Read more about the article What to do in a car collision event: a checklist step-by-step
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What to do in a car collision event: a checklist step-by-step

Car collisions often occur within a blink of an eye, catching off guard many people, leaving them wondering what to do afterwards. For drivers of all levels of experience, it is common to overlook important details and critical information necessary to avoid delays in the claims process.Mercury Insurance has developed a checklist to help drivers gather vital information... just download the checklist, print it out and keep it with the registration of your vehicle. If you are injured in a car crash, be sure to wait…

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05/17/2019
Auto Insurance / Home Insurance

Introducing two new Travelers skills for Amazon Alexa

  Earlier this month we announced the launch of two new Travelers skills for Alexa: the “Travelers” skill, which assists the company’s policyholders with questions regarding billing and payments; and the “Travelers Home Central” skill, which enables all consumers to access…

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11/05/2018
Home Insurance

6 ways to prepare now for hurricanes

Preparing your home for a hurricaneThe worst thing that coastal people can do is not prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes.The two key factors contributing to weather security during hurricanes, according to the National Hurricane Center, are preparing for the risks in advance and acting on those preparations when alerted by emergency officials.The director of the National Hurricane Center, Rick Knabb, and AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski outlined certain precautionary steps that people in areas impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms should take.RELATED:5 potentially dangerous hurricane preparation…

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09/11/2018
Read more about the article How to Help Prepare for a Hurricane
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How to Help Prepare for a Hurricane

How to Help Prepare for a Hurricane Your pre-hurricane preparation level can determine how well you weather the storm and how fast you are recovering from it. Before a storm is in the forecast, you should start preparing your home, inside…

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09/11/2018
Read more about the article 8 Driving Life Hacks That Will Save You Gas Money
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8 Driving Life Hacks That Will Save You Gas Money

Regular use of the car entails considerable fuel costs. In addition, there is a direct link between mileage and maintenance service frequency.Bright Side put together 8 life hacks that will help you to cut not only fuel but also maintenance costs.8. Don’t put the pedal to the metal. On the roads one sees many drivers who love to slam on the acceleration. However, we were told in the driving school that acceleration and braking should be done smoothly because it guarantees reduced fuel consumption. When you accelerate sharply, it makes your car consume more energy, thus fuel consumption also increases.7. Use cruise…

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09/09/2017
Read more about the article How to Build an Emergency Survival Kit
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How to Build an Emergency Survival Kit

 Consider the supplies you may need to last you and your family for at least three to seven days when creating a home emergency survival kit. In the event of emergencies that may require you to leave your home quickly,…

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09/09/2017
Read more about the article 4 Things Every Renter Needs to Know About Renters Insurance
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4 Things Every Renter Needs to Know About Renters Insurance

Buying renters insurance to protect your belongings may seem like an unnecessary expense until you experience a theft or fire in your rented home or apartment and lose some of your most treasured belongings forever. Whether you're a longtime renter…

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08/27/2017
Read more about the article Must have items in your emergency vehicle kit
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Must have items in your emergency vehicle kit

Roadside assistance is a valuable service when it comes to emergencies while driving, but also one that often gives us a false sense of security. If something happens to our vehicle, we will call for assistance quickly and then wait…

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08/07/2017
Read more about the article Electrical Safety in the Home
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Electrical Safety in the Home

One of the most important home security issues is electrical safety involving outlets, plugs and extension cords. U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 47,820 fire structures per year involving an electrical fire or malfunction, but steps can be…

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03/09/2017