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Young Driver Safety
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Talking to Your Young Driver About Safe DrivingWhen teens begin to drive, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council, the sobering statistics start to pile up:...
Car Shopping With Safety in Mind
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars. Yet we’re still years away from living in a world where you can just tell your car where to go and then kick back and relax with a book or your phone.Even still,...
It's National Hobby Month
Friday, January 20, 2017
Did you know that January is National Hobby Month? Our staff enjoys hobbies like cooking, photography, bike riding, gardening and crafting. We find ourselves investing in these hobbies often, not even realizing just...
7 Driving Habits That Are Bad for Your Car
Friday, January 6, 2017
No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? If so,...
Burglary Prevention: Should You Leave the Lights On?
Friday, December 2, 2016
It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). While this doesn't occur frequently in our area, does that really work? Or is it...
Which Home Alarms Do You Need?
Friday, November 4, 2016
Technology has made home alarms of all kinds — from security to smoke, radon to radiation — more accessible than ever. Many of them can be configured to work together, and some even alert you to trouble through your...
Insurance Claims for Fallen Trees
Friday, October 14, 2016
It’s that time of year when the Northwest experiences repeated wind storms, and occasionally they’re very strong and cause damage. With this weekend’s high wind watches and warnings, we’ve been receiving a number of...
Device Insurance: Cover Your Personal Electronics With the Policy You Already Have
Friday, October 7, 2016
It seems everyone these days has a smartphone. a smart TV, a tablet, or an ebook reader. Maybe you have all of the above – and more.When you add it all up, you may find you have thousands of dollars tied up in...
How to Deal With Road Rage
Friday, September 2, 2016
Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations...
Safety Tips for Your Summer Swims
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
When the sun is out and the weather’s warm, people flock to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. According to the U.S. Centers for...