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Tips to help control insurance costs

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Insurance premiums are tied closely to costs of labor, building materials and medical care. As these prices rise, the costs to treat injuries after an auto accident or to repair or replace your home, car and belongings also increase. The post Tips to help control insurance costs appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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What’s included in a homeowner policy?

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Homeowner insurance is much more than just coverage for your home and other structures. As a consumer, you need to know what your policy covers and protect yourself with enough coverage. The post What’s included in a homeowner policy? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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6 reasons renters need their own insurance

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Most people know renters insurance covers belongings. But did you know it covers more than just personal property? Many people erroneously assume they are covered by their landlord’s policy and skip this important protection. The post 6 reasons renters need their own insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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7 reasons why single people need life insurance

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Many believe life insurance isn’t a necessity while they’re single, but nothing could be further from the truth. Life insurance is for anyone, and it is useful in many more situations than just providing a cushion for a spouse in the face of suddenly lost income. The post 7 reasons why single people need life insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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How an independent agent stands out

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If you’re not in the industry, you may have many questions when purchasing insurance. Insurance companies have different structures and use different types of sales agents. Understanding your options can help you decide which is right for you. The post How an independent agent stands out appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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COVID-19: Have a project restart strategy

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Construction projects that shut down production in the short term deserve careful consideration when it’s time to restart operations. Contractors must recognize the need to create a plan for resuming work after restrictions imposed during the pandemic are lifted. The post COVID-19: Have a project restart strategy appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Think outside the box of chocolates

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Valentine’s Day is almost here. Have you completed your quest for the perfect gift? Would you like to give your loved one something different this year? The post Think outside the box of chocolates appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Protect your business with machinery and equipment insurance

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Practically every business relies on equipment. Regardless of how simple or complex, your equipment is critical to your business’ successful operation. The post Protect your business with machinery and equipment insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Can you depend on crowdfunding for funeral costs?

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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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Don’t put it off: Assess your life insurance

By affordable, agent, benefit, care, childcare, cost, cover, coverage, education, expenses, family, financial, help, independent, Insurance, life, Life Insurance, LIMRA, loved, mortgage, need, payments, peak, policy, protect, salary, survivor, term, time, utilities, wages, whole, years
Would you believe that 1 in 5 families with children under age 18 does not have life insurance? As shocking as that may be to many of us, a 2018 study by LIMRA, a leading insurance and financial services trade organization, also found that 3 in 10 families would be in immediate financial trouble if a primary wage earner died. And, nearly half of respondents would experience financial adversity in just six months. The post Don’t put it off: Assess your life insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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