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Prevent Freezing Pipes in Extreme Cold

It’s that time of year again: cold snap season. Plumbing systems can freeze when temperatures take a sudden nosedive past the freezing mark, or 32 F. And when water freezes and expands within a pipe, the pipe can burst....

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VIDEO: Understanding the Hard Insurance Market and Cost Sharing

In the dynamic landscape of the insurance industry, we currently find ourselves amidst what experts term a "hard market." This phase challenges insurance companies to reevaluate their strategies in the face of mounting...

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What can an Independent Insurance Agent do for you?

Looking to change your auto insurance, cover your home for damage or get liability insurance? An independent insurance agent can help you with all of these needs. What makes independent agents different from “captive”...

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15 Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice

Driving in snow and ice requires quick reflexes, patience and know-how. If you can’t avoid driving in wintry conditions, make sure you and your vehicle are ready for the challenge. Also, try to time your trip so you...

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Community Highlight - For Good Foundation Gala

At Rathbun Insurance, we understand the power of community and the pivotal role women play in shaping its future. Our commitment to fostering leadership and supporting community initiatives goes beyond insurance...

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6 Tips To Safely Enjoy Candles in Your Home

Candles are responsible for an estimated 7,400 residential fires yearly, an average of 20 home fires daily. Fires caused by candles resulted in 90 deaths and $291 million in direct property damage nationwide, according...

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Protect Your Trucking and Freight Operation

The trucking and freight industry is crucial to the economy, transporting goods from coast to coast. But a lot of liability is riding on your trucking and freight operation. Thieves stole over $31.1 million in shipments...

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Starting the New Year Safely

Every new year, you set resolutions to make yourself better, healthier, stronger, friendlier, lighter and so on. Unfortunately, these resolutions are not always realistic. We all want to do better, but we sometimes set...

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What Plumbing Mishaps Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover?

Imagine a pipe bursts and water spreads throughout your home, damaging everything in its path. Your insurance would pay for repairs and loss of use while renovations are underway. There is one caveat, though: The cause...

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What Homeowners Should Know About a Large Loss

If your home is damaged by a fire, a flood or another disaster, you may be relieved to know it wasn't completely destroyed. But it's important to understand how your insurance coverage works. You may still be required...

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