May 15-21 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Owning dogs is a fun and rewarding experience, however, if not dealt with responsibly, dogs can become a tremendous liability. “Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claims paid out in 2010, costing nearly $413 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute” Jeanne M. Salvatore, senior vice president and consumer…

Your Indentity Belongs to You. Protect It!

A 2009 survey shows that identity theft is on the rise-and it’s more likely to start with a stolen wallet than an online phishing expedition. Researchers at Javelin Strategy & Research reported that the number of identity theft cases increased 22 percent to 9.9 million in 2008. Crimes of opportunity, such as stolen wallets, represented…