The Top 5 Things You Should Know About Buckling Up
Five reasons drivers and passengers should always use seat belts, courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Full Story
Statistics and Facts About Distracted Driving
Staying safe on the roadways requires 100% of a driver's attention. This information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, provides an interesting insight into distracted driving. Full Story
Shopping for a Safer Car
In the market for a new car? Check out this list of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick Winners for 2011. Full Story
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Proper Use of Booster Seats
Booster seats can improve the fit of adult belts for children who have outgrown child restraints, but not all boosters provide the recommended belt fit. Here is a list of booster seats rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as "Good Bets." Here is a list of boosters "Not Recommended" by the Institute. Full Story
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Common Risks for Teen Drivers
Recognizing the risk factors faced by teen drivers is an important step in keeping them safe behind the wheel. Here is a list nine of common mistakes made by teen drivers, courtesy of njteendriving.com, that can result in deadly consequences. Full Story
Graduated Drivers Licenses
New drivers have elevated crash rates. This is particularly true for drivers younger than 18. Young novice drivers lack both the judgment that comes with maturity and the skill that comes with experience. Read about the benefits of Graduated Drivers Licenses including the changes resulting from Kyleigh's Law. Full Story
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Safer Home Checklist
Use this checklist from the Institute for Business and Home Safety to help determine the risk factors to keep in mind.
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How to Keep Water Damage from Soaking Your Wallet
A study of closed insurance water damage claims by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) identifies leading causes of interior water damage and offers solutions for minimizing the risks.
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Annual Plumbing Inspection
Inspections and maintenance can identify and solve problems before major damage occurs. Full Story
Reduce Basement Flood Risks
Follow these steps to reduce the risk of repeated flooding.
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Preventing Storm Damage
It is important to properly protect your home sooner than later. Here are some tips from the Institute for Business and Home Safety on what steps you should take. Full Story
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Recovering After an Event
Suffering a loss to your home is a devastating and traumatic event. In the moments after a disaster turns your home into a ruin, it's natural to feel lost. Full Story
Ask the Right Questions After an Event
Here are some questions that people frequently ask their insurance representatives after a major loss due to disaster. Full Story
