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Household substances put parents of teens on alert

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We all know about the importance of limiting teen access to alcohol, prescription medications and similar substances around the house. However, some teenagers are finding ways to abuse products commonly found at home or easily purchased in the community. The post Household substances put parents of teens on alert appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Expect the unexpected: Name a contingent beneficiary on your life insurance policy

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Life doesn’t always go as planned. When you married, you did the responsible thing and purchased life insurance policies for both you and your spouse. Each of you named the other as beneficiary, ensuring that no matter who passed away first, the survivor would be taken care of. At least, that was the plan. The post Expect the unexpected: Name a contingent <br>beneficiary on your life insurance policy appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Planning key to successful home renovation

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Home improvement projects seem to have no season. While many big outdoor projects happen in spring and summer, homeowners may find the best time to work on a renovation project is when contractors are available or materials are less expensive. In fact, if your project is not weather-dependent, you might get a better deal at some other time of year. No matter when you plan your next home project, our bloggers have tips that can ease your mind. The post Planning key to successful home renovation appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Flying into 2019: Using drones to serve policyholders

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Recently, I got to witness something pretty cool. Our Headquarters Claims department contracted with a company to lease a drone to use for inspections and claims. Kyle Mathews and Justin Anderson, two of our claims technology specialists, participated in a training exercise so they can fly the drone on their own in the future. The vendor walked them through all the steps to ensure a safe flight. The post Flying into 2019: Using drones to serve policyholders appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Slider crime: Protect yourself from thieves

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It’s not entertainment on a slide, a sport on ice or even a small hamburger. Slider crime is much more dangerous and is sweeping the country, particularly in urban cities. The post Slider crime: Protect yourself from thieves appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Life insurance protects, offers peace of mind

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Did you know most Americans (78 percent) agree that preparing financially for life’s unknowns is a way to show that you care? In fact, a little closer look at the data finds almost 2 in 3 (65 percent) think that having life insurance is key to taking care of their family financially. The post Life insurance protects, offers peace of mind appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries

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Employers have new rules for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health administration released its final rule for OSHA 300 recordkeeping on January 24, 2019. The post Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries

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Employers have new rules for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health administration released its final rule for OSHA 300 recordkeeping on January 24, 2019. The post Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Earthquake: Tips to protect your family

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If you live near a fault line, you likely are no stranger to tremors or other earthquake activity. Preparation may be an ongoing process for your family. The post Earthquake: Tips to protect your family appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Strengthen your data privacy practices

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Your business, whatever its size, most likely processes and maintains information every day. At least annually, take time to review your data privacy practices to reinforce your information security and to reassess your cyber protection. The post Strengthen your data privacy practices appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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