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Homeowners insurance risk warnings for Halloween celebrations issued

October 24, 2013October 21, 2013 H. Cutner

As property owners add their decorations and prepare for parties this weekend, there are certain cautions from the industry. As Halloween approaches, people have started to decorate their homes in preparation for trick or treaters and for parties that will be held this upcoming weekend (the last one before the holiday), but the industry is warning that there are certain risks involved and that homeowners insurance should be properly checked and understood before proceeding. This way, it can help to avoid possible problems and misunderstandings with insurers. It can also…

Safety tips for Halloween night

October 27, 2012April 30, 2013

Industry officials have made recommendations this year so that planning will help prevent problems. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has released an insurance news statement that reminds homeowners about the importance of using common sense and a few safety tips to ensure that Halloween night will be a safe one. With parties, trick or treating children, and many other unpredictable elements a little care can go a long way. With all of these different factors at plan, there are many chances for a mishap on that evening. The insurance news release…

Swinton Commercial helps its commercial customers to protect themselves against Halloween mischief

October 29, 2011October 29, 2011 Marc

As the end of October approaches, so does Halloween, Mischief Night, and Guy Fawkes, meaning that businesses in the United Kingdom are taking extra efforts to protect themselves against any possible damage to their properties that can occur during this time. In this light, Swinton Commercial is recommending that businesses check their insurance policies and make certain that they are adequately covered against this type of problem. Previous years have seen damage to the doors, windows, and paintjobs on stores on Mischief Night, an annual tradition most common in the…

Insurance Information Institute suggests steps to take the fear out of Halloween

October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 Marc

The Insurance Information Institute has released a number of safety suggestions that can work along with adequate and up-to-date auto and homeowners insurance coverage in order to make Halloween a little less scary. Those steps include the following: • Vandalism to home or vehicle – standard renters and homeowners insurance policies offer vandalism insurance, typically with a deductible. Your auto insurance optional comprehensive element is where the vandalism coverage is contained. • Fire – standard renters and homeowners insurance policies cover damages from fires resulting from electrically powered decorations or…