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Spotting Hail Damage, Stopping Hail Fraud | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company Spring storms bring an increased chance of hailstorms. Hail results in some of the biggest homeowners claims each year. According to NOAA’s Severe Weather database, there were 4,436 major hailstorms in 2022. Here are some tips to spot hail damage on your home or car, and how to prevent yourself fr...

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Testing Your Sump Pump in 3 Easy Steps | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company Your sump pump is responsible for moving excess ground water away from your home. If your pump stops working, water could get into your basement and foundation walls, causing mold and mildew. If enough water gets in, the basement could flood. It’s very important to test your sump pump to ensure it...

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5 Sober Ride Services to Utilize Every Holiday Weekend | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company Holidays always seem to entail family gatherings, work parties and other special festivities. More often than not, those festivities will include a few alcoholic drinks.No matter how confident you may feel behind the wheel, the risk just isn’t worth it. In 2022, there were 13,524 people killed in ...

5 Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company 1. Set Your Phone to Drive Mode or Do Not Disturb Cell phone use is one of the top culprits behind distracted driving accidents. Texting, surfing social media, snapping a picture – whatever it may be, behind the wheel is not the place to do it. Most phones on the market today will recognize when y...

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5 Common Car Seat Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company As parents, the thing we all have in common is our desire to protect our children the best we can. The use of a car seat ensures our children can travel safely while in the car. With so many different types of car seats on the market, it can get quite confusing ensuring that everything is installed....

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3 Safety Considerations for Children Biking to School | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company If your home is in close proximity to your child’s school, you may opt to allow them to walk or bike to school. Walking or biking to school are healthy ways for children to reach the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity they need each day; however, most children aren’t ready to make the j...

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5 Tips to Stay Organized on Your Next Road Trip | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company Traveling is a great opportunity to get away, unwind, and most of all, RELAX! However, traveling on the road can be hectic if you don’t stay somewhat organized. These tips will help you cruise on with one less thing to worry about:

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5 To-Dos if You Believe Your Home Was Struck by Lightning | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company While lightning striking a home is uncommon – it isn’t unheard of. According to the Insurance Information Institute, nearly 72,000 lightning strike claims were filed in 2020.

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5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Vehicle From Auto Theft | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company The National Crime Insurance Bureau (NICB) reported

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5 Dangerous Mistakes Drivers Make in Work Zones | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company There are numerous fatalities linked to work zones each year. Many injuries and deaths are linked to drivers and passengers – not just workers. It is everyone’s responsibility to use extreme caution when driving through work zones, drivers need to pay close attention and avoid making these dange...

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Spotting Hail Damage, Stopping Hail Fraud | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company Spring storms bring an increased chance of hailstorms. Hail results in some of the biggest homeowners claims each year. According to NOAA’s Severe Weather database, there were 4,436 major hailstorms in 2022. Here are some tips to spot hail damage on your home or car, and how to prevent yourself fr...

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What You Need in Your Winter Car Survival Kit | Rockford Mutual Insurance Company Winter weather puts drivers at an increased risk of being in an accident or becoming stranded. Emergencies can happen to anyone. Whether you slip off a snowy road or fall victim to a dead battery, a car emergency kit can get you back on route quickly and safely. Car Emergency Kit List You can create...