Wednesday, July 1, 2015Boating on a warm, sunny day is a relaxing experience, often met with food, alcohol and comradery. But even if you enjoy kicking back with a beer, you should always pass on the booze if you’re in charge of operating the boat. Driving any motor vehicle while intoxicated, even on the open water, puts you and your passengers in a dangerous situation. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 1, 2015Every mile you drive increases the risk that you'll encounter someone who's not such a good driver and get in an accident. "It's only fair that if you drive less, you should pay less," Preston said. The key to Metromile's system is Metromile Pulse, a device that plugs into your car's computer system and measures how far you drive READ MORE >>
Friday, June 26, 2015Florida's "insurer of last resort" says it has finalized its financial preparations for the 2015 hurricane season and has enough money to pay claims on a once-a-century storm without levying assessments on Florida policyholders. Last week, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 25, 2015Homeowners who ignored a letter from their flood insurance company explaining rate increases that took effect April 1 are in for a $250 surprise when they get their renewal notices. The good news: People living in their primary residence can reduce the $250 premium surcharge to a $25 surcharge, even if their policy renewal has already taken effect. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 24, 2015Attention tailgaters: Someday a bank or a potential employer considering your loan or your job application might become privy to your tendencies for aggressive driving.
Northbrook-based Allstate, which last month floated the idea of one day selling the information it collects from policyholders'... READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 2, 2015Like many business costs, workers compensation insurance is often required. This type of business insurance ensures that your company has the financial protection it needs if a worker is hurt on the job or as a result of performing the job. However, like most business costs, you can manage how much you pay for your premiums. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 14, 2015The insurance industry often urges customers to check their policies every once in a while to make sure everything is up to date. While that sounds like self-serving advice – because you know any conversation with your insurance agent will end with a pitch to buy more insurance – that doesn't mean it’s a bad idea. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 13, 2015American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that American Water Resources of Florida and Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC-The Reliable One(R)) today launched their partnership to offer Home Warranty Protection Programs to more than 200,000 residential customers in Orlando, St. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 11, 2015The tragic gas explosion that left two dead and dozens of New Yorkers homeless last month was a wake-up call for many renters: If you haven’t gotten renters insurance yet, it’s time to get busy. As it stands, only 37% of renters in the U.S. are insured, according to the Insurance Information Institute. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 7, 2015 Floods are the most common disasters in the country. And as if that weren’t bad enough, they are also the most costly disasters to recover from. These facts make it easy to see why homeowners should consider flood insurance to protect their property and wallets. READ MORE >>
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