Keeping it Cool
I always look forward to the warm weather that summer brings, but when I’m dreaming of sunny days, I usually forget how difficult it can be to adapt to the heat. Rising temperatures can make even those with the sunniest…
Insurance and Depreciation
Your dwelling and most of its contents – such as your roof, laptop, and furniture – may lose value over time due to factors such as age, wear and tear, and obsolescence. This loss in value is commonly known as…
Fireworks Safety
Is your family planning your own fireworks display? The number of Americans planning to use backyard fireworks this Fourth of July is expected to hit an all-time high. In preparation for holiday celebrations, The National Council on Fireworks Safety (NCFS)…
Heat Illnesses Can be Fatal!
Did you know your body is constantly in a struggle to disperse the heat it produces? Most of the time, you’re hardly aware of it – unless your body is exposed to more heat than it can handle. In…
Father's Day This Sunday
While Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1914, Father’s Day took a little longer to be considered a national holiday. The origin of Father’s Day lies in two unrelated tragic events. About six months after the Monongah mining disaster…
Staying Safe this Memorial Day
Everyone looks forward to Memorial Day barbecues, afternoons at the beach or taking the first vacation of the season. However, it’s easy to get caught up planning fun activities, that you overlook safety and security precautions at home when you’re looking…
Importance of Boat Insurance
Why do I need boat insurance? If you’re new to boating, you may be under the impression that your homeowners insurance will magically stretch to cover your boat. Sadly, in most cases it won’t. “Many homeowners policies will have…
Auto Maintenance Tips To Prevent Accidents
To ensure a poorly maintained vehicle doesn’t contribute to an accident, we’ve put together a few ways you and your customers can keep your cars in top condition. Feel free to share this information with your customers. Tires According to…
THINK B4 You Text
Texting takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds — the equivalent of driving blind at 55 mph for the length of an entire football field — adding up to devastating consequences. Real-World Story: Just…
How to Turn Your Workspace Into a Den of Productivity
Written by Erik Devaney | @bardofboston When it comes to improving productivity in the workplace, much of the advice we hear centers around the mindset or motivation of the individual in question — advice like “You need to set goals…