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Safety in reverse: 5 ways to avoid back-up accidents

One of the most dangerous things drivers do every day is backing up. Reportedly, one in four vehicle accidents occur when drivers are going in...

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Differences between mine subsidence and earthquake damage

When natural events damage your home, they aren’t always covered by insurance. In fact, three potentially destructive perils – flood, earthquake, a...

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12 common poisonous plants of the Midwest

It's warm, it's sunny, it's a gardener's paradise. However, along with delicious seasonal crops and beautiful flowers, we see more bothersome plant...

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The difference between UM and UIM — and what it means when you’re on the road

You never know when you might get in an auto accident — or who the other driver will be. According to the Insurance Research Council, one in seven...

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Seven tips to prevent backing accidents in company vehicles

No matter what industry you work in, driving a company vehicle includes risk — from the possible cost of property damage to the potential for...

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The legend of SECURA’s haunted grounds

Was it instinct? Is there someone – or something – lurking the grounds at SECURA’s corporate office in Appleton, Wisconsin?