Cell Phone Use While Driving
AAA conducted a study that found it is more distracting to use voice-to-text messaging in your car than it is to make a call on your handheld cell phone. Different activities were tested to find out...
View ArticleHurricane Preparedness, Pool Safety and Lawnmowers
Summer is here and we would like to remind homeowners to continue to take precautions for the safety of their family so that at-home accidents can be avoided. Keeping family safe is always a priority...
View ArticleTo Rent or not to Rent Your Car to Others
RelayRides lets people rent their car to others. The owner sets the price while the company performs background checks on the renters, takes reservations, and collects payment. After payment is...
View ArticleHome Maintenance and Safety When Grilling
Summer has come to Florida. Along with this season come activities that people may not do during the rest of the year and it is wise to remember to stay safe in each activity. Previously we gave tips...
View ArticleRental Car Insurance
Making sure that a rental car is properly insured may not be an easy decision for some people. It does not help that a lot of people arrive at the rental company before thinking about it. Not being...
View ArticleWhat is Covered When Renting a House While on Vacation
If you happen to have a part in a share in The Hamptons, renting a cottage in Cape Cod or a log cabin in The Smoky Mountains, any possessions you take with you are protected while you are on vacation....
View ArticleTop 3 Trends for P&C Insurers
In their 2014 property/casualty outlook report, the Deloitte Center for Financial Services thinks that Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurers should take a look at changing how they do business and...
View ArticleGuilty Verdict in an Insurance Fraud Claim
This case of insurance fraud involves a husband and wife team. The husband is a former police officer and the wife is a special education teacher. Many people may see both as underpaid jobs and this...
View ArticleIn Florida, Texting While Driving is Against the Law
On October 1, 2013, Florida became the 41st state to ban texting while driving, which is distracting enough to be responsible for 18% of fatalities involving a vehicle. Due to the new ban anyone...
View ArticleAvoid These Mistakes When Buying a Vehicle
Starting the search for a new car can come with its uncertainties. Dealing with a dealer can sometimes not go as smoothly as you would like and by the time they are done your mind could be going in...
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