The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted businesses and individuals. Virtually overnight, working remotely became a norm causing millions to rethink their life choices, including where they wanted to work and live. In response, employers chose to be more flexible, allowing employees the ability to earn a living from virtually anywhere in the world. Helping clients adapt […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor A home break in occurs every 30 seconds in the United States. Department of Justice statistics reveal that there are over 1.65 million home invasions per year, resulting in an average loss of nearly $3,000 per invasion(simplyinsurance.com). Helping clients prevent home invasions […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor The number of active/mass shooter events has increased alarmingly in recent years. While there is no set definition of an active/mass shooting event, they are generally deemed to include four or more injuries or deaths and occur in a public setting, such […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor Inflation is a major headline in the news, affectting all aspects of life. According to bls.gov, in the 12 months ending June 2022, the Consumer Price Index increased 9.1% – the largest jump in 40 years. Inflation impacts our daily expenses as […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor Each year, vehicle fires cause over a billion dollars in damage in the United States (autoinsuranceez.com). Statistaa.com reports there are 174,000 highway vehicle fires each year. Hurricane Ian brought electric vehicle (EV) fires to the headlines. Despite the publicity, EV fires are […]
As the days shorten, and the temperature drops, backyard campfires are a popular way to extend alfresco entertaining. Sales of portable fire pits and disposable campfires increased significantly during the Covid pandemic. In December 2020, Solo Stoves reported a year over year increase in sales of 30% (www.fastcompany.com). While backyard fire pits can be a […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor Lockdowns of the pandemic resulted in a significant and rapid increase in business being done online. Ibisworld.com estimates that 30% of business is now done over the internet. Selling online has risks and insurance considerations just as a brick and mortar store […]
Trailers come in all shapes and sizes, from small utility trailers for boats and ATVs to enormous RVs. They are used for an endless array of operations: camping, moving household or office belongings, or transporting recreational vehicles such as motorbikes, paddleboards and snowmobiles. Most of these accidents are preventable. Traveling with a trailer – no […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor It has been 30 years since Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida – destroying over 25,000 homes, killing 65 people, and resulting in more than $27 billion in damage. The magnitude of the devastation was due in large part to inadequate building codes, […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor The pandemic changed how people think about hosting and attending events. Many were cancelled. Some, such as weddings, were downsized or postponed. Others were impacted by government regulations. In such situations, special event coverage, in addition to a standard homeowners or […]
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