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Do You Really Need That Extra Insurance On Your Rental Car?

Perhaps you are planning a warm weather family vacation? Or maybe you are taking a road trip? Regardless of why you need to rent a vehicle, there is important information regarding the optional insurance coverage that you need to know about. It is a common misconception that your collision coverage on your personal auto policy will protect you in the event of an accident with your rental...

Protecting You & Your Employees from Ticks and Mosquitoes

  During the spring and summer months, ticks and mosquitoes are most active putting outdoor workers at risk to bacteria, parasites, and viruses. If you’re an employer of out-door workers it’s important you provide your workers with proper information regarding tick-borne diseases, transmissions, symptoms, and prevention. It’s also important to encourage symptoms & illness reporting. Common Symptoms of Tick-borne Diseases Include: Fever Fatigue Headache Join...

Keep You and Your Family Safe Before, During, and After a Flood

There is an increased risk of flooding during spring months. During the winter months, frozen land prevents melting snow or rainfall from steeping into the ground, which can result in overflow of streams, rivers, and lakes, once the ground warms up. Add spring storms to that and there is a very good chance spring flooding will occur. Here is what to do to keep you...

Early Spring Lawn Care Tips

A healthy summer lawn starts with spring maintenance. Winter weather conditions can wreak havoc on your lawn causing unsightly brown or bare spots. If you neglect spring lawn care, you could end up paying for it the rest of year. Here are some tips that will help you ensure that your lawn gently comes back to life. Start With Raking: Even if you already raked...

Maximizing Insurance Coverage for Food Contamination Claims

The greatest financial risk facing the food industry.  Approximately 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases each year.  When this happens, all companies in the food supply chain – from farm to wholesaler to restaurant – may unexpectedly find themselves legally liable, regardless of the ultimate source of the contamination. That is why it is important to make...