Archive for July 2014

When the lightning

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When the lightning - How vulnerable is your computer in a thunderstorm? Ask 19-year resident Hopkinton Anthony Tomasz was sent flying across the room when lightning struck his computer last week. This is a reminder to turn off and unplug electronic devices during an electrical storm. PC Doctor has...

Home fire safety: new advice from the experts

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Home fire safety: new advice from the experts - Did you replace your smoke alarm batteries last weekend During daylight savings? Traditionally, fire prevention autorités suggest That daylight savings is a good time to check your smoke alarms ... it's suggéré That When You change your clocks, you...

Lingo shows:

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Lingo shows: - endorsement Endorsement or "rider" is an option, written amendment to a basic insurance policy that modifies the terms of the insurance contract. In general, an amendment will be added to protect the insured by expanding or limiting coverage somehow defined. A rider or rider may occur...

Travel Insurance Quiz

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Travel Insurance Quiz - planning any spring or summer travel? A silver lining to the bad economy is that travel prices are falling and there are some bargains to find ... but you might want to protect your investment with travel insurance. Travel Insurance Quiz The Insurance Information Institute...

Do I need insurance condo?

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Do I need insurance condo? - Christian Dexter Carroll Steele Insurance I just got off the phone with a potential client who, during our conversation, m ' said he has not had a condo insurance policy because he had more than one mortgage. I asked why he thought that way, and he said it was more...

additional insured - when, why, and we should

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additional insured - when, why, and we should - This article on "additional insureds" for commercial insurance policies written by Geoff Gordon Andrew G. Gordon Insurance Agency? . in general, it is good to have others you name as "additional insured" (AI) on their policy, but bad for you to name...

Do you have unclaimed money? Check out!

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Do you have unclaimed money? Check out! - There is a lot of money frozen there that no one claims .. it's in the billions. Some put the figure as high as $ 40 billion! Is all this to you? Some of them could be if you have moved to another state or to another residence; if you...

Lingo shows:

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Lingo shows: - franchises A deductible is the amount of money that the insured person or a business has to pay for loss, damage or services before payments are triggered by an insurer. The terms of the franchise are contained in an insurance policy. If you have a franchise, that means you, the insured...

Ice and cars do not mix

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Ice and cars do not mix - Many New England are waking up to ice driving conditions today. In light of this, we bring you this remarkable video clip shot during an ice storm in January 07 in Portland, Oregon. A resident awoke to a racket outside his window and captured images of a derby higher unplanned...

Why use an independent insurance agency?

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Why use an independent insurance agency? - Joe Harrington, Markham Priest Insurance For some people, it does not matter where they buy their insurance. This decision could be costing them money, service and adequate protection. Buying insurance is not like buying gasoline at a gas station. It...

Spring Reminder: Bike Safety for Kids

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Spring Reminder: Bike Safety for Kids - With spring in the air, it is a good time to issue a reminder that bicycles are associated with more serious injuries among children than any other consumer product except cars. Each year, the wind about 300,000 children in the room because of emergency bicycle...

How safe are your favorite children on their new jobs

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How safe are your favorite children on their new jobs - clearing services partner for our Ryan Lynch workers had already posted this on their workers' Blog Comp - we thought it was important advice that bears repeating as we approach the summer months. If you are a parent of a high school or college...

Friday Humor - Insurance ads Netherlands

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Friday Humor - Insurance ads Netherlands - The Dutch insurance company Centraal Beheer is well known in Europe for their humorous television commercials in which the characters are put in situation precarious - the implicit message being "your insurance up to date Call us." You can learn more about...

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month - Do you have family members who depend on your income? The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) tells us that September is "Awareness Month Life Insurance" and reminds us that lifestyle choices and factors may have an impact on the availability...

Funniest insurance ads

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Funniest insurance ads - It's Friday before what will be a 3 day weekend for many, so we feel good frisky ... time to add some insurance wacky ads to our portfolio for your culture. Bizarre as they are, these are actual ads that have attracted a following almost cult-like in the Chicago area in the...

sudden acceleration: what to do if this happens

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sudden acceleration: what to do if this happens - Millions of popular Toyota are recalled to solve a problem of sudden acceleration. Although the scope of this recall is huge, the problem is not necessarily limited to Toyota. According to Consumer Reports , in an analysis of complaints to the National...

Russian funny ad assurance is a serious point

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Russian funny ad assurance is a serious point - Do not worry - you need to understand Russia to get the point of this car insurance Russian clever ad. It uses fun special effects to make the point that some insurers will go far to avoid you when you have a car insurance claim. If you are struggling...

Does the insurance cover owners of a flooded basement

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Does the insurance cover owners of a flooded basement - This is a question thousands of homeowners and tenants will now ask that recent heavy rain s 'mitigate :? Does the insurance covers water damage in my basement? Unfortunately for most the answer is "probably not". Standard homeowners insurance...

Health reform - changes in 2011

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Health reform - changes in 2011 - reform provisions Many health care is expected to launch in the course of 2011 - some went into effect on January 1. Some resources that describe the anticipated changes to take effect in 2011 and what the changes mean for you and your family HealthCare.gov :....

Right Fit

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Right Fit - This new national public service announcement of the NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) uses humor to encourage consumers to make their insurance policies suited to their specific needs. Tip: your local independent agent can help - if you live in New England, find...

Are you at risk of computer theft?

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Are you at risk of computer theft? - What is the computer flight frequency? The 8th annual BSI Computer Theft Survey was eye opening list on the theft of the actual computer threat has. Here are some of the most compelling findings of the survey: There were more than 5.5 million computers stolen...

Halloween Pet Perils ... and people, too

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Halloween Pet Perils ... and people, too - Last year, we posted a good overview of safety tips to keep Halloween people and goods safely - especially tiny zombies that could come to your house. There are also some examples and excellent pumpkin carving tips. This year we...

Have you washed your Christmas tree today?

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Have you washed your Christmas tree today? - If not, go do it now. Really! Here is a dramatic proof of how flammable a dry Christmas tree can be as opposed to a tree is watered regularly. This test was conducted by the Association and Underwriters Laboratories National Fire Protection....
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