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Why is water damage such a big deal?

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Water damage is consistently a common and severe cause of loss to homeowners. It is amazing to see the damage that water can do. Water carved the Grand Canyon – just think what it does to drywall or plaster! The good news is that water damage losses can be prevented or mitigated by a properly installed automatic water shut-off device. The post Why is water damage such a big deal? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Why is water damage such a big deal?

By agent, burst, claim, construction, cost, coverage, damage, device, expense, failure, faulty, fixture, hassle, independent, Insurance, leak, lines, loss, management, off, overflow, pipes, plumbing, preserve, prevent, proactive, protect, risk, Risk Management, seasons, service, shut, shut-off, valve, water
Water damage is consistently a common and severe cause of loss to homeowners. It is amazing to see the damage that water can do. Water carved the Grand Canyon – just think what it does to drywall or plaster! The good news is that water damage losses can be prevented or mitigated by a properly installed automatic water shut-off device. The post Why is water damage such a big deal? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Control your equipment breakdown costs

By accidental, agent, air, boiler, breakdown, business, Business Insurance, circuit, compressor, coverage, damage, direct, electric, electrical, equipment, expense, failure, financial, gear, income, independent, Insurance, interruption, loss, losses, machine, machinery, policy, production, property, steam, tenant
Because you work hard to ensure the success of your business, it makes sense to prepare for unexpected equipment breakdowns. Selecting an equipment breakdown coverage option with your business property insurance policy protects you against financial loss from the sudden and accidental breakdown of machinery and equipment. The post Control your equipment breakdown costs appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Control your equipment breakdown costs

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Because you work hard to ensure the success of your business, it makes sense to prepare for unexpected equipment breakdowns. Selecting an equipment breakdown coverage option with your business property insurance policy protects you against financial loss from the sudden and accidental breakdown of machinery and equipment. The post Control your equipment breakdown costs appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Thermography: Seeing the heat before the fire

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They looked just like any other circuit breakers: a set of electrical devices mounted in a steel box. But inside, invisible to the human eye, was a hidden danger. The breakers were smoldering at 159.7 degrees. Thermography made the danger visible. The post Thermography: Seeing the heat before the fire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Make your boat shipshape for the season

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After being bundled up for the winter, your boat needs a little attention as you remove the shrink wrapping or heavy winter cover. Follow a few tips to make the experience easier and more pleasurable. The post Make your boat shipshape for the season appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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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Prepare for high winds and tornadoes

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High winds are a danger to people and property. Learning what to look for and how to properly prepare can save lives and minimize damage. The post Prepare for high winds and tornadoes appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Prepare for high winds and tornadoes

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High winds are a danger to people and property. Learning what to look for and how to properly prepare can save lives and minimize damage. The post Prepare for high winds and tornadoes appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Distractions contribute to pedestrian deaths, injuries

By accident, agent, bike, car, crash, crossing, crosswalk, damage, defensive, distracted, distraction, driver, driving, hurt, independent, injuries, injury, Insurance, motor, motorist, obstruct, pedestrian, prevent, protect, Safety Tips, scooter, vehicle, view, visible, walk
“I didn’t see them!” That’s usually the first thing someone says when they’ve been involved in a vehicle-pedestrian crash. The latest statistical year shows that 5,977 pedestrians were killed in U.S. traffic crashes – one every 1.5 hours, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures. In addition, 129,000 pedestrians were treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries. While these figures remained about steady compared with the prior year, the numbers are still alarming. The post Distractions contribute to pedestrian deaths, injuries appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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