Plan to Recognize April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Thousands die needlessly each year because people continue to use their cell phones while driving, handheld or hands-free. Join the National Safety Council this April in urging those you care about to:

• Stop using cell phones while driving
• Understand the dangers of the cognitive distraction to the brain
• Inform people who call you while driving that you'd be happy to continue the conversation once they have reached their destination
• Tell others about the dangers of cell phone distracted driving

See how you can get involved:

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NOW WHAT DO I DO?

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A practice by which a company provides a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment… The whole reason we buy insurance is to protect us.  We never really want to use it, but eventually in life we are human and have an accident.  Here are some tips to think about when your number is up for an accident.  If you haven’t had one in a while you may want to pay special attention!

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Some people vow to exercise more, or to quit smoking or to read more books, and these are all admirable New Year’s resolutions. But what about resolutions that help provide you with peace of mind, more protection and a little more money in your wallet?

Gregory's Insurance professionals encourage you to review these three straightforward “insurance resolutions” that can help you start 2013 on the right foot:

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Recently cyber-attacks were back in the news, and the latest attempted victim was the White House. According to an October 1st report from the Washington Post the White House acknowledged that hackers attempted to remove data from a White House computer. While the attempt wasn’t successful thanks to mitigation efforts, the attack should serve as a reminder to all small businesses that they face risks of similar attacks from data thieves, and they may not have the same level of mitigation systems in place.

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In 2011, fire departments in the US responded to over 1.3 million fires that resulted in 3,005 civillian deaths and over $11.6 billion in direct property loss, according to the National Fire Protection Association.  As part of National Fire Prevention Week, Trusted Choice^® independent insurance agents offer the following fire prevention and preparedness information:

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