INSURANCE BLOG

State Auto Offers Identity Theft Protection

— You are a target for identity theft. And once your identity has been stolen, it's hard to get it back in order. From prevention to restoration, our Identity Theft Protection Program has you covered. — Provided free of charge to all State Auto home, condo, renter and farm customers: — Identity…

Credit Card Safety Measures

When protecting your credit there are many things to consider. You could become a victim of theft in many places including the grocery store, mall, or a parking lot. New chips have come out claiming to better protect your identity. These chips may create safer transactions that reveal less personal…

What is a Reservation of Rights Letter?

A Reservation of Rights Letter is notification from your insurance company that coverage for a claim may not apply. The notification allows the insurance company to continue to investigate a claim in order to determine whether coverage applies without waiving its right to later deny coverage based…

Governor Signs Executive Orders to Reduce Health Care Costs in Connecticut

Gov. Ned Lamont recently announced that he has signed two executive orders that will address health-care costs, primary care spending, and quality of care for individuals, businesses and state government. The orders direct the Office of Health Strategy to establish statewide health-care cost growth…

Hemp Will Qualify for New Crop Insurance Pilot

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Dec. 23 that hemp farmers in 21 states will be eligible for a new crop insurance pilot program starting in 2020. The program provides actual production history coverage, which insures farmers against yield losses associated with natural causes…

Avoid a Loss: Prevent Burst Pipes While on Vacation

Preparing for a vacation requires a long checklist: Pack your bags (check!); stop the mail (check!); bring your pets to the kennel (check!); ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your house (check!) and turn off your water! — Wait! What was that last one? Turn off your water? How many people remember to…