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Holiday Hazards: Porch Pirates, Fires and Vandalized Decorations

Porch pirates, home vandals and tree fires, oh my! A new study from insuranceQuotes examines holiday hazards, including fires caused by lit candles and cooking mishaps, vandalism of outdoor holiday decorations, and theft of deliveries from doorsteps. “During the holidays, …

Allstate Poll Reveals Burst Pipes, Fire and Theft Top Home Holiday Hazards

Festive, joyful and togetherness are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about the holidays. However, a new Allstate poll – released just in time for the 2016 holiday season – shows “hazardous” should be at the …

Using ‘Home Alone’ Movie Lockton Offers Tips on Protecting Valuables During the Holidays

This holiday season, Lockton’s elves have been busy building the right type of coverage stemming from lessons learned in the timeliness holiday classic, “Home Alone.” Due to a counting error, Kevin McCallister made his family disappear. However, even if you …

Turkey, Tinsel and Tinder: Erie Insurance Lists Holiday Hazards and Tips to Avoid Them

The song says “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the most dangerous. The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is fraught with hazards from car crashes to house fires to holiday-related injuries. …