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Hail: Tips to prevent injury and reduce damage

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There are about 5,600 hailstorms in the United States every year, based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. Learning about this weather phenomenon and how to properly prepare for it can save lives and minimize damage. The post Hail: Tips to prevent injury and reduce damage 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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Test your knowledge: Frozen pipes

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Do you know what to do to prevent pipes from freezing or to manage already frozen pipes? Test your knowledge with our five-question quiz. The post Test your knowledge: Frozen pipes appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Tips to protect taxpayers from ID theft

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Tax return identity theft has reached such epidemic proportions that it tops the list of the IRS’s Dirty Dozen Tax Scams. Take note of tips the IRS wants you to know about identity theft so you can avoid becoming the victim. The post Tips to protect taxpayers from ID theft appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Know the basics of employment practices liability

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The August edition of ClubSolutions Magazine, a publication for health club operators, features an article by Jayson Scott, national program director for Cincinnati’s fitness, sports and recreation program. He discusses how even the most professional workplace has a liability risk from a disgruntled former employee. The post Know the basics of employment practices liability appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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4 reasons small businesses decline EPLI coverage

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Many owners of smaller businesses make assumptions about Employment Practices Liability Insurance – and some of those assumptions are not true. EPLI coverage provides vital protection for a small business. EPLI provides a limit of insurance, separate from the standard commercial policy, to protect your business operations against many actual or alleged wrongful acts. Those could include personnel and staffing matters, hiring and firing or allegations of discrimination in the workplace. Because circumstances can vary widely, it’s important to assess your situation, consult with your attorney and speak to an The post 4 reasons small businesses decline EPLI coverage appeared…
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When things change, review your life insurance beneficiary

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You name a beneficiary when you purchase a life insurance policy. This designation lets the insurance company know who should receive the proceeds of the policy. Keeping your beneficiary designation current is key to ensuring your life insurance benefits are paid as you desire. By not updating your beneficiary designation, your benefits may go to your estate instead of to those who need it the most. The post When things change, review your life insurance beneficiary appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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When things change, review your life insurance beneficiary

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You name a beneficiary when you purchase a life insurance policy. This designation lets the insurance company know who should receive the proceeds of the policy. Keeping your beneficiary designation current is key to ensuring your life insurance benefits are paid as you desire. By not updating your beneficiary designation, your benefits may go to your estate instead of to those who need it the most. The post When things change, review your life insurance beneficiary appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Lightning, power surge? EBC can protect your property

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Most companies large and small depend on electrically powered equipment for some part of their business: air conditioning and refrigeration, computer systems and manufacturing equipment, for example. Lightning and the resulting power surge are a common threat. But you can protect your business by purchasing equipment breakdown coverage. The post Lightning, power surge? EBC can protect your property appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Heat stress: Don’t underestimate the danger

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Heat is a leading weather-related killer, and those who work or spend time outdoors should consider strategies to avoid heat-related illnesses. The post Heat stress: Don’t underestimate the danger appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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