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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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Hurricane season is coming – are you ready?

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The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and experts predict 2020 will be more active than normal. Now is the time to prepare to keep your family and possessions safe. The post Hurricane season is coming – are you ready? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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4 tips to assist struggling subcontractors

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A subcontractor experiencing trouble can cripple a project; knowing about their difficulties early is better, but it doesn’t eliminate the risk of default. The post 4 tips to assist struggling subcontractors appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Do you have adequate homeowner insurance coverage?

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When you think of purchasing insurance, you may feel the most important factor is how much money you can save. But when you saved a few dollars on the front end, is that really what you will care about in the event of a total loss? The post Do you have adequate homeowner insurance coverage? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Fixed deferred annuities can add STYLE to a retirement portfolio

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Market volatility, rising healthcare costs, concerns about the future viability of Social Security and the potential to be taxed on Social Security benefits leave many doubting their financial well-being. Many could be dealing with a very real possibility of outliving their assets. The post Fixed deferred annuities can add STYLE to a retirement portfolio appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Fixed deferred annuities can add STYLE to a retirement portfolio

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Market volatility, rising healthcare costs, concerns about the future viability of Social Security and the potential to be taxed on Social Security benefits leave many doubting their financial well-being. Many could be dealing with a very real possibility of outliving their assets. The post Fixed deferred annuities can add STYLE to a retirement portfolio appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Reducing fires and burns in the kitchen

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With the dine-in restaurant world shut down, we are cooking more at home – and we have the grocery bills to prove it. But with more cooking and more time being spent at home comes the very real potential for kitchen-related fires and burns, including to children. The post Reducing fires and burns in the kitchen appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Tips for conducting remote, virtual meetings

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The current coronavirus pandemic has many workers doing business using online meetings and virtual presentations – a difficult transition if you pride yourself on personal service and customer care. But there are ways to keep web conferences or presentations friendly, professional and productive. The post Tips for conducting remote, virtual meetings appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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It’s not too soon to prepare your property for wildfire

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Now is a good time to review your wildfire preparation plans. Let’s discuss the why, the what and the how of wildfire preparation for homeowners and business owners. The post It’s not too soon to prepare your property for wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Personal umbrella policy protects you from large liability loss

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While umbrellas help keep us dry from the rain, a personal umbrella insurance policy helps protect you from the financial consequences of a large liability loss. The post Personal umbrella policy protects you from large liability loss appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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