Cyber Liability
Texting, music put distracted pedestrians at risk
Courtesy USA Today Many pedestrians crossing busy streets are also busy doing something else — usually listening to music, texting or talking on a phone — and those distracted walkers are often failing to look both ways for traffic or follow other safety rules, a new study confirms. The study, conducted in Seattle this past .. read more
Holiday Video Bulletin
Etiquette Awareness — Trick-or-Treat … or Not!
Tomorrow is October 31st, and for many, that date stands for something more than the last day of the month. It’s Halloween! What are the “magic” words for this evening of fun? “Trick or Treat” and “Thank You!”, with the last being said as loud, and with as much enthusiasm, as the first. Tip: “Trick .. read more
Homeowners Insurance Claims Cost Rising Rapidly: Study
The cost of homeowners insurance claims has been rising rapidly because of the combined effects of rising claim severity and increases in claim frequency, according to an insurance industry report. A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) study of homeowners insurance claim trends found that from 1997 to 2011, the average claim payment per insured home .. read more
Etiquette Awareness — Live Your Statement
My husband drives quite a distance for his daily commute, all freeway miles. He sees all sorts of things on the road, from the funny to the dangerous, and often shares his stories with me. Last Friday he was telling me about a truck he had seen on the road that day. He had a .. read more
September Monthly Bulletin
U.S. Construction Firms Facing Double-Digit Increases for Liability Insurance
Etiquette Awareness — Share A Thumbs Up
Have you ever overheard people talking about a business or service that sounded so good you just had to try it out for yourself? Perhaps a friend or colleague has told you about someone you should meet because you would have a lot to talk about — or their business may be helpful to you? .. read more
Etiquette Awareness — Part II: The Guest
Whether you are the host or the invited company, navigating your way around a list of dietary restrictions and/or preferences can be something of a minefield. When you are the guest, it can also lead to the basic question “Am I going to be able to eat or will I go hungry?” So do you, the .. read more