Informative articles on insurance, safety and risk for you, your family or your business. Each article includes a link for you to share with anyone who may benefit.
Swimming pools are wonderful complements to summer weather. Few things are better than stepping outside your home for a cool dip, hosting poolside parties or watching your kids play themselves to exhaustion in the water. Most of us understand that pools also pose a danger but it is important to understand the extent of that danger, the components and preventative measures we can take to keep our pools safe.
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If you enjoy cooking for a crowd in a public setting, food trucks are the way to go. You can earn money at fairs, street fests, concerts, athletic events and other venues, in addition to serving lunchtime crowds in commercial areas.
Leg Up Farm gives people with special needs the tools to reach their full potential. Children get valuable enrichment and access to services like occupational and speech therapy—and they have fun doing it. Check out our interview with Maura Musselman, Director of Community Engagement at Leg Up Farm.
Whether you're acquiring your own car insurance policy for the first time or preparing to get your own health insurance after turning 26, it's important to know where to look for coverage and how to identify the best policy for you. It can be tempting to shop online because it's convenient, but it's likely not the best way to find a policy matching your personal priorities and budget.
Although adult children may be able to stay on a parent's cell phone plan indefinitely, families can't share insurance policies forever. From health insurance to car insurance, each policy has unique rules determining how long adult children can stay on a parent's policy. In this blog, we'll walk you through different coverage varieties and when young adults should start looking into their own policy.
Does your home need a new paint job or a quick refresh on the trim? Are the gutters overflowing with the remains of fall foliage? Or are larger issues demanding immediate attention, like doors and windows, the roof, or the foundation? Whether you thrive on weekends filled with do-it-yourself projects or hide at the mere suggestion, summer's long days and generally agreeable weather in Pennsylvania offer the ideal opportunity to take on the range of home maintenance and improvement tasks to preserve value and functionality for years to come. Here are a few considerations for fixing up the exterior of your home in the months to come.
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Defective electrical wiring systems cause approximately 40,000 residential fires annually, according to a United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) study. In addition, electric cords and plugs are involved in about 18,700 fires annually. The National Electrical Safety Foundation offers numerous tips to safeguard the home against electrical fire and related losses, including the following.
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Fraudulent charges to your personal or business accounts can be both financially and emotionally devastating. Even if you do eventually recover the funds, the stress and time that results from having been stolen from can take a toll.
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When times get tough, it can be tempting to try to save money by cutting back on your insurance expenses. However, adequate insurance coverage is critical to success and longevity as a business owner.
From theft of your personal property to ruptured sewer lines, there are many risks involved in owning a home. In some cases, a standard homeowners insurance policy falls short of the protection you need. Enhancement endorsements give you the opportunity to assess what level of risk you're comfortable with, so you can increase your coverage in areas where you want greater protection.