Insurance News from Beall Financial & Insurance

Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Company If My Dog Bites Someone?

Apr 6 2018 You probably don’t think your dog would ever bite someone, let alone cause a serious injury. But dog bites are more common than you might realize-4.5 million occur every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for... more »

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The Best Way to Celebrate Poison Prevention Week

Mar 15 2018 The third week in March brings with it the official start of spring-and, not coincidentally, the observance of Poison Prevention Week. It’s an unhappy fact that poison surrounds us, and poisonings are not confined to... more »

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Protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide at Home and at Work

Mar 2 2018 Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning-and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more. The numbers seem... more »

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Making Your Heart-Healthy Goals a Reality

Feb 13 2018 A new year is full of fresh optimism about fresh starts-whether you are striving to achieve a new career goal, finally complete that home improvement project, or develop (and maintain!) some new healthy habits. But... more »

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Insuring Jewelry: How to Know if Your Coverage is Enough

Feb 2 2018 A ring from a loved one. A bracelet handed down through generations. A watch or necklace marking a special occasion. Every reason you treasure a piece of fine jewelry is a reason it should be insured. However, calling... more »

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Make Disaster Prep Your New Year's Resolution

Jan 18 2018 2017 was a year of natural challenges-from the hurricanes in the South to California’s wildfires and ensuing mudslides. Natural disasters are a fact of life, and most of them are impossible for us to prevent. But there... more »

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Tips for Buying a Safe Car

Jan 5 2018 You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars - but unfortunately, we’re still years away from living in a world where you just tell your car where to go, kick back and relax with a book (or, more likely, your phone).... more »

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A Happy Holiday Is a Safe Holiday!

Dec 14 2017 It’s the most wonderful time of the year-unless you fall prey to one of the many perils unique to the holiday season! It’s no joke: while holiday decorations, parties, and gifts all contribute to make this the happ-... more »

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Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster

Dec 1 2017 From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear. A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and... more »

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The Power of Fraud Awareness Week

Nov 12 2017 Organizations worldwide lose an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues to fraud, according to the 2016 ACFE Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse. The median loss per fraud cause is $145,000. More... more »