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Technology enhances service but can’t replace relationships

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Building a relationship with an independent agent in your community can provide you with a personal experience and ensure that you are offered the right coverage. The post Technology enhances service but can’t replace relationships appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually

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Even if you’ve taken precautions to make your home or business resistant to wildfire, take time each year to review your preparations. The post Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Get ‘hurricane ready’ before storms threaten home or business

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Weather forecasters predict above-average activity this Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Take steps to minimize damage and speed recovery. The post Get ‘hurricane ready’ before storms threaten home or business appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Review your business life insurance policy annually

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We recognize and expect changes in the economy, but the uncertainty of those changes calls us to be vigilant in our business continuation plans. An annual policy review is a simple way to review your coverage and identify needs. The post Review your business life insurance policy annually appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections

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When you buy home insurance, the amount of coverage you purchase should be the amount that it would cost to rebuild the home. Insurers have generally used home inspections to help determine home value. But since the pandemic hit, travel restrictions prevented on-site home visits. The post Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections

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When you buy home insurance, the amount of coverage you purchase should be the amount that it would cost to rebuild the home. Insurers have generally used home inspections to help determine home value. But since the pandemic hit, travel restrictions prevented on-site home visits. The post Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Summer! Time for play … and maybe some work, too

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Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of summer: time to grill on the patio, take the boat out, work in the garden or make a dent on that list of home improvement projects. Whatever your chosen activity, here are some safety and consumer tips from our blog. The post Summer! Time for play … and maybe some work, too appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch

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Your first instinct after a car accident may be to call for help. Do you have a plan for what comes next? Being proactive in your response can help keep you, your passengers and your property safe while simplifying the process of filing an insurance claim. The post Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Help your insurance agent help you

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Your local independent insurance agent is prepared to create a personalized coverage plan tailored to meet your and your family’s insurance needs. However, it’s important to be prepared with the information they need so they can offer you the right coverages to suit you. The post Help your insurance agent help you appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Know the truth about insurance

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Most people research major purchases such as houses, cars or electronics to assure they receive the best value for their money. It’s equally important to know what you’re getting when you buy insurance to protect your family and financial well-being. The post Know the truth about insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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