Staying Safe in a Hurricane or Windstorm

A hurricane is a very powerful, rotating tropical storm that produces fierce winds, torrential rains and towering waves. Hurricanes develop over large bodies of warm water – including parts of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea – and move generally northward. Although the southern and eastern coastal regions of the U.S. are most vulnerable to the most devastating effects of hurricanes, inland regions can be impacted by the storm’s remnant rains and winds.

Don't Become an Auto Theft Victim

Every 30 seconds, a motor vehicle is stolen in the United States. Using Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that annual property losses from these thefts are approximately $5 billion. Although technology and aggressive law enforcement actions have lowered the auto theft rate in recent years, you should still be cognizant of this loss exposure. The following tips may prove helpful in reducing the chances that your vehicle or property in it may be stolen.

Tips On Pumping Gas

Only buy or fill up your New York automobile or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role.

What You Need to Know About Your Title Insurance Company

Your Title Insurance Company Will Make Sure You Keep Your Home

Purchasing your New York home is an important decision. However, how does one know that the property they purchased has a clear title? Because unknown problems can be hidden in the history of a property's title, homeowners pay a title insurance company for title insurance.