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Jun 04

Strengthen safety at your fitness facility

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The May edition of ClubSolutions Magazine, a publication for health club operators, features an article by Jayson Scott, national program director for Cincinnati’s fitness, sports and recreation program. He offers tips for health and fitness facilities looking to improve their safety practices. The post Strengthen safety at your fitness facility appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

May 21

How life insurance saved a business

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, business, Business Life, downturn, independent, Insurance, life, Life Insurance, loan, long-term, personal, planning, policy, prevent, protect, protection, value, whole

LifeHappens shares the story of how a successful business owner included life insurance as part of his long-term planning. When there was an unexpected downturn, that life insurance policy saved the business and all those whose livelihoods depended on it. Watch the video. The post How life insurance saved a business appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 30

New test for distracted driving: Textalyzers

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Lawmakers in a handful of cities and states are considering allowing police to use devices called textalyzers to test for suspected cell phone use at the scene of car accidents. The post New test for distracted driving: Textalyzers appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 16

Have a plan for responding to floods

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Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters, with many U.S. communities experiencing some degree of flooding after spring rains, winter snow thaws or heavy thunderstorms. Learning about this weather possibility and how to properly prepare for it can save lives and minimize damage. The post Have a plan for responding to floods appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 09

Hail: Tips to prevent injury and reduce damage

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, business, damage, elevations, fleet, guards, hail, hailstorm, home, HVAC, independent, injury, inspect, Insurance, location, minimize, prevent, property, protect, roof, Spring Storms, storm, Storm Prep, vehicle

There are about 5,600 hailstorms in the United States every year, based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. Learning about this weather phenomenon and how to properly prepare for it can save lives and minimize damage. The post Hail: Tips to prevent injury and reduce damage appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 26

Distractions contribute to pedestrian deaths, injuries

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“I didn’t see them!” That’s usually the first thing someone says when they’ve been involved in a vehicle-pedestrian crash. The latest statistical year shows that 5,977 pedestrians were killed in U.S. traffic crashes – one every 1.5 hours, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures. In addition, 129,000 pedestrians were treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries. While these figures remained about steady compared with the prior year, the numbers are still alarming. The post Distractions contribute to pedestrian deaths, injuries appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Feb 19

Slider crime: Protect yourself from thieves

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It’s not entertainment on a slide, a sport on ice or even a small hamburger. Slider crime is much more dangerous and is sweeping the country, particularly in urban cities. The post Slider crime: Protect yourself from thieves appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jan 22

Strengthen your data privacy practices

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Your business, whatever its size, most likely processes and maintains information every day. At least annually, take time to review your data privacy practices to reinforce your information security and to reassess your cyber protection. The post Strengthen your data privacy practices appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jan 15

Making health clubs safer for children

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The January edition of ClubSolutions Magazine, a publication for health club operators, features an article by Jayson Scott, national program director for Cincinnati’s fitness, sports and recreation program. He urges health and fitness facilities serving children to review hiring and safety practices. The post Making health clubs safer for children appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Dec 18

Avoid hairy situations with dogs at your brewery

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, animal, animals, beer, beverage, bite, brewery, brewpub, cleaning, craft, Craft Beverage, customer, dog, dogs, drink, employee, food, furniture, independent, inside, Insurance, law, laws, leash, legal, legislative, liability, patio, prevent, protect, regulations, responsibility, safe, safety, sanitation, signage, state, taproom, training, visitor, water, worker

Today more than ever, our furry best friends are taking their seats next to us for rides in the car, trips on airplanes – and drinks on the patio at the local craft brewery. Brewpub operators should review and understand state and local regulations regarding food service establishments and animals. The post Avoid hairy situations with dogs at your brewery appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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