I’m sure some of you reading this are doing laundry right now, if not, I’m sure you did some laundry earlier this week. Laundry is part of life’s weekly grind. Each year there are 2,900 dryer fires reported that cause an estimated five deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss. January, being the […]
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Month
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 […]
Read MoreSome of the Best Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
In a couple of weeks, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day. Worldwide starry-eyed lovers are planning the perfect day for their partner. Sometimes, however, there might be a few loving, caring, and great people out there who can’t think of something romantic to do or create the “ultimate” Valentine’s Day experience for their loved one. […]
Read MoreBenefits of Playing Youth Sports
You ask any young athlete why they enjoy playing sports, you will get answers like; it’s fun, learn new skills, make new friends and feel successful. The benefits of youth sports go much further than this. Sports offer an arena where the children can demonstrate their talents and hone their skills. Participating in sports has […]
Read MoreTailgating Safety Tips
Fall means the air gets cooler, the leaves change color and football season is in full swing. Part of the fun of going to college or professional football game is packing up the grill, loading the cooler and tailgating with all the other fans for your favorite team (Chicago Bears of course). It does not […]
Read MoreProtecting 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 MoreKeeping Your Family and Visitors Safe in the Pool
Summer is here and so are the pool parties. Many children drown or are injured in residential pools every year. You can help prevent this trend by implementing a good set of safety rules. Some of us may think it sounds rude to lay down some ground rules for pool guests, but the cost of […]
Read MoreEvery Small Business Owner Should Answer These Questions
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small business make up 99.7% of U.S. employer firms. Of these businesses, they employ over half of all private-sector employees. Small businesses also: Pay 44% of the total U.S. private payroll. Generate 64% of the new jobs over the past 15 years. Create more than half of the nonfarm private […]
Read MoreIs Your Small Business Protected Against a Cyber Attack?
If you run a small business, having a cyber security protocol could be the key to satisfied customers and success. From Equifax to Yahoo and Home Depot to JPMorgan Chase, data breaches and identity theft seem to be the ongoing news story. In theory these national companies have some of the tightest and most advanced […]
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