Be Ladder Smart When Hanging Holiday Decorations
Posted: December 3, 2015
Wreaths, bows, and twinkling lights are a few of the many ways people brighten up their homes during the holiday season. Grinnell Mutual recommends using your ladder properly to hang holiday decorations. “To reduce the chance of falling, make sure you have a stable foundation under your ladder,” said Larry Gallagher, director of loss control at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company. “In addition, use the proper...
How to Organize Your Important Paperwork, Once and For All
Posted: November 24, 2015
Editor’s note: Navigating your finances, not to mention your life, in your 20’s can feel overwhelming… but it doesn’t have to be. Follow our blogger Abby as she figures it all out in her new series “Adulting: I Can’t Even… and So Can You!” I’ll admit it: Now that I’m closer to 30 than to 20, I’ve got my grown-up swagger going on. During the...
Do You Hear the BEEP Where You Sleep?!
Posted: October 9, 2015
Proper smoke alarm placement can save your life Not only is checking the batteries and testing your smoke alarms important to your safety, but also key is placing smoke alarms in the proper places. Alarms should be in the basement, outside sleeping areas, and inside each bedroom. View the infographic below to learn more about smoke alarm placement. More information about fire prevention This article...
I had a car accident. What do I need to report?
Posted: September 30, 2015
Car accidents are stressful but quickly reporting your claim can bring peace of mind. Once you’ve taken a few deep breaths and made sure everyone is safe, here is the information you need to gather to report the incident your Insurance Agent. Special mobile features for our insurance partner Grinnell Mutual have also been highlighted. 1. Snap a photo or video of the damaged vehicle(s)...
Top Three Reasons Why People Buy Life Insurance
Posted: September 21, 2015
September marks Life Insurance Awareness Month. The annual campaign is coordinated by Life Happens to encourage the more than 100 million Americans who don’t have adequate life insurance to get the coverage they need. Before you can get the coverage you need, you need to understand why you need it. While there are many reasons to buy life insurance, the most common reasons include: 1....