Written by Aaron Crowe Hitting a $200,000 Bentley, $100,000 Porsche or even a modest $50,000 Infiniti with your car is likely to be a headache that will make you wish you’d ridden the bus, especially if you’ve bought the cheapest car insurance possible. Cheap policies get that way by providing the barest amount of coverage [...]
As temperatures drop below freezing, many homeowners and businesses face the inconvenience and expense that come with frozen water pipes. While we know to bundle ourselves up to keep warm many people forget to check to make sure their pipes stay warm as well. Ice forming in a pipe does not typically cause a break [...]
If your idea of a perfect winter night involves relaxing by a warm fire, you’re in good company. Whether a fireplace is your primary way to stay warm or a supplement to your main heating system, enjoy the warmth the right way by taking the following safety measures. 1. Whether you have a wood burning [...]
By Melissa Stewart As it gets a chillin’, it’s the perfect time to strike the fire, and enjoy the company of family and friends. Opening up one’s home during the holiday season is a heart-warming gesture. All the excitement, however, has some hosts overlooking basic safety issues. According to MetLife Auto & Home’s American Safety [...]
By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com November 14, 2011 Change is coming and at a pace that is, “quite dramatic,” according to Sudhakar Ram, chairman and managing director of Mastek. “And customer needs are changing as well.” If you are to believe Novarica’s Chad Hersh (And why wouldn’t you?) over the next 18 months we could [...]
Change the oil just prior to storage. Oil absorbs moisture (a natural by-product of combustion), and if old oil is left in the motor, moisture will evaporate out of the oil and condense on the engine internals, causing corrosion. Also, oil becomes acidic with use, which can also cause corrosion. After you change the oil, [...]
With all of the ways we communicate these days, it brings about a whole new risk. Cyber Liability. After taking a three hour course on the dangers of Cyber Liability, I am much more aware of what I do and say in emails, who I let use my smart phone, who has access to my [...]
College is expensive enough without the added cost of unexpected accidents or theft, not covered by your insurance policy. If you have a student heading away to school, below are a few tips to help you get the most out of your coverage. HOMEOWNERS (varies by state) Personal Property: Most homeowners policies will cover personal [...]
