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Coping with loss in a catastrophe: What to do

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Protecting yourself and your family is your first priority in the aftermath of a catastrophic event. When your auto, home, business or personal property is damaged or destroyed by a tornado, hail, flood or other destructive event, focus on people first. The post Coping with loss in a catastrophe: What to do appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Emergency planning: Is your family ready?

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Disasters can happen anytime…anywhere…to anyone: Be prepared. The past decade brought an ever-increasing number of natural disasters and other catastrophic events, affecting people and property. Make sure you are ready for the next one by having an emergency plan in place. The post Emergency planning: Is your family ready? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Secondary, vacation homes may need extra TLC

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With normal vacation travel disrupted because of pandemic concerns or restrictions, many people are choosing to get away to vacation or secondary homes. Because these homes may not have had inhabitants for quite some time, you’ll want to take a few precautions as you arrive. You’ll also want to make sure things remain secure at your primary residence while you’re away. The post Secondary, vacation homes may need extra TLC 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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Flying into 2019: Using drones to serve policyholders

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Recently, I got to witness something pretty cool. Our Headquarters Claims department contracted with a company to lease a drone to use for inspections and claims. Kyle Mathews and Justin Anderson, two of our claims technology specialists, participated in a training exercise so they can fly the drone on their own in the future. The vendor walked them through all the steps to ensure a safe flight. The post Flying into 2019: Using drones to serve policyholders appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Hail guard: Protecting your business equipment

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Most areas of the country experience hailstorms that can cause significant damage to rooftop equipment, severely disrupting your business and costing you time, money or even customers. You can take a few steps to help keep your business running smoothly and avoid down time by protecting the equipment that keeps your customers and employees comfortable. The post Hail guard: Protecting your business equipment appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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