Tag: safety tips

Fire insurance claims break records on Thanksgiving Day

Julie Campbell
Holiday Mayhem - Thanksgiving turkey’s go up in smoke!

Insurers are cautioning Americans to take some simple safety precautions this year. Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that represents togetherness, family, and giving thanks for all of the things with which we have been blessed in our lives, but it is also the time of year that inevitably leads to the highest number of fire insurance claims. Studies have shown that fire departments can receive up to three times the typical number of calls on Thanksgiving. The reason is that there are many Thanksgiving activities that involve an increased risk…

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Safety tips for throwing New Year’s Eve parties

H. Cutner

New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights for partying, whether it’s at a large public gathering, or a smaller family event. Though this can be a lot of fun, the insurance industry in the state is reminding people to make sure that they take certain precautions to protect themselves against the risks that can come along with this type of celebration. Use the following tips to make sure that you’ll minimize your chances of having to make a claim on your homeowners’ insurance next year: • Carefully place…

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