Space heaters offer a portable and relatively affordable means of taking the chill out of small spaces. But portable heaters are also a significant source of home fires each year. The post Follow tips for portable heater safety appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Fire safety organizations traditionally conduct fire prevention awareness campaigns in October, coinciding with the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Though its origin is disputed, the deadly fire burned from October 8 to 10 that year, killing about 300 people, destroying more than 3 square miles of the city and leaving 100,000 people homeless. The post October brings focus on fire prevention appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Automatic fire sprinklers can save lives and reduce property losses in the event of a fire. But to be effective, they must remain in good working order. Property owners can protect their buildings and occupants through a regular inspection, testing and maintenance program. The post Sprinkler systems – Effective when maintained appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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It’s an all-too-common occurrence: A family loses a loved one unexpectedly and is forced to appeal for help to cover expenses. Many of us have seen the memorials on social media, the crowdfunding websites or the donation bins at a local store for a family dealing with an unexpected loss. In many cases, the family must reveal personal details – forfeiting privacy – just to get the help they need. The post Can you depend on crowdfunding for funeral costs? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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The biggest question to answer when purchasing life insurance is whether you need a term or permanent policy. Each type has advantages and limitations. To make the right decision, you should know and understand your options. The post Term vs. permanent life insurance: Which is right for you? 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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After the loss of a loved one, it can be a challenge to locate a life insurance policy … or even know if one exists. After all, it may have been issued 40 to 50 years ago. Here are tips to help find out if your loved one had an active life insurance policy or annuity contract. The post Helpful tips to locate a life insurance policy appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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