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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Insurance

Does Car Insurance Cover the Car or the Driver?

Understand when you and your vehicle are covered by your car insurance. Let’s say your car is in the shop and you borrow your friend’s car. Are you covered if you get into an accident? What about if someone borrows your...

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5 Forces Driving Commercial Auto Insurance Costs

Over the past decade, auto insurance rates have increased steadily, well exceeding the rate of inflation over the same period. But what's driving this upward trend? Explore factors that have significantly impacted the...

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A Safety-Lover’s Guide to Protected Online Shopping

Start with these tips as a guide to a safer online shopping experience that protects your identity and finances. With all the convenience it provides, online shopping also poses a great risk if it's not done carefully....

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How to Choose the Right Contractor for Home Improvement Projects and Avoid Liability Claims

If you’re planning a home improvement project, you probably have many contractors available to choose from. How do you pick the right one that will get the job done safely and without liability issues? Follow these tips....

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Does My Teen Driver Need Their Own Auto Insurance Policy?

Parents have a lot of questions about insuring their teen driver's car. The most common question we receive: Should parents title and insure a teen driver’s car separately from other cars in the household? How will my ...

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Do You Need Rental Car Insurance?

Travel plans usually involve a lot of moving parts: research, booking, packing and, sometimes, renting a car. Many rental car companies will try to sell you on the insurance they offer, and if you don’t have a good...

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What Is Cyber Liability Insurance, And Why Does Your Business Need It?

Cybercrime has been rapidly on the rise and is expected to cost an estimated $10.5 trillion this year. What can you do to protect your business? In addition to cyber safety measures such as security software and cyber...

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Top Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Your Home Value

When you tackle home improvement projects, it’s wise to prioritize those that add the most to your property’s value, especially if you might put your home on the market in the next few years. Here are the renovations...

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Preparing Your Teen Driver for Different Road Conditions and Situations

If you have a young driver in your home, you may be fearful about them driving on their own, especially in bad weather or road construction. Here are some tips to share with them to improve safety by adapting their...

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How to Winterize and Properly Store Your Boat

Your boat is an investment that gives you tons of fun all summer long. But come the cold weather months, you want to make sure it’s properly winterized before you store it, so it’s protected from weather and other...

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