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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Agriculture Safety and Workers’ Compensation

Agriculture is a business that tends to involve a large amount of manual labor and physical activity. Because of this, muscle pains and injuries are more common among those who have a job related to agriculture. It’s essential to understand more about typical workers’ compensation claims in the agriculture industry. READ MORE >>

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

RV Insurance 101

Recreational vehicles—more commonly known as RVs or motorhomes—are both home and car, making it doubly important to insure them against damages. Whether you take your RV on a few trips per year or live in your RV year-round, the motorhome itself is a valuable asset; not to mention all of your belongings stored inside. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

What's Really Covered with Home Insurance?

When it comes to insurance, many people have it, but few people understand their coverage. In particular, home insurance seems to be the most mind-boggling type of insurance. Rightly so. The coverage for home insurance can vary drastically from state to state and from provider to provider. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

3 Steps To Ensure Your Tires Are Safe

Tire failure is a key cause of accidents and ensuing insurance claims. Tires generally receive more wear and tear than other areas of a vehicle. They must endure incredible force. And, they must remain in excellent working condition to keep the vehicle moving.   READ MORE >>

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

The Importance of Agriculture Safety

Agricultural workers face considerable risks of occupational injuries, illnesses and fatal accidents. That’s why it’s essential for agriculture businesses to maintain healthy and safe work environments; by doing so, they may reduce risk exposures and control costs. READ MORE >>

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Do You Need More Life Insurance?

We often hear about people who own very small life insurance policies—valued at around $10,000—in order to cover the costs of their own funeral. But is that really enough coverage? Though coverage needs vary from person to person, it’s safe to say that this is not adequate coverage in many cases. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

How Are Death Benefits Paid from a Life Insurance Policy

When you insure yourself under a life insurance policy, you will name a beneficiary who will receive the policy’s payout in the event of your death. This settlement is called a death benefit, and it can ease your survivors’ financial burdens in numerous practical ways.  READ MORE >>

Thursday, November 25, 2021

How Does Sleep Impact Your Health?

Are you getting enough hours of sleep at night? Do you wake up each morning feeling refreshed and ready to go? For many people, that’s not the case. It’s more common for individuals to struggle through those first hours of the day, longing to be back in bed for a few more hours. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Understanding Your BOP’s Interruption Coverage

A business owner’s policy, or BOP, contains several critical elements of business insurance. Among these, you will likely find business interruption insurance—one of the most critical elements of protection any business needs. If you don’t fully understand this coverage, you might not be able to use it to your advantage. READ MORE >>

Thursday, November 18, 2021

3 Signs that You’re a Distracted Driver and Don’t Know It

In the last decade, the number of auto insurance claims that arise from distracted driving accidents has increased significantly. By definition, this is an accident caused by the fact that the involved driver wasn’t paying attention to the road.   READ MORE >>

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