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CHECKLIST: Retiree Insurance Protection

Every dollar counts – especially during retirement. We have prepared a quick checklist to help you uncover insurance savings and protection that you might be eligible for. This is a…

Car Survival Kit

Some items you want to include in your car in case of an emergency: • Jumper Cables • Flares or triangle reflectors • Backup supply of motor oil • First…

Tips: Buying a used car

Buying a used car can be a financially rewarding, but also tricky endeavor. While some cars may appear to be an extremely good deal for the value, there are too…

Farm Insurance: loss prevention for safe growth

Gary Banks

  Here are some loss prevention tips from our friends at Intact Insurance. • Inspect and repair concrete stave silos before filling. • Be sure to inspect the roofs on…

Tips for Outside Your Home

There are many things that you can do to the exterior of your house or in the yard to deter burglars and make it more difficult to force entry. Keep…

Commercial Vehicles Loss Prevention Tips

Be SELECTIVE when hiring drivers for your vehicles by obtaining pre-employment checks on all employees. Your vehicles should be suitable for the type of work you do and the relative…

Office Loss Prevention Tips

Avoid overloading of electrical outlets, particularly in older buildings equipped with fuses instead of circuit breakers. If existing electrical service is inadequate, ensure that any required electrical modifications are done…

Contractors’ Loss Prevention Tips

Focus on pre-job and pre-task planning. The principle of planning the work and working the plan should be followed. All tools and equipment should be kept in a locked area…

General Commercial Crime Prevention

Ensure that all exterior doors have deadbolt locks with a minimum one inch bolt into the strike plate. Secure exposed exterior door hinge pins to prevent their removal. Protect all…

Vehicle Safety and Maintenance

Read your vehicle owner’s manual to understand its maintenance needs. Maintaining your vehicle according to the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule will go a long way in extending the life of…