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Prepare your home for thunderstorms and lightning

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Hurricanes often make more headlines during the summer and fall, but the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center cautions homeowners not to underestimate the destructive force of thunderstorms.



Save when shopping for storm supplies

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With the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season under way, there’s no time like the present to take steps to protect your family and property against severe weather.



Start preparing for hurricane season now

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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017 were stark reminders of the need for preventive action before a storm.



Prepare your home for destructive summer storms

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Hurricanes dominate headlines more often during the summer and fall than thunderstorms and lightning, but the South Carolina-based Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center cautions homeowners not to underestimate the destructive and deadly force of summer storms.



Virginia one of top states for strong residential building codes

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Virginia ranked second in The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety 2018 Rating the States report. This information assesses the progress of 18 hurricane-prone coastal states along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast in strengthening their residential building codes.



Winter is coming: make sure your home is prepared

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As winter approaches, be prepared by readying your home for potential inclement weather.



Virginia drivers entering peak season for deer collisions

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Fall ushers in a sharp rise in insurance claims related to vehicle collisions with animals, especially deer.



It’s time for Virginia homeowners to think about fall home maintenance

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In our lovely state, winter can bring a variety of weather. From a warm windy fall, into the sudden temperature drops of the new year, there's only one thing you can be sure of; That cycle of thawing and freezing can wreak havoc on your home! By maintaining your home, you can help prevent costly damage. Use our Fall Maintenance Checklist to get ready for winter this year!



Dairy farmers invited to take online survey on risk management tools

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In an effort to support ongoing market research efforts, American Farm Bureau Insurance Services is hosting a new online survey for dairy farmers at farmbureausellscropinsurance.com/dairy-risk-survey.



Get youself—and your home—prepared for summer storms

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Hurricanes often make more headlines during the summer and fall, but the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety cautions homeowners to not underestimate the destructive and deadly force of thunderstorms.



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