Archives: 2014
As The Weather Chills, Here Are 10 Tips To Stay Warm & Healthy
Posted: November 3, 2014
As The Weather Chills, Here Are 10 Tips To Stay Warm & HealthyAs a local insurance agency providing life insurance coverage, our agents are very aware of the increased health risks over the cold winter months. Injuries as a result of car accidents in wet or icy conditions, slip and fall accidents, and cases of injury from prolonged exposure all rise over the winter months. Those who are not properly prepared for the weather and those who are already predisposed to injury...
Top 10 Tricks To Protect Yourself From Cyber Crime
Posted: October 27, 2014
October is normally associated with Halloween and ghosts and goblins, but for the last 10 years it’s been National Cyber Security Awareness month. As evidenced by the rising number of successful attacks against high-profile targets, cyber crime is on the rise. With that in mind, here are OpenDNS’ top 10 cyber security tips and tricks to protect yourself. Realize that you are an attractive target...
Air Bag Recalls Renew Doubts About Carmakers’ Responses to Defects
Posted: October 21, 2014
A deepening crisis involving deadly air bags is shaking confidence in the ability of automakers including Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. to ensure the safety of millions of U.S. drivers. Toyota is advising U.S. owners to keep passengers out of front seats until defective Takata Corp. air bag parts are replaced, four months after following the same procedure in Japan. Takata faces investigations...
USGS Raises Risk Level of Earthquake for Nation
Posted: October 16, 2014
As a general rule, earthquakes are fairly rare events, certainly the ones that can bring substantial damage. However, a new assessment from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that the chances of one developing has risen for much of the country. Approximately 85% of the U.S. - or 42 of the 50 states - has a "reasonable chance" of experiencing an earthquake in the next half-century,...
Many Renters Are Exposed To Financial Disaster Because Few Have Renters Insurance
Posted: October 9, 2014
The real estate industry seems to go through stretches of time in which consumers are looking to either rent or buy. Presently, it's more of the former, as noted recently through polling data conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. When renters were asked what factors would propel them to continue doing so, rather than purchase a home, some of the most common...
