by The Insurance Center | Sep 26, 2022 | Safety, Tips
Leaning towards an old wood-burning fireplaces to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know, fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of all home-heating fires. So before you use your fireplace, ensure you know how to properly...
by The Insurance Center | Sep 15, 2022 | Home, home insurance, Insurance, Safety, Tips
If you own a home, then chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work on your home. At The Insurance Center, we know that hiring a contractor or handyman to perform work on your home often comes with risks. Below are nine things for you to...
by The Insurance Center | Jul 26, 2022 | Awareness, Safety, Tips
Sunscreen Summer is the season for sunscreen! When the sun is out, everyone should be protecting their skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation has found that children who have gotten severe sunburns have higher chances of developing Melanoma. Melanoma is a type of skin...
by The Insurance Center | Jul 22, 2022 | Maintenance, Safety, Tips
As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you are using. Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured while using. It’s usually a case of good products used...
by The Insurance Center | Jul 5, 2022 | Safety, Tips
How to Identify, Avoid, and Escape a RIP Current Beachgoers need to be aware of RIP currents. “RIP” in this case could stand for “rest in peace,” because these currents can be deadly. In the U.S., about 100 people drown in RIP Currents every year. Lifeguards in the...
by The Insurance Center | Jun 23, 2022 | Safety, Tips
There’s no excuse not to wear a life jacket on the water, and as your insurance agent, we strongly encourage you, and the passengers on your boat to wear one when you are on the water. Boaters enjoy the feel of sun and spray. So, it’s tempting to boat...
