With winter on its way out, you may be ready for some spring cleaning. Here’s a quick checklist that can help you freshen up your home and protect it against springtime elements.
Property & Casualty Insurance
Protecting Your Building During a Temporary Closure
A vacant commercial building is a sitting duck. Whether temporary or permanent, a vacancy presents increased exposure to loss. There are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of incurring a loss while your building is vacant. A publication from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) suggests the following steps be […]
Travelers Traverse: Cover What You Love
Traverse is a new program offered by Travelers to cover the stuff you love and want to protect for a low monthly price. You pick what you want to cover – cell phones, electronics, cameras, sporting equipment, musical instruments, jewelry, handbags, bicycles, and more – and select any add-ons, such as liability coverage, you need. […]
Packing an Emergency Kit
Spring is on the way, and it is the perfect time for taking a road trip (a trip through the Texas Hill Country to view wild flowers, anyone?). Before you hit the open road, make sure you have an emergency kit packed just in case you find yourself stranded away from civilization. Here is what […]
Fire and Water: Winter Safety Tips
Nearly 156,000 fires occur in the United States during winter, and, according to Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, nearly two-thirds are caused by fireplaces and chimneys not being properly maintained. On the other side of the winter hazard coin, we have water. When outside temperatures fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, water can freeze in pipes, […]