I’m not suggesting you drop your cable or dish, but I think it’s worth knowing what’s out there.   There are already many options...

Modern commercial and public buildings have many fire protection features that are not present in most homes.  Some of these, like fire...

Over half of all Employment Practices Liability claims are filed against small businesses. EPLI provides them with protection against...

I recently read an article about a claim where an insured’s vehicle had been stolen.  Upon discovering the vehicle was unlocked and the...

We all know that running out of gas is always a possibility if we push that gas gauge too far, leaving us stranded on the side of the...

What made this claim unique for me as an adjuster was the detailed information I received from the insured documenting her claim. Several...

E-mail Dos DO know the purpose of your e-mail and make sure you are making your point in a clear and concise manner. DO know your...

I think everyone has accidentally deleted a file.  In addition to that, many other things could go wrong: a virus, a hard drive crash, a...

Unfortunately, fireplaces also contribute to needless injuries, loss of life, and property damage annually.  The U.S. Fire Administration...

Without a refresher course or periodic review of a driver’s handbook, it can be easy to forget or simply overlook important rules of the...

In 2013,  I want to ask each of you to take some time to also review your insurance coverage. Yes, I know this doesn’t sound very...

I found a few customer service games that I thought were very intriguing and could be used in our professional, and possibly personal...

With the beginning of each new year comes talk of our new year resolutions: eat better, exercise, spend less money, etc.   I know it...

If you’re like me, the thought of posting something for sale doesn’t get your lords a-leaping. In fact, sometimes it hardly seems worth...

Christmas Trees Once ignited, a “dry” natural Christmas tree can become engulfed in flames in seconds, quickly spreading the fire.  If...

What about your business? What if the health department closed your doors because of a violation? If you are a restaurant or...

Interesting, isn’t it?  For something that has a reputation for being expensive, is it really when compared to your other living...

Now, I have never stood in line for more than two hours or hurled myself towards a pile of super-slash-priced video games, but I enjoy...

1985     $0.22 1995     $0.32 2005     $0.39 2010     $0.44 2012     $0.45 Do you know what these years and dollar amounts represent? ...

Frying a turkey does have its benefits. A fried turkey takes less time to cook than an oven-cooked turkey, and the turkey comes out much...