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Fall Hazards: Risks and Safety Tips for Homes and Businesses
October 14, 2026
Fall weather can create new hazards around homes and businesses, from wet leaves and slippery walkways to ladders, poor lighting, and early frost. Learn practical ways to reduce seasonal risks and prepare your property for the changing conditions ahead.
Fire Prevention Month: Ways to Reduce Fire Risks at Home
October 7, 2026
October is Fire Prevention Month, making it a good time to look around your home for potential fire hazards. Simple steps involving smoke alarms, cooking, heating equipment, electrical systems, and everyday habits can help reduce the risk of a house fire.
End-of-Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
September 30, 2026
As summer winds down, a little preventative maintenance can help prepare your home for the changing seasons. This end-of-summer checklist covers exterior upkeep, heating systems, plumbing, safety equipment, and other areas homeowners should review before cooler weather arrives in Illinois.
Preparing Your Business for a Power Outage
September 23, 2026
A power outage can interrupt operations, affect equipment, and create unexpected expenses for businesses in Illinois. Taking a few precautions before the lights go out can help reduce disruptions and make it easier to keep employees, customers, and property safe.
Insurance Considerations When Adding a Detached Garage, Shed, or Workshop
September 16, 2026
Adding a detached garage, shed, or workshop can change more than your property's usable space. Learn about insurance considerations involving the structure itself, what you store inside, liability risks, business use, and when it may be time to review your homeowners insurance.
September is National Preparedness Month
September 2, 2026
September is National Preparedness Month, making it a good time to think about how prepared you would be for an unexpected emergency. A few simple steps can help your household respond to severe weather, fires, power outages, evacuations, and other disruptions.
Back-to-School Driving Safety for Teen Drivers
August 26, 2026
Back-to-school season means busier roads, crowded school zones, and new challenges for teen drivers. Review practical driving safety reminders and insurance considerations that can help families prepare young drivers for the school year.
Why the Cheapest Insurance Option May Not Fit Your Needs
August 19, 2026
A lower insurance premium can be appealing, but price does not tell the entire story. Understanding deductibles, limits, exclusions, valuations, and other policy differences can help you make a more informed insurance decision.
