OSHA estimates that nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. Hazardous work conditions means that the fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average for other industries. As a general contractor, there are many hazards you should be aware of ...
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How To Minimize Insurance Surcharges
Updated January 22, 2019
As you may know, credit scores and claim history are big factors in determining your rate for auto and homeowners insurance.
What you may not know, is that when we quote rates for our clients on a new homeowners policy, if you have two or more claims, most markets will decline to offer coverage. Homeowners policies ...
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Beware of Flood Damage to Used Cars
If you’re in the market for a pre-owned vehicle, you’ll want to use extra caution making your purchase following devastating flooding due to recent hurricanes. There have been reports of flood damaged vehicles being re-sold to unsuspecting buyers throughout the country.
Identifying a Flood Damaged Vehicle
The National Association of Insurance ...
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Agency Notables
Congratulations to Randy Riegner!
Five Star Professional is pleased to announce that Randy Riegner is a 2018 Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Agent! Randy is among an elite group of professionals honored with the Five Star award in Philadelphia.
The Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Agent award recognizes professionals who excel in client ...
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Getting a New Vehicle?
Whether it’s your first or fifth time purchasing a car, there are many exciting and difficult questions you’re asking yourself. Do I want a SUV or a sedan? Will I purchase new or used? Do I like the white or the silver color? You should also consider how the car you choose will impact your insurance premiums.
New Car or Used Car
There are pros ...
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PVCC Reading Phillies Night 2018
TR Insurance is a sponsor for Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Night at the Reading Fightin Phils.
This year’s game is Wednesday, August 1, against the Trenton Thunder. We have some general admission tickets, which guarantee your entry into the ballpark, but do not guarantee a seat. The game is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM with the food ...
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Remodeling Your Home
Home remodeling is making a comeback - studies estimate that Americans will spend $340 billion on home remodeling in 2018. But during this fix-up frenzy, many homeowners will be exposed to financial risk.
One-in-four home remodeling projects increase the value of a home by more than 25%. But too few consumers consider increasing their ...
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Travel Medical
Most health insurance plans offer emergency coverage within the United States, should you happen to be traveling outside your coverage area for a short period of time. But what about when you travel abroad? Medicare does not pay for medical expenses incurred outside the US and its territories. Even if you’re under 65, your health insurance may be ...
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