Staying Safe

Insurance aims to shield you and your loved ones against risks, at your home, in your car and wherever you go. Check out our safety tips and see how you can make smart choices to protect what matters to you.

• 10 Hidden Credit Card Insurance Benefits

  

  Credit cards don't just provide access to borrowed money. Many also come with other benefits including insurance products that can help you out in a pinch.

  Before you spend money on a supplemental … more

• 9 tips to ensure a safe spring road trip

  

  Linda Childers

  Spring heralds the start of vacation season as many families and college students hit the open road to enjoy much-needed spring break getaways. Yet before you head off on your next … more

• University of Michigan’s Dr. David Hanauer: How to choose the right pediatrician

  

  Choosing a pediatrician for your child can be tough. After all, your kid’s health is at stake.A poll from the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital found that many parents look … more

• Hurricane survivors learned the hard way about keeping a home inventory

  

  This is the first in a series of stories about how American homeowners recovered from four types of natural disasters and what they learned from the experience.Homeowner: Mark O’BrienLocation: … more

• What is a driving blind spot?

  

  All vehicles have a blind spot – an area behind the driver that isn't visible through the rear or side mirrors. But scientific advances and high-tech offerings may lessen the effect of the … more

• 8 insurance tips for homeowners and renters during hurricane season

  

  When waters are churning in the ocean, will you – and your home insurance – be ready?On average, more than 17 hurricanes strike the mainland United States each decade, according to the … more

• Your Social Security number: A crook's ticket to insurance fraud

  

  You might call it Social Insecurity.

  Experts say a growing segment of insurance fraud involves the theft of individual Social Security numbers. The crimes perpetrated by scammers who obtain them are … more

• Traffic crashes vs. congestion: Which costs more?

  

  Sitting in traffic is no fun. But when compared with getting into a crash, it’s the cheaper option – by far.Traffic crashes cost society $299.5 billion a year, which amounts to an annual … more

• 10 tips for burglar-proofing your home

  

  The flat economy might be leaving your home vulnerable -- and not just because you're struggling with paying your mortgage. Despite a slight decline in home break-ins from 2009 to 2010, home … more

• Why car thieves love the 1994 Honda Accord

  

  When it comes to auto theft, owners of the 1994 Honda Accord just can’t seem to catch a break.For the third year in a row, the car tops the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s list of the 10 … more

• Winterize Your Home to Reduce Insurance Costs

  

  Fall is the ideal time to do maintenance work on your house in order to prevent winter-related problems in the coming months. Standard homeowners policies cover cold-weather mishaps, such as burst … more

• Winter proofing your car can be quick and easy

  

  Winter weather may be great for skiing, ice skating and sledding, but it can be damaging for your car. The risk of auto accidents goes up in the winter because of the inclement conditions. It’s … more