Tag: fire risks

State Farm and Allstate Chart New Paths in Workplace Policies

Marc
State Farm and Allstate Workplace Policies

State Farm Ends EV Charging in Parking Garages State Farm employees who drive electric vehicles (EVs) are facing new challenges after the company decided to remove EV charging stations from its parking garages. The shift began on October 28 at its Illinois headquarters and will expand to all locations nationwide due to fire safety concerns. A company message shared with employees described the decision as a precautionary measure aimed at maintaining a safe environment. After assessments by local fire departments and workplace safety teams, risks associated with EV-related fires in…

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What’s Behind State Farm’s Decision to Unplug EV Chargers Nationwide?

Angela Linders
State Farm Removes EV Charging Stations

State Farm Removes EV Charging Stations Over Safety Concerns State Farm Insurance, a leading provider of insurance services, is taking a bold step by removing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from its parking decks nationwide. This decision comes amid rising concerns about safety risks associated with charging stations located within enclosed structures. The move primarily affects State Farm’s facilities, including its Corporate Headquarters and Corporate South locations in Bloomington, as well as other hubs across the United States. The Safety Concerns The decision to eliminate EV charging stations from parking…

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Nonsmokers homeowners insurance discounts are butting out

Julie Campbell
nonsmokers homeowners insurance

Though once quite common, the reduced premiums paid by people who don’t smoke are becoming rare. It wasn’t that long ago that reporting to an insurer that you wished for nonsmokers homeowners insurance because nobody in the household was lighting up was not only good for the health of your family, but also for your wallet. However, it is becoming increasingly rare to be able to shave those extra dollars from your premiums in this way. This is especially the case in Massachusetts. The nonsmokers homeowners insurance discount in the…

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Fire insurance claims break records on Thanksgiving Day

Julie Campbell
Holiday Mayhem - Thanksgiving turkey’s go up in smoke!

Insurers are cautioning Americans to take some simple safety precautions this year. Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that represents togetherness, family, and giving thanks for all of the things with which we have been blessed in our lives, but it is also the time of year that inevitably leads to the highest number of fire insurance claims. Studies have shown that fire departments can receive up to three times the typical number of calls on Thanksgiving. The reason is that there are many Thanksgiving activities that involve an increased risk…

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