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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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Landlords: 3 reasons to consider requiring renters insurance

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Many tenants do not obtain their own renters insurance. Either they underestimate the value of their personal possessions or they incorrectly assume the landlord’s policy will cover them. In most states, landlords can require renters to have their own insurance, and here are three reasons a landlord should consider doing just that. The post Landlords: 3 reasons to consider requiring renters insurance 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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Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors

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Restaurants seeking new ways to stay operational during the pandemic are constructing temporary structures to extend the outdoor dining season. Use of these structures without proper safety precautions and adequate protections for customers and employees could lead to unforeseen legal and safety consequences. The post Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Business continuity planning: Are you ready?

By agent, building, business, Business Insurance, checklist, closure, communication, continuity, damage, disruption, electrical, employee, financial, independent, informaton, Insurance, interruption, liability, locations, loss, plan, prepare, reputation, risk, security, stability, supplier, technology, threat, transportation, utility, vendor
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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Professional liability coverage options for dentists

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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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Private company decision makers need D&O insurance

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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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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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Make your website comply with accessibility standards

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Making your website accessible to people with low vision or hearing loss could introduce your goods or services to tens of millions of new customers. The post Make your website comply with accessibility standards appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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What to do when buying a new or used car

By agency, buy, buying, car, collision, comprehensive, coverage, deductible, endorsement, gap, independent, injury, Insurance, lease, liability, loan, model, new, Personal Insurance, policy, purchase, replacement, truck, used, value, van, vehicle, vehicle identification number, VIN, year
Congratulations on your new car! Purchasing a new vehicle is exciting, and insurance isn’t normally the first thing on your mind. When you finally think of it, you may be overwhelmed and not sure what to do. Here are some tips. The post What to do when buying a new or used car appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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