How to prepare for a tornado: 5 tips to stay safe in the storm.
Tornadoes may have a specific season (March through June), but they can happen at any time, in any town. When they do, these violent, vertical funnels of rapidly spinning air can have intense winds and immediate effects. In fact, according to National Geographic, a...
Is your business prepared for disaster? Step #5: Know your information technology.
Almost all businesses depend on access to computers and the internet, which makes them critical to include in your disaster preparedness plan. But just how well do you know your information technology? If your company uses technology to conduct business, communicate...
6 reasons to increase your life insurance.
If you have a life insurance policy in place, you have the peace of mind that can only come from one thing. And that’s knowing your loved ones are protected. However, there are certain life events that call for more coverage – or at least the consideration of it. See...
8 tips for driving in the rain.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are approximately 1,235,000 weather-related crashes every year, and almost half (46 percent) happen while driving in the rain. That’s more than snow and sleet. More than slush. More than ice. And ultimately,...
13 ways to get your home ready for spring.
Is your home ready for the new season to start? Take a look at our list of spring maintenance tasks that usually need tackling: Get your air conditioner cleaned and serviced. Did you know clean coils operate more efficiently? With that and a filter change, your air...
Is your business prepared for disaster? Step #4: Know your customers, contacts, suppliers and vendors.
In an emergency, people need to know you’ll be doing “business as usual,” even if others near you are experiencing difficulties. They’ll want to hear if you’re still in business, and if you aren’t, they’ll want to know how soon you’ll be up and running again. The more...
Frank E. Neal & Co. Earns Agency of the Year Award for the Second Year in a Row.
(L to R) John Benson, Chairman of the Board & CEO of Frankenmuth Insurance; Brent Neal of Frank E. Neal & Co.; Fred Edmond, President & COO of Frankenmuth Insurance; and Craig Alarie, Commercial Lines Southeast Regional Director of Frankenmuth Insurance....
3 types of distracted driving (and tips to steer clear of them).
In the U.S., distracted driving is a dire problem. Every day, approximately nine people are killed and more than 1,000 people are injured – which means every year, 368,285 people are ultimately affected. Of course, most people understand what distracted driving is,...
