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Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually

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Even if you’ve taken precautions to make your home or business resistant to wildfire, take time each year to review your preparations. The post Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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.
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Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch

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Your first instinct after a car accident may be to call for help. Do you have a plan for what comes next? Being proactive in your response can help keep you, your passengers and your property safe while simplifying the process of filing an insurance claim. The post Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Enjoy the bicycle boom: 5 tips for safe riding

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I put more miles on my bike than my car in 2021. Sticking to a few rules of the road kept me safe and accident-free, and I’d like to share them with you. The post Enjoy the bicycle boom: 5 tips for safe riding appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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A refresher on water sport and boating safety

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Boating activity rose significantly during the pandemic, based on increased boat sales, new insurance policies and increased claims and calls for towing assistance. With more people on the water comes more potential for injuries. The post A refresher on water sport and boating safety appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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How to get the most from a shingled roof

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Why did I turn around and completely replace my asphalt shingle roof again in 2015? The 2004 roof was installed correctly and there were no major issues, such as wind or hail damage. However, the shingles were not living up to their life expectancy. The post How to get the most from a shingled roof appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Car mirror adjustment – lean into it

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Knowing how to adjust and use mirrors is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent a blind spot car crash. The post Car mirror adjustment – lean into it appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Fleet tracking rewards drivers, businesses

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What if a business owner could deploy technology that would monitor their vehicle fleet, help reduce expenses and encourage their employees to drive safely? Those goals are now within reach using vehicle telematics. And your insurance company is likely already on board. The post Fleet tracking rewards drivers, businesses appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Tips to protect yourself from tax season scams

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Taxpayers, beware of fraudsters out to trick you for your information. The IRS continues to urge Americans to be vigilant to tax return identity theft threats during the pandemic and its aftermath in its annual list of Dirty Dozen Tax Scams. The post Tips to protect yourself from tax season scams 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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