Holiday Cooking Safety

The holidays are a time for family, friends, fun, and food. Unexpected fires are not a popular addition to anyone’s holiday to-do list. Unfortunately, cooking-related fires make up the majority of home fires, with an average of 455 occurring every day. Thanksgiving,...

Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

While most home owners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties with no alarms or where alarms failed to operate, according to a report by the National Fire Protection Association. In...

Can I Buy Life Insurance on My Elderly Mom or Dad?

If your parents don't have an insurance policy or the funds to pay their own way in their later years, you can buy life insurance for your parents yourself, assuming they’re on board and can qualify for coverage. Supporting your aging parents up until and including...

Outdoor Safety: How to Prepare for and Respond to Natural Disasters During the Summer

Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy outdoor activities, but it's also a season when natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and heat waves can occur. Being prepared and knowing how to respond to natural disasters is crucial for outdoor safety...

Navigating the Seas of Protection:

A Comprehensive Guide to Boat Insurance Ah, the open waters! There's something truly liberating about setting sail and exploring the vast expanse of the ocean. But with the freedom of owning a boat comes a responsibility to protect your vessel and those aboard. That's...

Summer Driving Tips

"This year will be the summer of the road trip," said Aldo Vazquez, public relations spokesman for AAA. With trends showing that travel by planes, trains, ships and buses will decrease, the favored mode of transportation for travelers this summer will be by car. July...

Cyber Security Tips for Businesses and Personal Use

Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is now. As we spend more time online, we’re often creating and sharing more of our personal data. And if this data falls into the wrong hands, private and financial information could be at risk. So, for businesses...

Mold Damage Insurance Coverage – Personal & Commercial

Mold is a fungus. There are all kinds. It’s everywhere–indoors and out. Most mold insurance claims typically arise in one of two circumstances: (1) mold comes to the property owner’s attention along with the discovery of ongoing moisture buildup, water leakage or...

MAPFRE Customers Can Simplify Car Care and Maintenance with Openbay+

When things go wrong with your vehicle (and they will at some point), you want to find a reputable repair shop that will fix the problem in a timely fashion and not break the bank. MAPFRE Insurance is always looking for ways to help save you money and that’s why we’ve...

Restaurant Kitchen Safety

Owning a restaurant can be very rewarding, but it is hard work. Safety is very important not only for your customers but for your staff as well. The main cause of injury and illness in the hospitality industry is an unsafe work environment. Working in any commercial...