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Life events that make you wonder, “Do I need life insurance?”
No matter if you’re fresh out of high school, starting a career, a new parent, or years into enjoying retirement, life can be unpredictable. You can plan for your future, but you can’t really anticipate everything that might be thrown your way. That’s where life...
Overcome the labor shortage: 7 tips to recruit and retain employees.
Many business owners are still feeling the effects of the labor shortage. Some are having a hard time recruiting the number of team members they need, and others are struggling to retain them. While potential candidates have their specific hopes for a job, there are...
Wondering, “When should I get life insurance?” The sooner, the better.
Every year, your potential life insurance premium cost increases about nine percent, according to Investopedia. Have you ever considered getting a policy while you’re young? It’s actually the best time to invest in whole life or term life insurance for better rates...
7 landscaping mistakes and how to avoid them.
Spring, summer, and fall weather inspire outdoor landscaping and maintenance projects. Whether you’re doing your own work or hiring it out, landscaping mistakes can happen and can lead to serious damage to you or your property. Keep these seven safety tips in mind for...
Avoiding OSHA’s Fatal Four: 6 fall prevention tips for contractors.
Working in construction is dangerous business. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses a term called the Fatal Four to describe the top four causes of fatalities and injuries on the jobsite. And at the very top of that list … is falls. With a...
Which is the most dangerous kind of distracted driving? See what it is and how to avoid it.
In 2020, there were 3,142 deaths caused by distracted driving. When drivers get behind the wheel, they often bring other distractions from their busy lives with them. Things like text conversations, phone calls, work emails, music, children in the back seat, eating or...
Fleet telematics for commercial auto: how you can increase safety and savings.
A primary focus for business owners is the bottom line. And when you have a fleet of vehicles that help with day-to-day operations, you want to optimize their performance for savings and results. That’s where telematics comes in. Frankenmuth Insurance is proud to...
7 common boat insurance claims and how to avoid them.
Boating is all about a fun day on the water, but it isn’t always smooth sailing. In 2020, the United States Coast Guard reported 5,265 boating accidents, which was substantially higher than the year before. Fortunately, there are simple measures you can take to...
