Thursday, February 25, 2016 CO: Why It’s Dangerous and How to Protect Yourself Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 11, 2016 Umbrella Coverage Explained One of the most certain things in life is, certainly, uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could result in a multi-car accident. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 On Super Bowl Sunday, everything is big. Except for Thanksgiving, Americans consume more food on this day than on any other. The game usually ranks as the most watched television event of the year in the U.S. And with 90% of viewers at their home or someone else’s, that means there are lots of Super Bowl parties – and lots of risk for homeowners. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Have you ever asked yourself why your auto insurance bill increased significantly after adding your teen driver to your policy? Well, the answer is pretty simple, teens tend to drive in a more aggressive or reckless nature than the average driver. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 14, 2016 The weather report is in—and it calls for partly crazy skies with an unpredictable front moving in from the Pacific! Weather across the country this winter, and every year it seems, is behaving just a little strangely. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Frozen pipes can present an invisible threat – one that you might not recognize until the weather starts to warm. By then, the water damage can be significant and costly. Fortunately, keeping your home warmer, at a consistent temperature, and better insulated can help protect your pipes from freezing this winter. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 There are several key times each year when people spend time shopping in stores and online for the perfect gifts for their loved ones, or themselves. While it is easy to get caught up in the fun of it all, it is important to remember that with increased purchasing comes heightened risk of theft. READ MORE >>
Thursday, December 3, 2015 The trees in your yard can enhance your property, provide shade and offer abundant environmental benefits. However, trees can also pose a safety hazard to your family and your home if they are not properly inspected and maintained. Trees can present a particularly significant danger during a storm. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 When it comes to deep frying turkey, you want to take every precaution to keep your family and your home safe. For the best suggestions, we went to an expert – a fire chief! By Chief Fire Marshal Mike Julazadeh of the Charleston Fire Department of South Carolina READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 – Thanksgiving Day is typically marked by fantastic food, family and friends, full stomachs and football – but along with the fun is the reality that cooking fires are three times more likely to occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. READ MORE >>
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