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The Monday after Thanksgiving has become known as the biggest online shopping day of the year, with companies offering discounts galore to entice customers. But it’s also a day that scammers hope to use to their benefit by trying to lure in victims with offers that sound too good to be true.

Workplace violence may be a rare occurrence, but you should never underestimate the importance of being prepared in the event that your workplace is targeted by an active shooter. An active shooter is an individual who is engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.

Who doesn't love a nice, warm fire in the fireplace during the cold weather months? There can be many advantages to a wood burning fireplace, including saving money on heating costs and supplementing your main source of heat. At the same time, maintenance and service of your fireplace is of utmost importance.

According to a recent report from the Identity Theft Resource Center and CyberScout, 791 data breaches were reported during the first half of 2017 in the United States alone, marking a 29 percent jump from the same period in 2016.

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.0% and therefore warranted increases in some benefits figures for 2018, including annual HSA and FSA contribution limits.

If your business is looking for an insurance quote, it's important to know that many of our carriers consider insurance scores to be an important and predictive rating element. They obtain an insurance score on all new business applicants, and use the score received at inception on each subsequent renewal. 

On October 12, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing various departments to consider easing some health insurance rules related to small businesses, short-term health insurance policies and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) with the stated goal of increasing consumer options for health insurance. 

Remodels and other home improvements are an important part of being a property owner. When done correctly, these projects can add value to a home and make it more attractive to future buyers.

Data security is crucial for all businesses. Customer and client information, payment information, personal files, bank account details—this information is often impossible to replace if lost and is extremely dangerous in the hands of criminals. Data lost due to disasters such as a flood or fire is devastating, but losing it to hackers or a malware infection can have far greater consequences.

This time of year, foggy mornings can be common. And no matter how vigilant a driver you are during weather events like heavy fog, visibility is poor and can negatively impact your driving.

To remain safe when driving in fog, do the following: