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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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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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Tips to protect taxpayers from identity theftduring and after the pandemic

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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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Security systems: Take the proper steps to protect your home

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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.
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Tips to protect taxpayers from ID theft

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Tax return identity theft has reached such epidemic proportions that it tops the list of the IRS’s Dirty Dozen Tax Scams. Take note of tips the IRS wants you to know about identity theft so you can avoid becoming the victim. The post Tips to protect taxpayers from ID theft appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Personal property may need additional protection

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Homeowner insurance isn’t just for the structure of your house. It also provides protection for most of your personal possessions. Some possessions of special value may require additional protection through a personal articles floater that can provide coverage beyond your standard policy. The post Personal property may need additional protection appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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