Safety & Insurance

Purchasing jewelry or other big-ticket items can be an exciting investment, but a standard homeowner policy won’t cover their full value.

Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. experts weigh in on the importance of regular policy reviews with your agent.

Contracting the flu can compromise your immune system and lead to an increased probability of catching other severe illnesses.

It’s that time of year when drivers should prepare for the added dangers of sharing Virginia’s roadways with deer.

Riding all-terrain vehicles is a fun outdoor activity for many children—but as accidents increase, parents are urged to use caution if buying ATVs for the holidays.

Channing Snoddy, a farmer in Fluvanna County, was 24 and in a hurry, the day he dismissed farm safety protocol.

Encountering a soot-tinged chimney sweep was historically considered a good omen throughout most of Europe.

Big issues like farm stress call for major reinforcements, and a special statewide coalition is taking on the task.

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and resulting injuries in the U.S., according to the National Fire Prevention Association. That’s why the theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

Fall harvest season is here, and it’s a busy and challenging time for farmers as they move equipment on local roads to get from one field to another.