Stay alert for hurricane-damaged vehicles

from The Cincinnati Insurance Companies The counts vary, but it has been estimated that a million or more vehicles sustained flood damage as a result of hurricanes in 2017. What will happen to those vehicles? In some cases, unscrupulous opportunists may buy them for pennies on the dollar and offer them for resale to the… Read More

Entrust storm repairs to honest contractors

from The Cincinnati Insurance Companies When businesses and homeowners are desperate for help to repair and rebuild after a disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or wildfire, they seek assistance from anyone who will offer help. Unfortunately, there are scammers who prey on those emotions and take advantage of good people in their darkest hour.… Read More

Make sure loaned school items are covered

from The Cincinnati Insurance Companies As the school year begins, take note of the items your child brings home. For example, many school districts are assigning laptop computers to students for their personal use. Or, your band or orchestra student may be assigned a school-owned instrument, especially if it’s a larger or more costly one.… Read More

Divorce and the life insurance beneficiary

While we all dream of happily ever after, various sources reveal that in the U.S. approximately 50 percent of first marriages, 64 percent of second marriages and 73 percent of third marriages will end in divorce. These staggering numbers highlight an issue that may be overlooked in the process – life insurance and beneficiary designations.… Read More