The National Fire Protection Association is promoting the theme, "Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years" during this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. The focus on smoke alarm replacement comes as the result of a recent survey conducted...

The commercial general liability (CGL) coverage form has a “who is an insured” section in which it describes “an insured” to whom the provisions of the CGL form apply. However, that section does not deal with entities known as “additional insureds,” those that are...

Interest in cyber coverage is at an all-time high, and those who previously thought it a luxury — or not a necessity — are taking a much closer look at their exposures. 1. Brute force attack A very sophisticated software or algorithm which is written to do whatever it...

10. Repetitive motions involving micro-tasks This category represents 2.9% of the total and amounts to $1.82 billion. Some of these tasks may include a word processor who looks from the computer monitor to a document and back several times a day or the cashier at the...

Identify the type of braking system on your car. ABS brakes require that you press firmly on the brake pedal and not let off in slippery conditions (rain or snow). They prevent your wheels from locking in emergency situations. Standard brakes, on the other hand,...

Every year my New Year’s resolution is to spend more time exercising, but, like many, I ‎go overboard and burn out very fast. Based on gym participation, January is a very busy ‎month. However, by February, you can see the numbers beginning to decline; people have...

Do you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States? It’s true. Heart disease claims the lives of women every minute of every day. For me, this is a startling fact. So much emphasis is put on women and cancer that I think heart...

Shorter days, blowing leaves, and cooler temperatures are reminders that winter is coming. If you’re like me, you’re...

Before you know it, kids in costumes will be roaming your neighborhood on a mission to fill their bags with goodies....

This time of year, a trip to the pumpkin farm is a must for many people. Whether it’s a field trip for school or a...

Do you like the new car smell or the shine of new paint? Buying a car can be exciting and stressful at the same time....

October is Fire Prevention Month. Each year, an average of 370,000 reported home fires result in $6.9 billion in...

When I was growing up, one of our family traditions was a trip to our local pumpkin patch. I always loved trying to...