Taxpayers, beware of fraudsters out to trick you for your information. Tax return identity theft has reached such epidemic proportions that it tops the list of the IRS’s Dirty Dozen Tax Scams. Here are tips the IRS wants you to know about identity theft so you can avoid becoming a victim. The post Tips to protect taxpayers from identity theft<br>during and after the pandemic appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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At Cincinnati, we don’t have to look far to see the importance of privacy. The Cincinnati Ethic -- our principles for treating employees, customers, agents and business partners fairly -- includes putting people first and living the golden rule every day. That’s why we treat your privacy the way we want our privacy to be treated. We do not sell personal information. The post Cincinnati Insurance keeps your data privacy at the top of our priorities appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Cobblestone or interlocking paver driveways or sidewalks can be an attractive addition to your property, providing an architectural element not possible with cement or blacktop; however, cobblestone features may require additional maintenance. The post Maintain your hardscape cobblestone and paver walkways appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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When unexpected spills, tracked-in snow or rain, leaking appliances or other sources lead to floor contamination, your employees’ response can easily be the difference between a slip and fall, prompting a potential injury claim, or it being a non-event. The post Never leave a wet floor unattended or unmarked appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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They say that homes that experience one water loss are likely to experience more. After experiencing two separate water heater leaks in our home while my family was away on vacation, I guess it’s true. The post Vacation nightmare… times two appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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In both our business and personal lives, risk is unavoidable. But accepting risk needn’t be “all or nothing.” You have options for mitigating an identified risk, and the same principles you might use in assessing a business risk can be used in your personal life. The post Skiing: Is it worth the risk? A method to help you decide appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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One of the most significant threats to your home, its contents and those living there is a fire. If you're building a new home or planning a major renovation of your existing home, consider installing or retrofitting with a fire sprinkler system. Sprinklers save lives. The post Sprinklers protect your home from biggest threat: Fire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Why has almost every insurance company taken a stance against Federal Pacific Stab-Lok circuit breakers? Short answer: They are known for starting fires. The post Stab-Lok circuit breaker panels: What’s the deal? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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As temperatures drop and winter takes hold in many parts of the country, now is a good time to prepare for the winter chill and to be reminded of how to stay safe during spells of cold weather. The post The cold is setting in; 5 tips to keep warm appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Operating a business requires you to manage risks to preserve assets and prevent losses. You’ve ensured that you have appropriate commercial liability insurance and perhaps directors and officers coverage or employment practices protections. Nevertheless, the biggest risk to your business could be the loss of you or other company leaders. The post Life insurance part of a business’s risk management appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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