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Jan 28

Ice dams a headache to be avoided

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One winter headache a homeowner doesn’t need – and can take steps to avoid – is an ice dam on the roof. Ice dams can damage walls and ceilings and possibly trap moisture, which could lead to mold, mildew and respiratory problems. The post Ice dams a headache to be avoided appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jan 07

Give your chimney a clean sweep

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Homeowners with a wood-burning fireplace or solid fuel stove or insert can protect your property and your family by having a qualified professional inspect and clean your chimney at least annually. Maintaining a chimney through an annual inspection and cleaning is critical, especially as winter approaches and temperatures drop. The post Give your chimney a clean sweep appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Dec 12

19 states provide automatic MVR notifications

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, automatic, Business Insurance, carrier, consultant, driver, DUI, federal, fleet, FMCSA, independent, information, Insurance, loss, manage, manager, motor, MVR, operator, prevent, protect, record, safe, safety, states, suspended, vehicle

Fleet safety managers and consultants have long recognized the benefits in using an automatic notification service as a best practice when it comes to managing fleet vehicle operators’ Motor Vehicle Records. What can be better than nearly “real time” notification of changes in one of your driver’s MVRs? Now 19 states offer direct Automatic Notification Service. The post 19 states provide automatic MVR notifications appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Dec 03

Help your home stand up to winter

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, air, alarm, breakdown, carbon, chimney, dam, detector, drain, family, fire, flue, freeze, frozen, furnace, gutter, heating, home, ice, independent, Insurance, leaks, melt, monoxide, pipes, prevent, protect, pump, roof, service, smoke, sump, tips, water, weather, winter, Winter Prep

You can take steps to ensure your home is well prepared for winter weather – and that your family doesn’t get any colder than they want to be. Consider these suggestions for your comfort and safety. The post Help your home stand up to winter appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Nov 26

Tips for managing slip, trip and fall risks

By Scharver Insurance Group accident, agent, ClubSolutions, fall, feet, fitness, Fitness & Recreation, flooring, floors, hazard, housekeeping, independent, injured, injury, inspect, Insurance, maintenance, nonslip, obstacles, parking lot, prevent, protect, recreation, repair, sidewalks, slip, slippery, surfaces, trip, walking

Good housekeeping and condition of walking surfaces are crucial for preventing slip, trip and fall accidents at your business. The post Tips for managing slip, trip and fall risks appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Nov 19

Give your boiler room to breathe

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, air, boiler, breathe, business, carbon monoxide, cardboard, clean, cleaning, CO, combustion, damper, debris, detector, flammable, flue, freezing, home, independent, inspection, Insurance, intake, leaves, louvers, maintenance, manifold, pressure, prevent, problem, protect, room, service, space, switch, test, tune-up, Winter Prep

With the outside temperatures dropping, it is once again heating season, which means it is time to turn on your boiler. Keep in mind that, like us, boilers need air and personal space. The post Give your boiler room to breathe appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Oct 29

Safety tips before, during and after a wildfire

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Safety is a constant concern to those living in an area threatened by wildfire. Consider these tips to help you and your family before, during and after a wildfire. The post Safety tips before, during and after a wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Oct 15

Security systems: Take the proper steps to protect your home

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, alarm, alert, burglar, camera, claims, damage, door, family, glass, home, independent, Insurance, lights, loss, monitor, motion, prevent, protect, Risk Management, safe, safety, security, social, system, theft, thieves, vigilant, window

Claims experience shows that theft losses can be prevented when a central station burglar alarm is installed and activated in your home. Improve your family’s security and reduce the potential of home intrusion by knowing the basics for safety and alarm component options. The post Security systems: Take the proper steps to protect your home appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Oct 08

Reduce your risk before a wildfire threatens

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, attic, buildng, claim, clearance, combustible, cuttings, damage, distance, doors, emergency, fire, fireplace, gas, independent, Insurance, landscaping, lawn, leaves, limbs, maintain, maintenance, materials, mow, mowing, number, plan, prevent, prevention, propane, protect, resilient, Risk Management, roof, shingle, threat, threatens, valve, vegetation, water, wildfire, windows

Although not every wildfire can be prevented, you can take steps to make your property more resilient should a wildfire threaten. The post Reduce your risk before a wildfire threatens appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Oct 01

Sprinklers essential to safety in high-rise residences

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, alarm, automatic, burn, code, college, communications, condo, construction, detection, dorm, dormitory, elder, elderly, emergency, fire, Fire Prevention, hazard, high-rise, home, hotel, housing, independent, inhalation, injure, injury, Insurance, life, motel, NFPA, occupants, pathways, premises, prevent, protect, residence, safe, safety, senior, sleeping, smoke, sprinkler, standards, student, system, travel

High-rise buildings with residential uses pose unique risks that deserve special attention to safety. Whether you are purchasing a condo, staying in a hotel or living in a high-rise senior apartment or college dorm, consider whether the building is protected by automatic sprinkler systems. The post Sprinklers essential to safety in high-rise residences appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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