'Password' is NOT a Password
Posted: January 19, 2017
'Password' is NOT a PasswordTake the time to update your passwords. It's a worthwhile chance to keep you cyber security in check. While it’s easy to remember, 123456 is not an effective password. In SplashData’s fourth annual list of the most popular passwords of 2015, the top four were variations of the numerals one through nine. Number two on this list was “password.” Even if you are more creative...
The Gang’s All Here
Posted: October 12, 2016
We’ve all been in a room full of teenagers — between the animated chatter, loud music, and texting back and forth, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Cram all of that energy into the cramped confines of a car and it can get dangerous fast. Statistics from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute show that when teen drivers have two or more passengers,...
Renters Insurance
Posted: August 13, 2016
Renters InsuranceDo you rent your home or apartment? Did you know your landlord’s insurance policy doesn’t cover your possessions or protect you from liability claims? Because dependable coverage is what you need, that’s what our renters insurance offers. It's available through Grinnell Mutual or your local farm or county mutual. When the day comes to buy homeowners insurance, the insurance history you build with renters insurance...
Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim with My Company If I Telecommute?
Posted: August 11, 2016
Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim with My Company If I Telecommute?According to a study by Workspot, 84 percent of Americans telecommute more than once a month, and nearly one in four do so on a weekly basis. More than 40 percent of companies have adopted telecommuting policies. Of course, working from home has pros and cons. It also raises serious questions like what would happen if you became injured while performing work for your employer...
Is My College Student Covered?
Posted: July 18, 2016
Is My College Student Covered?College students have a lot on their minds this time of year besides meeting back up with friends. They’re purchasing textbooks, finalizing class schedules, applying for jobs, and moving back into apartments. With classes underway, has your college student considered purchasing renters insurance? This young group of renters own a significant amount of electronics (including laptops, cell phones, ipods, televisions, and more), in addition to...