March is Brain Injury Awareness month, which highlights the fact that every year 3.8 million people suffer a sports or recreation related concussions, with 135,000 children aged 5 to 18 ending up in emergency departments. Coaches of every school athletic team and every extracurricular athletic activity should be trained to recognize the signs and symptoms […]
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Protecting Your Valuables
Before a thief steals your possessions or a piece of jewelry becomes lost, call R.C. Keller & Company at 847-907-4520 to learn more about the affordable ways we can help protect the finer things in life and what you value most. Basics Your standard homeowners, condominium or renter’s insurance policy include a limited amount of […]
Read MoreBrewery Product Recall Expense vs. True Product Recall
With more than 6,000 craft breweries open and operational in the United States and another 1,500 in the planning process, the craft beer industry is not going anywhere. Since the brewery insurance is expanding, I don’t want you to overlook important coverage, product recall of your beer. When you look at your brewery insurance policy […]
Read MoreDifference Between Flood and Water Backup
You may be miles away from the nearest body of water, but flooding is still a possibility, especially during the spring and fall storms. As a homeowner, you want to be properly covered with insurance. You probably know that under a standard homeowners insurance policy, flood damage is not covered. You need flood insurance. What […]
Read MoreWhat To Do If Your Pipes Freeze
We have been lucky that freezing temperatures have just joined us. With freezing temps comes water-related claims, such as frozen pipes. Frozen water pipes in your home are a problem in both cold and warm climates, which affect some quarter-million families each winter. Whether your home has plastic or copper pipes, they can freeze. We […]
Read MoreKeeping Kids Safe In The Kitchen
It’s summertime. You’re home with the kids. They are hungry and don’t want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich again. You may think they are too young to be in the kitchen but the younger they are and the more time they get in the kitchen is beneficial. Not only will they learn healthy eating […]
Read More10 Boating Safety Tips
It’s always a good idea to review boating safety rules before you set sail, no matter how much experience you have. We have found 10 basic boating safety tips to help keep you safe while you are on the water this summer. Be Weather-Wise: Always check your local weather before you depart. The TV and […]
Read MoreDifference Between Condo Insurance and Homeowners Insurance
Do you live in a condo, just bought one or are thinking about downsizing and getting one, you likely have questions about insurance. Do you get condo insurance or is it the same as homeowner’s insurance? And do you even need it? All excellent question. To state the obvious, a condominium is not a house. […]
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