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The good news? Most people have a fire extinguisher in their home or business. But the bad news is they’ve probably never used it. Many have never come face to face with a fire (which is good news, too). But it means they might not know how to handle one. To test how important fire […]

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The holidays are coming closer and closer, so it’s time to start thinking about your loved ones’ wish lists. And this season, we invite you to support small businesses all across the country – just like the thousands we’re proud to call policyholders. When you support small businesses on Small Business Saturday, you also: Create […]

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Winter is coming, which means it’s time to take care of your recreational vehicle. Not sure where to start? Pick a day (preferably before the first snowfall) to winterize your RV, and we’ll help you do it properly. To winterize your RV, our experts recommend that you: Drain water. To prevent pipes from freezing, then […]

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Now is the time to prevent your pipes from freezing, because the colder it gets, the more important it is. In the worst of the winter weather, a frozen pipe is one of the most common causes of property damage – with water damage easily equaling thousands. Here’s how pipes freeze: When water freezes, it […]

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According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, car accidents account for 22% of all work-related deaths. And drowsy driving is considered the leading cause of these fatalities. So, business owners, beware. What is drowsy driving? When the one behind the wheel is too tired, they’re a drowsy driver. And, most importantly, a […]

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You look at your online checking account and notice withdrawals you know you didn’t make. Or you get a notice from a debt collector, hounding you about that overdue bill to your acupuncturist in California – only you don’t have an acupuncturist, and you live in Ohio. These are telltale signs of identity theft. What […]

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You may think data breaches happen only to big corporations like Equifax, Capital One and Facebook. But the reality is: Small- to medium-sized businesses are at the highest risk of experiencing a breach. And 60% of small companies will go out of business within six months of a cyberattack. So, how can you help protect […]

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It’s important for kids to be tech savvy, as it will help them in school and the workplace. But in this day and age, it’s just as important to keep kids safe online. While the internet is an amazing tool for research, education and connecting with friends, it can also be a dangerous place – […]

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When the aroma of pumpkin spice fills the air, it’s time for classic cars to go into hibernation for the winter. But you can’t just park them in the garage and hope for the best. You need to winterize your classic car to keep it safe for spring. Follow these seven steps to keep your […]

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Frankly speaking, the safest passwords are the ones you can never remember. And that’s why today, our very own IT experts recommend “passphrases” instead. Not only are they easier to commit to memory, they’re harder for hackers to crack. So, whether you want your email and social media accounts to be even more secure or […]

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