Are you already tired of hearing about the earthquake that shook the East Coast yesterday? Well, this is one bit of information that will hopefully make you stop and think, “Does my homeowners or business policy cover damage caused by an earthquake?”. Did you know that Standard homeowners and business insurance policies exclude damage to [...]
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Did you know that June thru November is the “official” hurricane season in the United States? Oh, and just in case you forgot, we are already into the first week of June! During hurricane Isabella some shingles blew off my roof and water blew in my patio door damaging hardwood floors. Very small potatoes compared [...]
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Does your insurance need a checkup? • Have you gotten married or divorced? • Have you had a baby? • Did your teenager get a driver’s license? • Have you switched jobs or experienced a significant change in your income? • Have you done extensive renovations on your home? • Have you decided to buy a vacation or potential retirement home? [...]
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Here are some tips from your friends at RHH Insurance on how to deal with bed bugs. If you find bed bugs in your home or business, it’s important to get rid of them as quickly as possible, as they can breed and spread very quickly. Patience and persistence is the key to ridding your premises [...]
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The National Fire Protection Association indicates house fires are the leading cause of all fire deaths in the United States. According to the NFPA, there were 403,000 residential fires in 2008, resulting in 2,780 deaths and 13,560 injuries. The NFPA acknowledges cooking as the leading cause of house fires in the United States and heating [...]
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Most Homeowners and Businessowners in Maryland and its surrounding states are NOT prepared for Earthquakes! The 3.6 magnitude earthquake felt in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area on July 16th had its epicenter in Gaithersburg, Maryland. While no damage was reported, it is a reminder that in the United States about 5,000 quakes strike each year. [...]
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Restaurant insurance is important to have, because it can protect your business from liability issues and lawsuits due to broken equipment. There are many common everyday scenarios restaurants face that can become easily hazardous. This article will discuss some of the great reasons to consider getting insurance for your restaurant business today. Think about how [...]
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If you are in an accident or your car breaks down, safety should be your first concern. Getting out of the car at a busy intersection or on a highway to change a tire or check damage from a fender bender is probably one of the worst things you can do. The Insurance Information Institute [...]
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Hidden liability comes along with holiday festivities. For those who mix alcohol with corporate or private parties, proper insurance is essential. Holidays can be fun times filled with office and private parties, but they can also be deadly with increased drunk driving this time of year. Anyone hosting a holiday party should take steps to [...]
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