By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor Wearable technology, including fitness apps trackers and other wireless communication, gives everyone the ability to do things more efficiently. In 2020, 22.6 million smartwatches, the most popular wearable technology, were sold in the United States alone. Total sales of all wearables as […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor Weather impacts every homeowner and business owner and therefore their insurer. Insurance companies are in business to pay claims but also to make money for their members and/or stockholders. Insurers use a variety of methods to address weather, including policy conditions, underwriting […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor, MSO Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular. They are less expensive to operate, better for the environment, and cheaper to repair than traditional gas-powered vehicles. One factor that may deter potential buyers is the lack of readily available charging stations. […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Assistant Vice President/Media Editor Winter weather takes a toll on houses, commercial buildings and other outdoor property, including fences, patios, pools and sheds. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), winter storm damages exceeded $2.1 billion in 2019, down from $3 billion the year before. […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Assistant Vice President/Media Editor Colder temperatures can present challenges for business owners and their employees. With the COVID pandemic and the switch to more people working remotely, the challenges were increased. Employee and client safety are as important as profits to the conscientious business owner. […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE As temperatures fall, the demand for and use of supplemental heating sources rises. Portable heaters are commonly used when the main heating system is inadequate, or when just an area of the building needs to be heated. During the COVID-19 pandemic, supplemental heaters became essential equipment […]
By Sue Quimby The fears and uncertainties of the pandemic of 2020 have brought with them a whole new arena for scammers. As is often the case, scammers prey upon the most vulnerable: the elderly, or those with underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, who are also the most vulnerable to the infection. Some of […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Assistant Vice President/Media Editor Today’s technology allows for virtually instant 24/7/365 access to information, entertainment, friends and family. Wi-Fi access is everywhere – from the donut shop to the mall to hotels and restaurants. As convenient as it may be to check your e-mail at […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Assistant Vice President/Media Editor More and more baby boomers are reaching retirement age. At the same time, the coronavirus pandemic may have put a wrench in their investments and income stream. For some, a reverse mortgage can be an attractive option, as they may have […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Assistant Vice President/Media Editor The insurance industry has long had an image problem. Even though insurance is essential to life as we know it, too often the negative stories, such as claims being denied or delayed, make the headlines. Insurance providers are not always […]
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