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Sump Pump Backups: A Small Investment That Can Help Protect Your Basement
October 19, 2026
A sump pump can be one of the most important pieces of equipment in a home, especially when the basement is finished or used to...
Fire Safety Month: Protecting Your Business Property and Employees
October 19, 2026
Fire Prevention Week and the surrounding month in October aren't just for homeowners. Business owners have their own set of fire risks to manage, from...
Halloween Safety: What Your Auto and Homeowners Insurance Should Cover This Season
October 16, 2026
Halloween is one of the busiest nights of the year for pedestrians, with trick-or-treaters of all ages moving through neighborhoods after dark. Between excited kids...
After a Canandaigua Restaurant Fire: Would Your Business Insurance Help You Rebuild?
October 15, 2026
A devastating fire only days after a Canandaigua restaurant’s grand opening offers an important reminder: business insurance should be evaluated on value, replacement cost, and...
Rising Home and Auto Insurance Costs in Rochester: How to Save Without Cutting Coverage
October 7, 2026
Rochester-area home and auto insurance costs are rising. Learn practical ways to lower premiums through deductibles, discounts, and accurate policy details—without sacrificing essential coverage.
Life Insurance Riders 101: Customizing Your Policy to Fit Your Needs
October 7, 2026
Life insurance policies aren't always one-size-fits-all. Many insurers offer optional add-ons, known as riders, that let policyholders adjust their coverage to better match their personal...
Would Insurance Cover That? Halloween Edition
October 6, 2026
From extension cords and candles to egging and paid haunted houses, learn how homeowners insurance may respond to four common Halloween risks.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Does Your Business Need Cyber Liability Insurance?
October 4, 2026
Every October, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to help individuals and organizations better protect themselves online....
Fire Prevention Week: Home Safety Steps and What Your Homeowners Insurance Covers
October 2, 2026
Every October, the National Fire Protection Association observes Fire Prevention Week, which falls on October 4-10 in 2026. The observance began over a century ago...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Building an Inclusive Workplace
October 1, 2026
Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a nationwide observance that recognizes the contributions of workers with disabilities...
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