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Dry Drowning: Know the Warning Signs
Recently, the story of a child dying from what is called “dry drowning” took the Internet by storm. Dry drowning occurs when the vocal...
Jul 11, 20191 min read


Swim Safely: Avoid Dock Shock
Summer months should be filled with family fun and many people spend time on freshwater ponds, pools, lakes, and rivers keeping cool....
Jun 27, 20193 min read


How to Stop Targeted Ads on Facebook
You probably already know that your Facebook news feed is full of advertisements. But have you ever been surprised to find advertisements...
Jun 13, 20192 min read


Back Up Your Data on March 31—or Risk Becoming an April Fool!
Why you should back up Let’s begin with why. Backup copies are a form of insurance against a devastating data loss that can be caused by...
Mar 28, 20192 min read


March Madness is Here – Are You Ready for the Risks?
March Madness is a great time to gather together to watch the games. Food is never-ending with wings, pretzels, and chips followed by...
Mar 21, 20191 min read


St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips
“Top of the morning to ya!” as my dad used to say every St Patrick’s Day as I was growing up. My maiden name is McMillen which comes from...
Mar 14, 20191 min read


Tree Huggin’ – More Bark, Less Bite
Trees will perform better and last longer with a little extra attention and care. They can provide shade, wind protection, and beautiful...
Mar 5, 20192 min read


Changing the Stigma of Insurance
I graduated from a four-year university with a degree in communications with no clear path in mind. All I knew was I needed to find a...
Feb 28, 20192 min read


A Career Path You’ll Wish You Chose Sooner
When I first applied at Central, I had been looking for a stable job at a grounded and experienced company. While the job market can be...
Feb 27, 20192 min read


Living the Glamorous Life of Loss Control
A day in the life of a loss control consultant is the closest thing in the insurance industry to being a rock star. People love to see my...
Feb 26, 20192 min read


Endless Possibilities Exist in the Insurance Industry
For starters, since I work in an agency setting, let’s review a couple of typical positions in an agency: Agent/producer: these are the...
Feb 21, 20192 min read


Answering the Call through Customer Service
Shortly after finishing my undergraduate studies, my husband and I moved back to my hometown where I was working as a server at a local...
Feb 19, 20192 min read


Sharing Kindness and Compassion through Positive Customer Experiences
Now, having worked as a customer service representative for almost two years, my perspective has completely changed. I realize that what...
Feb 14, 20192 min read


Insurance: A Career of Helping Others
I started my insurance career working in the claims department where every day I had the chance to provide peace of mind and comfort to...
Feb 12, 20192 min read


It’s Your Tax Refund – Don’t Let Criminals Steal It
Tax scams and identity fraud by the numbers The good news: At least in the U.S., tax return fraud declined nearly 65 percent between...
Feb 6, 20193 min read


From Pharmacy School to Insurance Programmer
I started my academic career at The University of Findlay as a pharmacy major. I loved math and chemistry in high school, so it seemed...
Feb 5, 20192 min read


Stable + Rewarding + Limitless = Insurance
Recent studies reveal 25% of insurance professionals are expected to retire in the next few years, leaving several hundred thousand...
Feb 1, 20192 min read


How to Stay on Track to Meet Your Yearly Goals
Live a healthier lifestyle: Who isn’t trying to be healthier? I made a resolution to work out at least three times per week, count my...
Jan 31, 20192 min read


Buyer Beware of Online Insurance Shopping
While being able to access a quote online is a convenient and viable option for the consumer, there is a very dangerous reality that the...
Jan 29, 20191 min read


What Michael Scott Taught Us About Leadership
If you are familiar with the sitcom “The Office,” you know all about Michael Scott. If not, I highly recommend blocking off a couple of...
Jan 24, 20193 min read
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