Wallingford Auto Insurance: Protecting Kids in Hot Weather August can be one of the most dangerous times of the year in many parts of the country, where humidity and temperatures can reach stifling heights and cause heath concerns for many citizens, especially children. Over a dozen child fatalities have already resulted from severe heatstroke this year, most commonly sustained from … Read More
Does Your Connecticut Aviation Insurance Cover Hostile Acts?
Does Your Connecticut Aviation Insurance Cover Hostile Acts? Circumstances surrounding the recent tragic crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is still underway, however early evidence indicates that it’s very likely the aircraft was under fire as it flew over Ukraine. Allegedly, a missile fired from territory in eastern Ukraine struck the hull of the aircraft which ultimately resulted in the … Read More
Middlesex County Contractors Insurance: Painting in Hot Weather
Middlesex County Contractors Insurance: Painting in Hot Weather Working in the hot days of summer is no easy task for Middlesex County contractors and can turn many standard jobs into huge challenges. Not only can hot weather create health and safety concerns, sometimes it can actually compromise the outcome of your work as well. Painting for example is a temperature … Read More
Wallingford County Fuel Insurance: Gas Flaring Under Scrutiny
Wallingford County Fuel Insurance: Gas Flaring Under Scrutiny The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) held a hearing in May to discuss the growing issue of “flaring” and “venting,” two mainstream industry practices designed to prevent dangerous build-ups of natural gas at drilling sites. Venting and flaring practices have recently entered the public consciousness after an industry report from nonprofit … Read More
CT Yacht Insurance: Preparing Your Boat for Spring
CT Yacht Insurance: Preparing Your Boat for Spring It’s been a long, harsh winter for many residents on the East Coast and the Midwest in 2014. With Spring finally here, many Connecticut residents can’t wait to get their yachts back out on the water so they can enjoy the warming temperatures. Are you ready to get your boat running yet … Read More
Connecticut Restaurant Insurance: A Restaurant’s Biggest Risk
Connecticut Restaurant Insurance A Restaurant’s Biggest Risk Throughout Connecticut there is an abundance of eateries, taverns, bars, pubs, diners & restaurants, but for the majority of these Connecticut restaurants they don’t understand their biggest risks. But what risks do Connecticut restaurants face when they operate to the public? In general, Connecticut Restaurants face unique exposures. Whether your restaurant has a … Read More
Connecticut Hurricane Preparedness
Connecticut Hurricane Preparedness Tropical storm Andrea formed in the Gulf of Mexico this week, becoming the first storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. While it’s not predicted to affect the Northeast, it’s a reminder to take the precautionary steps to prepare of what is expected to be a high activity hurricane season. Even if you don’t live in a direct … Read More
Fine Art Insurance: FBI’s Top 10 Art Crimes
Fine Art Insurance: FBI’s Top 10 Art Crimes Iraq National Museum. In 2003, 10,000 artifacts were taken by U.S. Department of Defense contractors who used them as gifts or bribes. Seven to ten thousand remain missing. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Two men dressed as Boston police entered the museum during St. Patrick’s Day, tied up the night guards, and stole … Read More
Small Businesses Fail to Notify Customers of Data Breach
Small Businesses Fail to Notify Customers of Data Breach With the added convenience of online tools, going paperless also adds new risks for businesses. Data breaches are growing more and more common as companies take their operations virtual. According to Verizon Wireless’s 2012 Data Breach Investigations Report in 2012 there were 855 recorded incidents, totaling 174 million compromised records. Over … Read More
Connecticut Retirement Planning
Connecticut Retirement Planning People are living longer. It’s great. We are reaching old age in better health and increasingly can look forward to long, happy lives. But the extra years can be extra cost- how does living longer affect retirement planning? Over the past 170 years, in countries with the highest life expectancies, the average lifespan has grown approximately 2.5 … Read More