Everyone has had run ins with animals and pets, whether they’re your own or a friend’s. I’m specifically talking about dogs here, they can be lovable furry friends for anyone, but unfortunately, they can also be a liability for homeowners as well. Almost half of all homes in America have a dog as a pet, […]
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The Cost of Distracted Driving
In the time it takes you to read this blog post, between five and ten autos will be involved in a crash because the driver was using a cell phone. The NHTSA defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to […]
Read MoreWhat Is Pay As You Go Workers’ Comp?
When you own a business, having workers’ compensation insurance is not only a smart business move, but it is required in the state of Illinois. Having to pay out one lump sum payments for your workers compensation premiums can take a toll on your business. Instead, you should opt for pay as you go workers’ […]
Read More9 Tips To Prevent Dryer Fires
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 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreCollege Student Insurance Essentials
As a parent, I remember the worry I had when my daughters finally chose which college they were going to attend. Being in the insurance business, I’ve thought about what is covered and not covered while my children were away to school, so I wanted to share what you should consider to protect your child […]
Read MoreTree Trimming Tips for Landscaping Contractors
Spring is finally in the air and landscaping contractors across the state of Illinois are ready to get back to work. As you start to book jobs and prep all your equipment, please make sure you carve out some time to review safety. The time you spend on planning and training your employees will help […]
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