Coastal dwellers remain on alert during hurricane season, but inland residents can be caught off-guard after a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall. While the storm may diminish in strength, the potential remains for severe damage from winds and heavy rain. When you know a storm is coming, take steps to minimize damage and speed recovery. The post Not on the coast? Tropical storms may still threaten appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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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Most breweries, wineries or distilleries offer tours and a tasting room where guests can enjoy a sample of the product or purchase drinks made on-site. These operations present a different set of exposures than a typical beverage manufacturing facility. If you own a beverage business, closely evaluate your operation to ensure guest safety. The post Tasting rooms and tours: Consider guest safety first appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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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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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You’re an automotive enthusiast, a connoisseur of fine machines; only the best will do. Each car you own – whether it’s an exotic supercar, an antique muscle car or a limited production modern collector vehicle – is mechanically and visually perfect down to the minutest cosmetic detail. These are not just cars to you; they are rolling pieces of fine art where form and function meet in perfect harmony. So when it comes to insurance, why not consider insuring their property damage coverage on a personal articles policy? The post Artwork on wheels: Insuring your collector auto appeared first on…
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Homeowner insurance isn’t just for the structure of your house. It also provides protection for most of your personal possessions. Some possessions of special value may require additional protection through a personal articles floater that can provide coverage beyond your standard policy. The post Personal property may need additional protection appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Make sure you haven’t forgotten an important factor before you contemplate digging: underground utilities. You certainly don’t want to find out by accident that utilities are buried in your yard. Before you dig, please call the toll-free 811 line to have underground utilities mapped. The mapping service is free. The post Call before you dig – 811 nationwide appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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The February 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 having a sexual misconduct awareness and prevention policy can protect a fitness club’s staff and clients. The post Safeguarding your fitness club’s good reputation appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Remodeling and renovation projects can add significantly to the value of your home. Whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor, remember to update your homeowner insurance as you increase your home’s value. The post Remodeling, renovation can affect home’s value appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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