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May 24

Summer! Time for play … and maybe some work, too

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Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of summer: time to grill on the patio, take the boat out, work in the garden or make a dent on that list of home improvement projects. Whatever your chosen activity, here are some safety and consumer tips from our blog. The post Summer! Time for play … and maybe some work, too appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Aug 10

Back to school: Some things don’t change

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Continued effects of the coronavirus pandemic seem to assure that this will be a back-to-school season like no other. While every community and school district is likely to have its own protocols to cope with the threat of COVID-19, other experiences are universal and unchanging. Review our blog posts from prior years for safety and insurance tips that are especially important as school resumes. The post Back to school: Some things don’t change appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 23

Checklist: How did your home hold up?

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Spring is a good time to assess how your property weathered the winter and to make a “to-do” list to prevent property maintenance and liability issues. The post Checklist: How did your home hold up? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Aug 04

Keep your child safe on outdoor play equipment

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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.

Jun 05

Heat stress: Don’t underestimate the danger

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Heat is a leading weather-related killer, and those who work or spend time outdoors should consider strategies to avoid heat-related illnesses. The post Heat stress: Don’t underestimate the danger appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

May 29

Outdoor gatherings: Making memories, not regrets

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Block parties, wedding receptions, graduation celebrations, family reunions: These are just some of the events that are fun to take outdoors. But when you’re the host, your concerns need to extend beyond hoping for cooperative weather and stocking snacks. The post Outdoor gatherings: Making memories, not regrets appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 20

Spring checklist: How did your home hold up?

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As the calendar turns to spring, it’s time to assess how your property weathered the winter. This is a good time to make a “to-do” list to prevent property maintenance and liability issues. The post Spring checklist: How did your home hold up? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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