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House Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Reptitive Loss Properties
Monday, February 17, 2020
Bipartisan legislation, the Repeated Flooded Communities Preparation Act,was introduced in the House of Representatives last week in an attempt to address repetitive loss properties covered by the National Flood...
The dangers of drunk driving
Friday, February 14, 2020
In 2017, nearly 11,000 people in the United States died in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than $44 billion. What can I do to help...
What you should consider before changing auto insurers?
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Some of our customers have been prompted by TV commercials or mass-mail advertisements to consider switching their automobile insurance. Before saying “yes” to one of these proposals, we hope you will consider the...
Choosing the Correct Fire Extinguisher Classification
Monday, February 10, 2020
Fire extinguishers are classified by the type of fire that they will extinguish. There are five different fire extinguishers classifications. If the proper fire extinguisher class is not used there is a risk that the...
5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Friday, February 7, 2020
Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO...
State Auto Offers Identity Theft Protection
Friday, February 7, 2020
You are a target for identity theft. And once your identity has been stolen, it's hard to get it back in order. From prevention to restoration, our Identity Theft Protection Program has you covered. Provided free of...
Credit Card Safety Measures
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
When protecting your credit there are many things to consider. You could become a victim of theft in many places including the grocery store, mall, or a parking lot. New chips have come out claiming to better protect...
What is a Reservation of Rights Letter?
Monday, February 3, 2020
A Reservation of Rights Letter is notification from your insurance company that coverage for a claim may not apply. The notification allows the insurance company to continue to investigate a claim in order to determine...
Governor Signs Executive Orders to Reduce Health Care Costs in Connecticut
Friday, January 31, 2020
Gov. Ned Lamont recently announced that he has signed two executive orders that will address health-care costs, primary care spending, and quality of care for individuals, businesses and state government. The orders...
Hemp Will Qualify for New Crop Insurance Pilot
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Dec. 23 that hemp farmers in 21 states will be eligible for a new crop insurance pilot program starting in 2020. The program provides actual production history...