
INSURANCE BLOG
Home Team Losses Boost Collisions Around NFL Stadiums
Football's biggest night is almost here. As you stock up for your big game party, you might want to remember to drive a little safer. According to a new study from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), the rate of collision claims from ZIP codes around NFL stadiums...
10 Home Safety Tips for Snowbirds and Winter Vacationers
Are you ready to escape the winter chill by taking a trip to a warmer destination? Whether you're flying south for the entire winter or just leaving town for a few days, you'll want to prep your home before you leave. Doing so may help prevent burglaries and damage to...
(Bitter) Sweet 16: The Bumpy Road to a Driver’s License
After nine months, lots of tears and hours of practice driving, my daughter finally got her license! Trust me, this has been no easy task. I've documented the trials and tribulations of teaching a teen to drive throughout the last several months – from permit to...
President Obama Puts Focus on Cybersecurity
Americans are becoming more and more aware of the threat identity theft and data breaches present. Now, President Obama is expected to speak out against these increasingly common crimes in the annual State of Union address. The White House reports that President Obama...
What You Need to Know About Radon
Radon. Maybe you've never heard of it. Or maybe you only know a little bit about it. Whatever the case, you can't afford to ignore this dangerous gas that's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. If you don't know how to protect yourself and...
Why is Radon Dangerous?
You may not be able to see radon gas, but that doesn't make it any less dangerous. The reality is that radon gas is estimated to cause thousands of lung cancer deaths every year. That's because as radon gas ages, it decays into radioactive particles. You inhale these...
What Should You Do If You Find Radon in Your Home?
Radon has been detected in your home. Now what do you do? First and foremost, don't panic. Radon is everywhere. When it comes to tackling the problem, you're not without options. The first step is to determine what level of radon is acceptable to you. Radiation can...
How Do You Test for Radon in Your Home?
If you're concerned about the radon levels in your home, radon testing is the best way to accurately diagnose your family's radon exposure. Even though the gas is invisible, odorless and tasteless, a radon test will still be able to measure its presence in your home....
How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?
It's troubling to think about, but radon is most likely in the air you breathe. This radioactive gas is the product of the normal decay of certain elements. While it's of little concern in small doses, prolonged exposure to radon can lead to very real health concerns....
What is Radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas that is released by the normal decay of three elements: radium, thorium and uranium. These elements naturally exist in rocks and soil, making radon gas widespread. When these elements decay, the radon gas seeps up from the ground and escapes...