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How to Avoid Hitting a Deer Deer are especially active during this time of the year. Do you know how to avoid a collision with one?

AAA: Cost of car ownership surpasses $10K per year | PropertyCasualty360 According to AAA's research, owners of small sedans and electric vehicles spend the least to operate their cars.

Back-to-school safety tips as kids head back to class | PropertyCasualty360 Seven out of 10 parents now worry that their kids will face a school shooting.

One in three U.S. drivers now struggle to pay for auto insurance | PropertyCasualty360 Most auto insurance customers have not shopped around for competitive prices and services in five years or more, says Way.com.

Now is the time to update your insured property values | PropertyCasualty360 Rising inflation, labor shortages and supply chain issues can wreak havoc with replacement costs and insurance valuations.

Hurricane recovery starts before the storm | PropertyCasualty360 For small businesses, hurricane preparedness plans affect the safety of employees and the ability to reestablish business operations after a storm.

How much does filing a claim impact home insurance rates? | PropertyCasualty360 Filing a second fire claim can increase home insurance rates by more than 40%.

Do’s and Don’ts for Hiding a Spare Key Think like a burglar: Are you making any of these common mistakes?

The 16 Biggest Mistakes People Make While Highway Driving | Erie Insurance Did any of your pet peeves make this list?

Auto insurance rates could jump another 12% in 2023 | PropertyCasualty360 The auto rate increase comes on the heels of major increases in the cost of new and used vehicles since 2019.

Five Home Improvement Tips to Make Your Home Safer | Erie Insurance It’s impossible to prevent every accident or disaster, but there are some simple steps you can take that will go a long way to protecting your biggest investment.

Renters insurance worth a look for college students | PropertyCasualty360 Technology spending for college students in 2022 is expected to be 22% higher than in 2021.

Drivers behind at-fault accidents like these 5 car brands | PropertyCasualty360 A driver’s choice of vehicle provides insight into their behavior behind the wheel, according to Insurify.

How to Calculate the Cost for a Plumber to Fix a Leaky Toilet A leaky toilet is not only wasteful, it's also frustrating—even before you factor in having to hire and pay a plumber to fix it! Fortunately, minor leaks aren't usually too expensive to repair. We've answered your most common questions...

Instant Used Car Value And Trade In Value | Edmunds Get instant used car value and trade-in value online with Edmunds; free car value appraisal calculator. Whether you're trading your vehicle in at a dealer or planning to sell it, Edmunds makes it easy to understand your car's value and get a great deal.

How Often to Change Air Filter in Homes (Updated 2022 Guidelines) Owning your home comes with a lot of tedious tasks that must be done in order to maintain your property. Some of them you probably anticipate doing on an annual basis, such as having your heating and cooling system serviced. Others are a little less clear. For example, how often should you really be...

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How insurance is going to ruin Florida real estate There are serious changes coming our way in regards to insurance and more people need to know what's happening. We'll go into the perfect "storm" that is bre...