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Nov 10

When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents

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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted business owners and their employees to find new ways to keep employees and their families safe and secure. Many organizations are assisting working parents by allowing employees to bring their children to work. In areas where traditional daycare facilities may be unavailable, some employers are setting up temporary daycare services on-site. The post When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 31

Job-seekers: Beware of online employment scams

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Scammers are taking advantage of job applicants by sending fictitious job offers in the name of several major companies. But beware: It’s a hoax designed to get your personal information. The post Job-seekers: Beware of online employment scams appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Feb 25

Tech may advance, but personal touch adds value

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People’s lives change. Businesses grow and transform over time. That’s why we feel the consumer is best served by an independent insurance agent with the expertise to evaluate an evolving risk profile and offer educated advice and products that best match these needs. Their clients can sleep easy. The post Tech may advance, but personal touch adds value appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jan 21

Countdown to Real ID: Plan ahead to avoid a wait

By Scharver Insurance Group Consumer Tips, Insurance

For those of you who love to travel but hate to wait in long lines, be aware the deadline is less than a year away to obtain an updated driver's license or identification card so you can fly commercially and enter federal facilities. The post Countdown to Real ID: Plan ahead to avoid a wait appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Nov 12

Selling your car? Take care with title transfer

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If you sell your car privately, make sure the sale is documented and that the vehicle is titled in the new owner’s name. The post Selling your car? Take care with title transfer appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Nov 05

Conducting effective vendor risk assessments

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Nearly all organizations need to work with vendors or third-party suppliers. Whether you’re a global organization, a non-profit institution, an agency or a small business, your organization has the potential to face severe fines and penalties for failing to understand and comply with applicable regulations. The post Conducting effective vendor risk assessments appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Aug 20

Making the most of the home walk-through

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, basement, bathrooms, block, cabinets, caulk, ceiling, concrete, Consumer Tips, floor, furnace, heater, home, independent, inspect, inspection, inspector, Insurance, intrusion, kitchen, laundry, leak, level, mechanical, moisture, pipe, pipes, regulate, regulator, sink, through, walk, walk-through, water, window

It’s easy to get caught up in excitement when you’re looking for a new home. Keep in mind, though, when a home is listed for sale, it is being presented as positively as possible. As a prospective buyer, you will want to examine the property inside and out, door to door and ceiling to floor. The post Making the most of the home walk-through appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jul 09

How not to get stuck in a hospital far from home

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You know how important it is to be treated by physicians you trust in a facility you choose. Yet many people, when faced with an accident or illness while traveling, find themselves stuck in a hospital far from home – at the mercy of health or travel insurance companies in determining the “acceptability” of a facility and the “medical necessity” of a transfer home. The post How not to get stuck in a hospital far from home appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jul 02

Travel insurance: Secret weapon of savvy travelers

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One of our family’s most favorite vacations was almost over before we left town. The post Travel insurance: Secret weapon of savvy travelers appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 23

April showers, May flowers and spring home repairs

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Spring weather brings hope for new beginnings and warmer temperatures. However, these seasonal changes could significantly damage the exterior protective layers of your house, leading to potentially costly structural damage. Watch out for these conditions. The post April showers, May flowers and spring home repairs appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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