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Home sweet home is an obvious place to give a good scrubbing once springtime in North Carolina arrives. It's time to wipe the grime out of every nook and cranny, wash the carpets and curtains, and pack away the space heaters and down blankets.
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If you are a business owner in North Carolina who pays for your employee's health coverage and sick leave, you have good reason to motivate these employees to stay healthy. Good employee health translates to good financial health for you and your business!
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Resolving to make improvements to your health and habits in 2013 can do more than just improve your longevity, your quality of life, your appearance, and your attitude; it can also work to put more money in your pocket! How? Well, in addition to all the cash you'll save by foregoing that daily double mocha with whipped cream, you can also reap the benefits of having decreased insurance rates. That's because many insurance providers will give you a break if you make changes for the better. For example:
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The invitations have been sent, the hors d'oeuvres ordered, the house decorated, and the liquor cabinet replenished. You're ready to host a fabulous holiday party! Before you open the front door to a flurry of friends and family, however, make sure that you have the necessary insurance in place.
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Most of us in North Carolina have insurance for our homes, cars or businesses. We know life insurance is part of any good financial plan and health insurance can protect us from catastrophic medical bills. But there are a few other programs that we come in contact with - we don't usually think of these programs as insurance, but they are.
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Even with Halloween looming on the horizon, the prospect of so many newly licensed North Carolina teen drivers getting behind steering wheels is undoubtedly the most frightening thing about fall. The new school year is in full swing, and with the abundance of social and extracurricular activities taking place all over town, not to mention the need to get to and from campus, inexperienced teen drivers have every excuse to get on the road.
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The law of large numbers is a statistical concept that relates to probability. It is one of the factors insurance companies use to determine their rates.
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You may consider yourself well versed when it comes to the ins and outs of business insurance in North Carolina, especially if you own a business in North Carolina. But just how accurate and in-depth is your knowledge? In the spirit of fall, which is back to school time, take this quiz to test your awareness of business insurance myths and truths.
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Summer in North Carolina is prime time for home improvement projects. Whether you're repainting your home's exterior, replacing the roof, adding on, or constructing a new patio, a home improvement project can not only beautify your home and add to its overall comfort, but also significantly increase its value. Don't undermine your considerable efforts by failing to get the proper insurance, or you may end up having to fork out much more than you planned in the event of an accident.
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Is there any better place to spend a sunny summer day than on the water? North Carolina boat lovers would certainly say no. Whether you favor the zippy momentum of a power boat, the serenity of sailing, or even the exhilarating freedom of a jet ski, there's a refreshing quality to water-centered recreation that ensures its perennial popularity. On the water, one's worries seem to quite literally float away...until something goes amiss, and you think, "Uh-oh, am I properly insured?"
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