Entries from Consumer Insurance Blog tagged with 'holidays'
Keep July 4th fun: holiday safety tips
Firework safety - Every year, there are thousands of injuries and an estimated 30,000 fires caused by fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2008 there were 7,000 injuries and 7 deaths, with 70% of the injuries occurring...
Study shows Memorial Day is high-risk holiday for injuries to kids
A recent research report shows that kids suffer more injuries on holidays - and that Labor Day and Memorial Day are two of the most dangerous days for kids. Researchers say his is likely because these holidays are often celebrated...
Protecting the big guy: Santa Claus & Insurance
You have to admit - jolly old St. Nicholas runs one heck of a business operation. He employees a huge number of elves and maintains a herd of reindeer. He runs a factory that operates 24/7, along with a busy...
Stand by your pan: Thanksgiving is the leading day for fires from cooking
When most people think of Thanksgiving, they think of a nice day languishing over the dinner table with family and friends ... or perhaps heading out to catch a local football game. Most people don't think of it as a...
Essential new pre-Halloween coverage: zombie insurance
When we posted our list of tips to help you prepare for a healthy and safe Halloween earlier in the week, we overlooked one important and growing threat: zombies. As we approach a weekend of goblins and ghouls, are you...
Don't let Halloween turn into Nightmare on Your Street
Halloween is one of the nation's most popular holidays. We love the annual ritual of scaring ourselves and our favorite kids silly, all in the spirit of good-natured fun. But as much fun as it can be, when you tally...
Holiday road trip tips: stay safe on the highway this Memorial Day
Are you one of the 32.4 million Americans who will be traveling at least 50 miles from home this holiday weekend? If so, you may find some travel bargains - at least in comparison to last year. According to AAA,...
Seasonal reminder: dry trees are a fire hazard
If you haven't disposed of that live holiday tree yet, this video is a sobering reminder that now is a good time. Experts say that live trees shouldn't be kept for longer than three weeks, even when properly watered. The...
Survey: Most homeowners unaware of holiday liabilities
A national survey on homeowner’s insurance issues by Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) found that about one-third of homeowners did not think or did not know if they could be held responsible in...
Delectable holiday dangers: deep-fried turkeys
Tasty regional dishes have a way of migrating throughout the nation and that's been the story of deep-fried turkeys. What used to be largely a southern dish, much-beloved in Louisiana, has become a popular new way for adventurous chefs to...
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