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Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you need a home escape plan? Working smoke alarms andRead more

Remember these safety tips when walking your dog at night. Always use a leash This one is non-negotiable. Even if you live in an area without much traffic, and your dog has an excellent recall, you should always leash up at night. Just like humans, dogs get startled by people or animals suddenly emerging fromRead more

It’s finally the season when everything springs into action again — including you. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves and take care of the things you’ve neglected during the winter months. You’ll want to ready your home for the impending summer weather.Spring cleaning is a good place to start, but the turn ofRead more

By Travelers Risk Control Backyard entertaining has gotten more elaborate in recent years. Fire pits are helping homeowners extend the backyard season, and today’s playsets involve more than a simple set of swings and a slide. Whether backyard entertaining means spending time by the swimming pool or gathered around the grill, here are some safety tips to helpRead more

If you own a vehicle, you should own an auto insurance policy. There are a number of different factors that impact the cost of your auto insurance. While not all companies use the same parameters, North American Underwriters, Inc. will help you understand what commonly determines the bottom line of your auto policy. First, yourRead more

Life is the most precious gift and we love insuring yours and everything in it! North American Underwriters values every single one of our loyal clients and this month, we are sending you love and gratitude for welcoming us into your families and homes. It is our pleasure and honor to provide you protection andRead more

Where was the last public place you visited that had Wi-Fi? These days, nearly every coffee shop, library, airport and hotel offer a way to access the internet from your cell phone or other mobile device. That means the information you have on your phone could be available to hackers in the area – unlessRead more

Severe winter weather can cause power outages and loss of heat. Here are some tips on how to help handle an outage during the winter. Before the storm • Set your refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. • Check flashlights and portable radios. • Be sure to have extra batteries on hand. • Fully chargeRead more

Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends and be thankful for all that you have. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with unattended cooking as the leading contributing factor. Keep your holiday full of laughter and fun by following these safety tips.Read more

Fall is a beautiful time of year. The air is cool and crisp, and the leaves are changing colors. As homeowners, it can also be a very busy time of year! Take advantage of the moderate weather to repair any damages to your home before the first frost sets in. Taking the time to careRead more