Cooler temperatures are setting in, which of course means winter is on its way.  Before the winter weather hits, make sure to talk to your family about how to stay safe and take action to get prepared.  Planning and preparing can help you manage the impact of severe winter weather.

The insurance industry has outlined the following steps that you can take now to prepare for a winter storm, including;

Not all thieves are stupid, like the ones you see on TV. Here are some real life claims that were recently reported to The Travelers Insurance Company.

Halloween is a great time for kids of all ages to dress up as the character they would most like to be and ring doorbells for treats.

But the holiday isn’t always fun for pets. They may become overly excited by the continually ringing doorbell, and anxious because the visitors aren’t coming inside. Friendly dogs may want to greet every visitor, frightening children who aren’t used to dogs, and cats may sneak out the door when you’re not looking.

As a responsible pet owner, you can take action to maintain a fun Halloween for your pets and trick-or-treaters who may be at your door. Here are seven things you can do to keep your pet safe on Halloween:

As the seasons change, so do the types of claims that insurance companies see.  Falling leaves create a skidding hazard for drivers, deer never look both ways before crossing a road and drivers in a hurry sometimes decide to rush off before their windshields and rear windows are fully defrosted.

The following are 8 claims that increase during the fall and early winter.

Trick or Treating safety is important on Halloween night. Learn how to keep safe outside while trick or treating in this free child safety video eVillage’s Halloween expert.