In this issue:
- A trusted advisor for your insurance
- Theft is on the rise
- 8 ways to reduce home burglary
- Cash for Clunkers...insurance requirement
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| Today, more than ever, it is important to have someone you trust for your insurance! |
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Today's world is filled with 800#s, cute caveman commercials, British geckos, the Internet and other clever, but impersonal ways of doing business.
Insurance is something that people commoditize and think that cheap is good, until a claim happens. Then the first question is 'am I covered?' With uncertainty in the homeowners' market, home thefts and crime on the rise, WE are here to assist you.
If something happens, call us, your local, personal agent to ask for guidance and advice on how best to navigate the situation to minimize its future impact to you.
You can call us if you experience:
- a fender bender in a parking lot
- theft of items from your home or automobile
- a speeding ticket
- water damage or lightning or tree damage
The insurance market is extremely volatile right now. H.B. Cantrell is here to help calm the waters related to your rates and how to handle incidents when they arise.
Call us - we are here to help: 704-954-9000 or click here
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 Home Burglaries on the Rise |
| In the current economy, we have continued to see an increase in theft of property from businesses, automobiles and homes.
Please be aware of your valuables and take special care to conceal them whether in your home, your office or your car.
Below we will list the top 8 things to reduce the chance of theft.
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Eight easy and inexpensive ways to prevent home theft:
1. Put a home security sign in your yard, even if you can't afford to actually purchase a system. Your home is less likely to be targeted if a burglar thinks you are protected.
2. Keep your garage door closed! This is a common access point for burglars - occasionally even while the homeowner is out in the yard!
3. Utilize your neighbors! If you are friendly with your neighbors, they are more likely to keep a watch out and notify the police of suspicious activity.
4. Keep items such as jewelry and valuables outside the bedroom! Most burglars will search a bedroom for these possessions first. Having a safe/vault in the home will also help to ensure your property stays safe. And don't leave valuables in-sight in your vehicle.
5. Get rid of large bushes and areas where someone can plan a fast escape route! If your yard is relatively open, a burglar may see that they don't have many options of getting away without being caught.
6. Lights! Lights! Lights! Deter burglars by installing motion detectors. If you are going out of town, you can also install timers to turn lights on inside your home at night!
7. Turn the radio or TV on! Most burglaries occur during the day because they think no one is home. Trickery is key!
8. Have a checklist before leaving your home! Make sure all doors and windows are locked. If you will be away for more than a day, notify your local police department and ask them to stop by and do a check while you are out of town. Stop your mail and newspapers and have a neighbor keep an eye out for package deliveries.
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Cash for Clunkers gets a Refill..
Your trade-in must have been insured for a year!
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| Those participating in this aggressive federal program must prove that the vehicle they want to trade-in has been insured continuously for at least the previous 12 months. This, and other conditions apply to this program.
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