With the situation around the world right now, it is understandable that we’re all more than a little stir-crazy. The improving weather makes that urge to be out and about a lot more tangible. Since many of us have a lot more free time on our hands now, this is an excellent opportunity to undertake […]
Category: Loss Prevention
Loss Prevention 1
In our last edition, we discussed things that you can check on the exterior of your home this Spring with a view to loss prevention. If you missed that post, you can find it here. In today’s edition, we begin the first of two discussions about the interior of your home. We encourage you to make […]
Loss Prevention Tips During an Extended Business Closure
Is your business or commercial building shut down due to the Covid-19 Pandemic? There are a number of things that you can do to protect your building and assets during this temporary closure. One of the most important things you can do is to check in regularly by physically visiting the premises (making sure that you […]
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A Primer on Sump Pumps
There is a term that is quickly gaining acceptance in the insurance industry: “water is the new fire”. What that means is that water-related claims are quickly outpacing fire losses in terms of both frequency and severity of loss. We’ve all read the sensational headlines about floods and other extreme weather events. Historically in this […]
Life Safety Devices
Part 1: Smoke Alarms A common subject that arises when visiting with our customers is about life safety devices. People ask about where smoke detectors should be located; how many they should have; or if they need a Carbon Monoxide Detector. These are all excellent questions. Residential fires account for 73% of all fire-related fatalities […]