Informative articles on insurance, safety and risk for you, your family or your business. Each article includes a link for you to share with anyone who may benefit.
February 17, 2012 Fri, Feb 17th, 2012 It's the place where we seek rest and respite from the demands of the workday and the outside world. It's where we spend quality time with friends and family. It's where we cook, eat, sleep, shower, and sit by the fire. It's home, and it really is sweet.
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January 20, 2012 Fri, Jan 20th, 2012 Is there anything quite so pleasant as coming home to a warm and cozy house on a cold winter's day? Home isn't just where the heart is; in the winter, it's also where the hearth is.
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December 16, 2011 Fri, Dec 16th, 2011 Roads can be positively deadly in the wintertime. According to icyroadsafety.com, there were an average of 467 fatalities per year between 2008 and 2010 due to icy roads alone. And, even if you live in warmer climates, winter driving can be a wild and wooly experience regardless.
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November 18, 2011 Fri, Nov 18th, 2011 In the Montana, the holidays are a special time of year for so many reasons. They may be spiritually significant, or bring us closer to our friends and families. They are a time of giving, gathering, and sharing good food. For children, they may be a chance to receive some longed-for gifts. Despite all the magic that characterizes the holidays, they are not free from accidents. In fact, the holidays are one of the most dangerous times of year, when household accidents and injuries abound. Here are the ten most common holiday mishaps, and tips for avoiding them.
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October 28, 2011 Fri, Oct 28th, 2011 October 14, 2011 Fri, Oct 14th, 2011 Before winter strikes in Montana, most of us tuck away our summer clothes and bring out the sweaters, coats, and scarves that will keep our bodies cozy when there's a chill in the air. But how many of us take similar steps to prepare our homes for winter weather? Readying your home for winter, also known as "winterizing," will not only help you and your family to stay snug and warm while saving money on energy bills, but it may also protect your home from damage that can lead to costly repairs.
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September 9, 2011 Fri, Sep 9th, 2011 The heat and humidity that tend to lurk around in the summer months around Montana create the perfect recipe for thunderstorms. Occurring either late in the afternoon after big black clouds slowly build up and rumble or springing up out of nowhere, they often come with high winds and heavy rains.
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September 2, 2011 Fri, Sep 2nd, 2011 Has this ever happened to you? You turn on the gas to your grill, try to light it and nothing happens. A few seconds pass, you keep hitting the ignite switch and finally it lights with force, due to all of the gas that's been slowly leaking out. Most of the time the little blast does no harm, but serves as a gentle reminder that it could have been worse.
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August 26, 2011 Fri, Aug 26th, 2011 Reality television has a way of glamorizing good, old fashioned outdoor work, with shows like "Extreme Loggers," "Deadliest Catch" and "Dirty Jobs." And although it can be hard to tear yourself away from these shows, we have to admit that part of the intrigue is the extreme dangers these people face every day on the job, especially compared to those of us sitting at a desk.
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August 19, 2011 Fri, Aug 19th, 2011 August marks the beginning of back to school shopping and the last full month of summer. And with fall peeking its head over the horizon, bringing with it the start of cold and flu season, it makes sense that August also marks National Immunization Awareness Month.
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