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🌩️ It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio!

Now is the time to prepare for spring and summer storms — and that starts with education. The Ohio Insurance Institute offers free, engaging resources for students in grades 1–6 to help them learn how to stay safe during thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes.

📚 Explore the resources and start the conversation at home or in the classroom: https://www.ohioinsurance.org/educationalresources/

Let’s work together to keep Ohio families safe and weather-ready!

OH Weather Awareness

Educational Resources Severe Weather Awareness and Preparedness Each March, Ohio recognizes Severe Weather Awareness Week to encourage residents to prepare themselves for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that typically occur in the spring and summer months. The handouts below are designed for students in grades 1-6 to....

🚸 Heads up, Ohio! 🚌

School’s almost back in session, which means those yellow buses will be hitting the roads again.

Do you know exactly when you have to stop for a school bus? 🤔
A quick refresher could help keep kids — and you — safe this school year.

📖 Check it out here: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/education/2025/08/12/when-do-you-need-to-stop-for-a-school-bus-in-ohio-legislature-eyes-law/85580270007/?tbref=hp

Let’s all do our part to make sure every student gets to and from school safely.

When do you need to stop for a school bus in Ohio? What to know before school starts With school beginning for many central Ohio districts next week, here's a refresher for what to know about when to stop for a bus.

Ohio families, workers, and businesses deserve a justice system that is fair, transparent, and focused on justice — not profits.

Unchecked third-party litigation funding is driving up legal costs and clogging our courts — and Ohio consumers are paying the price.

That’s why the Ohio Insurance Institute strongly supports SB 10/HB 105, legislation that will bring common sense reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in our justice system.

💬 In today’s Toledo Blade, Mark C. Russell, CEO of Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, makes the case for why these reforms are urgently needed to curb litigation abuse and protect Ohioans from skyrocketing costs.

To the editor: Limits on legal system abuse can be beneficial to consumers Extreme weather, inflation, legal system abuse, and population patterns have collided simultaneously, creating an environment of rising insurance costs. As ...

April is Financial Literacy Month! 💡📊

Strong financial skills are essential at every stage of life – from getting your driver’s license to buying a home and planning for the unexpected.

🔐 At its core, insurance is the financial safety net that protects our homes, automobiles, businesses, and loved ones. It’s a cornerstone of financial well-being – helping individuals and families manage risk and plan for the future with confidence.

The Ohio Insurance Institute (OII) offers free tools and learning materials to help Ohioans better understand how insurance supports financial stability – whether you're learning for yourself or teaching the next generation:

🔗 For Consumers – Learn the ins and outs of property and casualty insurance, including why it’s important and ways to save.
🔗 For Teachers – Access classroom-ready resources and discover programs that make insurance education engaging and approachable for students.

👉 Explore more at www.ohioinsurance.org → Visit the “For Consumers” and “For Teachers” sections!

Home Who We Are The Ohio Insurance Institute (OII) is a member-run trade organization comprised of property and casualty insurance companies and related organizations throughout the state of Ohio. Our members include leading domestic, regional and national P/C insurance companies, trade groups and relate...

🚦Say YES to safer roads!

On May 6, vote YES on Issue 2 — a smart, bipartisan plan to continue investing in critical Ohio infrastructure without raising taxes.

The Ohio Insurance Institute Board of Directors has endorsed Issue 2, because safer roadways mean fewer accidents, lower costs, and stronger communities.

Learn more:
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Yes 2 Build Ohio Let’s Build Strong Ohio Communities! For nearly 40 years, Ohioans have said “Yes” to investing in our communities through the State Capital Improvement Program. We’re asking voters to renew this program once again by voting YES on Issue 2 on Tuesday, May 6. SEE THE FACT SHEET Here are just s...

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in - and as we know, the best way to stay safe during storms is to be prepared before they hit.

The Ohio Insurance Institute has free, printable resources available to help teach children important safety tips and how to create a safety plan with their families: https://www.ohioinsurance.org/educationalmaterials/

OH Weather Awareness

Today marks the official start of winter. Check out these helpful tips from the Insurance Information Institute to keep your home protected from ice, snow, and wind:

Protect your home from winter weather | III Ice, snow and wind can have devastating consequences to your home—and to your household budget. Fortunately, there are precautions you can take to avoid the expense and inconvenience of winter damage—and even help you save on heating costs. Get started when the leaves begin to turn so your home ...

There's still time to nominate your favorite Ohio high school teacher who's going above and beyond to teach their students about and .

Fill out the short nomination form here: https://www.ohioinsurance.org/education-workforce/insurance-eoy/

With the busy holiday travel season quickly approaching, below is a good reminder to .

Remembering to is more than just a routine – it's a life-saving action!

For more statistics on safety belts, visit our Safety Belt Dashboard: https://statepatrol.ohio.gov/dashboards-statistics/ostats-dashboards/safety-belt-dashboard

📢This year's Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest is open for submissions! See the link below to submit a poster ⬇️

The annual Severe Weather Poster Contest is now open. Ohio students kindergarten through eighth grade are encourage to participate. For more information and to download the entry form, visit: https://bit.ly/3OdqaOk

Know an outstanding high school teacher who's going above and beyond to teach their students about and ? Nominate them to be the 2025 Ohio Insurance Educator of the Year!

https://www.ohioinsurance.org/education-workforce/insurance-eoy/