Avoid Burglaries During the Holidays

burglar with crowbar peering into home window

Although burglaries are statistically more common during the summer, they also increase during the winter holidays. Along with many of us spending time away from our homes, we also tend to leave our gifts and valuables on full display-sometimes even with the windows open. This can be very enticing for a potential thief. Keep your home safe and avoid burglaries during the holidays by following a few easy steps. Deter Burglars During the Holidays Know the Statistics Start by knowing the statistics of when and how burglaries occur. This can help you take specific steps to protect your home. When Do Burglaries Happen? Most burglaries...

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Don’t Risk a DUI This New Year’s Eve

Posted by Heather Kleinman

in Insurance Claim, MVA

car keys next to empty beer glass to symbolize DUI

The Holiday Season is often synonymous with indulgent food and drink. Eggnog, champagne, mulled wine-the list of enticing and inebriating beverages goes on and on. It is no surprise, then, that we tend to drink more frequently and in greater amounts during the Holidays. This means that drunk driving poses a significant hazard for holiday party-goers. New Year's Eve is particularly risky, with as much as a 116% increase in the chance for a fatal accident due to drunk driving. The likelihood of receiving a DUI is also much higher on New Year’s, largely due to the fact that more...