31 May
2016

5 reasons to teach children not to play with fire

Fire has captured the imagination of men since the beginning of civilization. Combine that with the curiosity of a child and you have a deadly combination.

How deadly?

Between the years 2007 and 2011, an average of 7,100 home structure fires per year were caused by children play with lighters and matches. Sadly, every year an average of 77 people die in their homes because of these fires and another 750 are sent to the emergency room because of injuries. This causes approximately $172 million in property damage annually.

24 May
2016

How to setup an emergency disaster response and recovery plan

by InsuranceHub | in Business Insurance

When it comes to disasters, 50% of small businesses are making the mistake of not having an emergency disaster response and recovery plan. Is your business guilty of making this mistake?

Did you know that each year thousands of small businesses like yours are struck by disaster?

Fire
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Power outages

17 May
2016

6 common social media mistakes to avoid when going on summer vacation

by InsuranceHub | in Home Insurance, Tips

Ahhhhh… Vacation.

Just saying the word “vacation” helps you to relax and to smile. However, here’s what you need to ask yourself and your family before your vacation:

Is it a good idea to post on your social media outlets that you are not going to be home for a week or two?
Do you want your vacation plans to be common knowledge for a burglar to find out?
Did you know that many people are making it very easy for burglars by posting their whereabouts on social media?

10 May
2016

Protect Your Jewelry From Thieves

by InsuranceHub | in Home Insurance

Whether it’s an engagement ring, a wedding ring or a family heirloom, your jewelry is something that is personally important to you.

It is more than just a ring or a bracelet. These important, and often valuable, items represent wonderful memories that have been created throughout your life and are irreplaceable.

Just think of something that someone you love gave to you as a child. You can’t put a financial price tag on a gift, can you? You wouldn’t take any amount of money for that either, would you?

05 May
2016

How to prevent slipping and tripping lawsuits

by InsuranceHub | in Business Insurance

What can you do to avoid lawsuits from clients or employees tripping or slipping on site?

Just as you take the time to do preventive maintenance on your car or home, it is imperative to perform preventive maintenance on every aspect of your business. By taking time to implement policies and preventive measures now you will avoid liability lawsuits later on.

In other words, do not rely solely on liability coverage; instead, mange your risk.

03 May
2016

Prevent house fires from your wood stove with these safety tips

by InsuranceHub | in Home Insurance, Tips

Are you using these proven safety tips with your wood stove to prevent house fires?

Nothing is warmer and cozier than sitting in front of a wood burning stove or fire place. If you never had a wood stove, then you don’t know what you are missing. Wood stoves radiate heat throughout the room so effectively that many decide to place them in their basement so the heat rises and heats the entire house. This raises the question of their safety.