount can be as low…
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A homeowners policy is not just a policy that covers and protects your home and valuable contents in the case of loss, but it is a policy that can also raise a few questions as to what is covered and what is not. This is partially due to the fact that not all insurance companies will write a policy the same as…
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Everyone knows that running red lights can not only lead to a possible ticket, but also to potentially bad accidents. With more areas using cameras installed on these traffic signals, the threat of an accident in the intersection due to someone running the light are slowly on a decline. http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr012413.html
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Game day party hosts could be liable if a guest gets food poisoning or drives drunk. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15, 2013 —As millions of Americans prepare to host and attend Super Bowl parties next month, many may be unaware of the risks they may be taking. According to Trusted Choice® and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers ofAmerica (IIABA or…
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Did you know that there is industry-wide information available to you on c by vehicle model? Contact the Highway Loss Data Institute at http://www.iihs.org. Bad news for Cadillac Escalade owners: the SUV is the most targeted vehicle by thieves, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. The runner-up is the Nissan Maxima. Have you checked your car alarm lately? Confidential…
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Umbrella insurance provides extra coverage to protect your hard-earned assets from lawsuits. Say you are on a dream vacation on theFloridacoast and you rent a jet ski for an afternoon of wet and wild entertainment. Who knew those machines could move so fast, even in pitching seas. Then, look out! Your vacation suddenly goes further south when you hit another…
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Your ATV probably represents fun and recreation to you. Insuring the vehicle may be the last thing on your mind. You’re wearing a helmet when you ride, usually on land you are familiar with, so why bother with insurance. All-terrain vehicles are fun to drive, and they can be handy for hunting and farming and any number of other activities…
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We all dislike it when we lose power at our home, and even our business. But it is even worse when it occurs during the cold winter months as no heat can lead to broken pipes, as well as being a health safety hazard. Check out the following tips from IBHS and stay safe and warm this winter. http://disastersafety.org/freezing_weather/advice-for-staying-safe-and-warm-in-post-sandy-power-outages/
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