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Hydroplaning and Tips to Keep Your Car Under Control This Spring
There are few things scarier than losing control of your car, but when it’s wet outside it can happen in an instant, no matter how safely you drive. This phenomenon is known as hydroplaning and it’s common during spring storms. Here are some ways to reduce your...
Will a Ticket Raise Your Rate?
Each year, 1 in every 6 people in the U.S. get a speeding ticket at the average cost of about $150. But tickets aren’t the only price you pay for speeding. Your auto insurance rates could take a hit; how much depends upon important factors like your driving record,...
How Freezing Temps Affect Your Vehicle & What to Do About It
Brrrr…it’s cold out there. But those freezing temperatures don’t just affect us. They can also impact our cars, some even to the point where they may not start or function. Here’s a quick checklist to help you know what to look for, and what to do, to ease the...
Everything You Need to Know About Frozen Pipes
Your house may be warm and cozy, but chances are your water pipes aren’t. When temperatures dip too low, those pipes are in danger of freezing and bursting. If that happens, you’re in for a hefty bill… Causes of burst pipes Winter is a common season for frozen pipe...
Why Insurance Costs Are Up & What You Can Do About It
From groceries to gas, it seems like we’re paying more for everything these days. Now insurance rates are increasing as well. Why is this happening, and more importantly, what can we do about it? Here’s what you need to know. What we’re seeing… Car insurance...
Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Plumbing and Pipe Leaks?
We all know the dreaded drip, drip, drip of a water leak. It’s the sound of a potentially expensive repair or at minimum, an annoying cleanup. Either way, you want to be prepared when it happens. Knowing what your homeowner’s insurance covers in terms of plumbing and...
Educators Across the Country Receive $1,000 Athletic Grants from California Casualty
California Casualty will deliver $1,000 Thomas R. Brown Athletic Grants to educators at 50 public middle and high schools across 25 states to help support their school sports program(s). Since its inception in 2010, the Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Program has...
How Freezing Temps Affect Your Vehicle & What to Do About It
Brrrr…it’s cold out there. But those freezing temperatures don’t just affect us. They can also impact our cars, some even to the point where they may not start or function. Here’s a quick checklist to help you know what to look for, and what to do, to ease the...
The Best Hacks for Making (and Keeping) Rooms Warm During the Winter
Try these clever hacks for making and keeping rooms warm this winter. 1. Change the furnace filter. Filters get clogged with dust and pet hair. Dirty filters make your furnace work harder and less efficiently. They also impact your home’s indoor air quality....
How to Boost Your Immune System This Winter
It’s cold and flu season, and as a nurse, teacher, or parent, you’re likely surrounded by sniffling and coughing on the daily. So, at this point how can you keep yourself from getting sick? Look no further; we’ve got you covered with the best tips to help keep you...