It’s hard to predict what could go wrong when disaster strikes. Whether you’re dealing with a natural disaster, human-caused hazard, technology disruption or health emergency, an effective business continuity plan could help you respond quickly. Without a plan, the magnitude of what can go wrong could be overwhelming, and your business could be at risk. The post Business continuity planning: Are you ready? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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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You do not have to live in a designated flood zone to be susceptible to flood loss.Because most standard home insurance policies exclude coverage for surface water that damages property, you may need to obtain coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program. Your professional, independent insurance agent can advise you on the best choice to protect you from the financial loss a flood could bring. The post Prepare your home to prevent flood losses appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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The July-August 2020 edition of CDS Review, a publication of the Chicago Dental Society, features an article by Mike Terrell, national program director for Cincinnati’s dentist, veterinarian and optometrist programs. His article describes the differences between occurrence and claims-made insurance coverages and the benefits of each type. The post Professional liability coverage options for dentists appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Quality is king in construction. Reputations hinge on excellence, which is why most contractors work hard to ensure they produce quality products. The more robust the quality management process, the better. If you want to test your quality assurance operations, check out these five questions every contractor should consider – and some answers for success in quality. The post 5 questions to promote quality in construction management appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Quality is king in construction. Reputations hinge on excellence, which is why most contractors work hard to ensure they produce quality products. The more robust the quality management process, the better. If you want to test your quality assurance operations, check out these five questions every contractor should consider – and some answers for success in quality. The post 5 questions to promote quality in construction management appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Swings and other outdoor play equipment have always been a popular childhood pastime. They also can be a great alternative to today’s “screen time” and other sedentary activities. However, playing on outdoor equipment does come at a risk. The post Keep your child safe on outdoor play equipment appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Owners of private companies without shareholders often believe they do not need directors and officers liability coverage. The misconception takes hold, I believe, because small, privately held companies often have no formal board of directors or shareholders – which seemingly limits exposure to lawsuits and dismisses the need for D&O liability coverage. While logical, this could not be further from the truth. The post Private company decision makers need D&O insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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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Riding mowers seem more popular than ever for trimming the lawn. A self-propelled riding mower with a seated or standing operator is designed to cut larger grassy areas such as residential lawns, golf courses, cemeteries and parks. The post Take care with riding mowers on slopes appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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