Archive for 2013

Identity theft: the cavalry is coming

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Identity theft: the cavalry is coming - More than 9 million Americans are victims of some type of identity fraud each year. With the implementation of new "Red Flag Rules" issued by the Federal Trade Commission, consumers are expected to get more protection against identity theft. Under these regulations,...

According to the Survey of higher satisfaction customer service with local agencies with the centers of calls

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According to the Survey of higher satisfaction customer service with local agencies with the centers of calls - The JD Power and Associates 08 Insurance Customer Contact Study recently surveyed nearly 12,000 customers home and auto insurance to assess satisfaction. Survey participants interacted...

Seasonal reminder: Dry trees are a fire hazard

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Seasonal reminder: Dry trees are a fire hazard - If you're not ready for this holiday tree live, this video is a sad reminder that now is a good time. Experts say that live trees should not be kept for more than three weeks, though well watered. The best way to dispose of the tree is to recycle ......

The most dangerous times to drive

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The most dangerous times to drive - If you are risk averse, avoid driving on Saturdays in August According to a recent article Forbes , these are the most dangerous times to drive. The article is accompanied by a short slide show filled with accident statistics and interesting death But as Mark...

The deadliest US roads

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The deadliest US roads - Fox News has released its top ten list Deadliest stretches of road in America. To compile this list, they analyzed five years of error reports to determine which roads had the highest number of fatal accidents. For those of us in New England, the good news is that none of...

Scammers thrive in a bad economy, recessions

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Scammers thrive in a bad economy, recessions - When times are hard, rest assured, there are always scammers around trying to make things worse. The Federal Trade Commission recently announced the launch of a major sweep targeting fraudsters and crooks that thrive in periods of economic slowdown....

Are you an "accidental owner" or "reluctant owner?"

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Are you an "accidental owner" or "reluctant owner?" - A difficult economy byproduct is an increase of reluctant owners. Many owners have was forced to move for employment or other reasons, but they can not sell their first home that they rent out other value their home, reluctant to sell low and...

Seasonal road hazards: deer, moose and other ruminants

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Seasonal road hazards: deer, moose and other ruminants - The time of the year again: peak car-deer collision season. More than half of all deer vehicle accidents occur each year in October to December, with November being the peak months. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),...

Insurance Car Rental - do you need

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Insurance Car Rental - do you need - To buy or not to buy? This is the dilemma of the typical consumer when renting a car and face the issue of insurance. This short podcast of the Insurance Information Institute (III) helps you understand the choices. Also, see Article III to help you determine...

New Year's Resolution: inventory of your goods

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New Year's Resolution: inventory of your goods - Whether you rent or own, it is extremely important to know your stuff. Do you have a home inventory of all your assets? According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), about half of recently surveyed people do not. Nick Hytrek...

Behind the wheel: when to be polite is too dangerous

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Behind the wheel: when to be polite is too dangerous - On this day in road rage and rudeness of the road, it seems a bit crazy to take the problems with drivers who are polite - but in an article by Joseph Younger right when Active Courtesy Dangerous CarandTravel reminds us that there are times...

Volcanoes and travel insurance: is my journey assured

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Volcanoes and travel insurance: is my journey assured - If you purchased travel insurance before the recent volcanic eruptions, your travel can be covered by the policy, as exclusions? . But if you're hoping to get travel insurance to protect you against any disruption related volcanoes in the future,...

Keep July 4th fun: Holiday safety tips

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Keep July 4th fun: Holiday safety tips - Firework safety - Every year there are thousands of wounded and about 30,000 fires caused by fires fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 08 there were 7,000 casualties and 7 deaths, with 70% of injuries occur between June 20...

Hurricane Preparation: Tips pros

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Hurricane Preparation: Tips pros - The east coast is thick in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Earl. Wayne Wiersma of Wiersma Insurance Agency offers a link to a great sheet of a page people in Harleysville Insurance: Tips for Common Sense: Before and after a hurricane. It offers planning...

Auto theft: the hottest holidays and the hottest cars

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Auto theft: the hottest holidays and the hottest cars - Enjoy your New Year celebrations, AOS Eve, but you may want to keep your mind about you on New Year Day, OSA. According to the National Insurance Bureau of Crime (NICB), in 09 New Year Day, AOS was the highest day for auto theft. In 09, following...

The votes are for the most risky movie 2010

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The votes are for the most risky movie 2010 - For fans of films, all eyes were on Hollywood last night that Oscar Annual Awards winners have been named. For those of us in the insurance industry, every year, we also look for another prize, one that does not get as much public acclaim :. The announcement...

Home inventory: There is an app for that

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Home inventory: There is an app for that - Tech Farhad Manjoo critical of The New York Times recently ran a lap of applications for the horizon original inventories, with sound! Review the advantages and disadvantages of each system. Manjoo has a point of view of the organization and management...

Indiscriminate tastes of animals

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Indiscriminate tastes of animals - We often offer tips on protecting your property against theft and natural disasters ... but if the natural disaster walking four palpated? Recently, a Pomeranian swallowed $ 10,000 diamond. Dogs seem particularly willing to eat any variety...

Safety tips for holiday home decoration

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Safety tips for holiday home decoration - Earlier in the week, we talked about electrical safety for outdoor Christmas decorations. We will end the week with some tips on inddor holiday decorating safety of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Trees & Decorations When purchasing an artificial...

Milder winter Mainly a positive factor in New England

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Milder winter Mainly a positive factor in New England - It is not surprising that the weather is good for the economy, but it is a bit of a shock to realize how reach the point and usually beneficial from a milder winter effects can be everywhere. The mild weather this winter has been a boon to national,...

Put in a claim owners? ... Talk to your agent first

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Put in a claim owners? ... Talk to your agent first - Bob Hollis of Hollis Insurance Agency offers these tips for homeowners who have a claim :! At present, most people are aware of how insurance companies are quick on the draw to cancel a home insurance policy after the policyholder files a claim...

Covers my car insurance when I rent a car?

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Covers my car insurance when I rent a car? - This is a client of the agency member Renaissance Encharter Insurance Alliance. Memorial Day is around the corner and soon the children will be in school. Where are your summer vacation plans, you and your family enjoy this year? If a rental car is...

Learn from Experts: car thieves and cheats

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Learn from Experts: car thieves and cheats - The Wall Street Journal offers a fascinating article on Unlocking the secrets of a car thief (Can require registration of the site). It reminded us of a similar article on Edmunds.com :. Confessions of a car thief, who interviewed a reformed professional...
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