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Commercial Crime Coverage Can Ease Your Concern
Posted: September 18, 2015
Commercial Crime Coverage Can Ease Your ConcernBusiness theft and employee fraud is, unfortunately, a constant concern for business owners. Dealing with the aftermath of a loss robs you of your time as well as your property. Grinnell Mutual®’s commercial crime insurance offers our business insurance customers coverage to deal with a variety of theft or fraud situations. Commercial Crime Coverages Forgery Theft Employee dishonesty Fraud Contact Pardridge Insurance today at 815-758-4447 for...
Five Ways to Use your Ladder Safely
Posted: September 15, 2015
Five Ways to Use your Ladder SafelyThey help you fix roofs, install windows, and hang drywall for your customers. Ladders are so common that we often neglect learning how to use them safely. Unfortunately, thousands are injured or killed each year in ladder-related accidents. Before you climb up for your next project, spend a minute checking your knowledge about ladder safety. Remember, ladders are safe tools when properly designed, maintained, and...
Don't You Multi-task Behind the Wheel!
Posted: September 11, 2015
Don't You Multi-task Behind the Wheel!May we have your undivided attention, please?!! Of the 210 million licensed drivers in the United States, 660,000 of them are also using a cell phone or an electronic device while driving, according to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey. These drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash, according to research from the National Safety Council. Multitasking behind the...
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide!
Posted: September 10, 2015
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide!Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, invisible gas that you simply can’t afford to ignore. Hundreds of Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Yet many people know very little about carbon monoxide and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. This series of posts is designed to arm you with the information you need to keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide...
Three Ways a Security Camera Can Protect your Business!
Posted: September 8, 2015
Three Ways a Security Camera Can Protect your Business!From convenience stores to warehouse facilities, security cameras have become a common sight. “When you have a camera, you have a witness,” said Glenn Sasse, manager of loss control at Grinnell Mutual. “Seeing a camera is likely to deter someone considering theft and vandalism to your property.” #1 - Catching bad guys “Cameras help catch criminals,” said Sasse. “Police may use them in an investigation.”...