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New Distracted Driving Law and How it Can Impact Your Towing Business
Monday, April 17, 2023
Attention all towing companies working in Ohio. As of April 4, 2023, a new law has come into effect that affects the way you operate your business. The Ohio General Assembly has passed House Bill 95, which prohibits...
The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Your auto insurance is one of the most important elements of your personal insurance portfolio. But some people purchase only the minimum required liability coverage, not realizing they may be leaving themselves open to...
Avoid Rate Hikes: Don’t Drive Distracted
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The State of Ohio’s new primary offense-distracted driving-is intended to cut down on the number of lives lost due to distracted drivers. In 2020, distracted driving claimed 3,142 lives across the country. That’s nine...
Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Whether you’re just getting away for a long weekend or spending a few weeks out of the house, it’s important to ensure your home is safe while you’re gone. Follow these tips to help prevent break-ins, fires, and water...
Don't "Tow it Alone". Get Help Finding Good Employees in Today's Job Market.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
As a towing company in today’s difficult labor market, finding new employees with the right skills and experience can be your biggest challenge. OhioMeansJobs is a job matching and workforce development system that...
Insuring Your Precious Jewelry. What You Need to Know.
Friday, February 17, 2023
Did your special someone surprise you with a gift of jewelry this Valentine's Day? How would feel if that precious piece of jewelry went missing? Jewelry is often a valuable possession that we hold close to our hearts....
How Does Inflation Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
We all know that inflation is on the rise, affecting everything from gas to groceries. But did you know that inflation can also affect your home insurance rates? How much inflation affects your premium depends on...
Who Needs Life Insurance and How Much Do You Need?
Friday, February 3, 2023
It’s an unfortunate fact that life expectancy in the US has dropped recently. This has led many people to examine whether or not they should have a life insurance policy and, if so, how much coverage they should have....
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Updates
Monday, January 16, 2023
The FMCSA announced some updates and changes that will impact your operations and compliance. - Safety Measurement System (SMS) would now include an electronic logging device (ELD) violations. If your ELD has the...
Family Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Monday, January 9, 2023
It seems like every day on the news that we hear stories about a hurricane, flood, or wildfire creating massive damage in the U.S. and putting people out of their homes. Have you thought about how your family would...