Fortune magazine released its list of the top 500 companies in the United States based on year-end 2009 revenue/sales on Thursday, April 15, 2010. GoVaughn.com Insurance partner companies are some of the best in the industry. We are proud to have five companies among the top 500 companies ranging from 11 to 418. Being ranked as a FORTUNE 500 company is great recognition. It … [Read more...]
Cyber Teen Safety – Are you aware of the dangers?
I know we generally write about items of interest related to insurance, but we thought you might be interested to learn more about keeping your children, grandchildren, or even yourself safer while online. There are ways to set up ‘Parental’ controls on your computer system, with each person using the computer has a different login. The ‘Parent’ can then limit and/or monitor … [Read more...]
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Each year, as winter approaches and cold weather sets in, there is a chance that your home or commercial building could sustain some damage that is associated with the cold temperatures. One of the most frequent causes of damage in the winter is due to water, which can become a major concern as the thermometer dips below freezing. Low temperatures can cause your water pipes … [Read more...]
Winter Tips to Prevent Claims
Snow or ice is the fifth leading cause of homeowners’ insurance claims. Also, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III), the average homeowners’ claim for water damage and freezing is a whopping $5,531! Follow these tips to protect you and your home from serious financial liability: Prevent ice dams - An ice dam is a build-up of ice that blocks water drainage … [Read more...]
Gift Suggestions that can help you be prepared!
It always seems to happen. During every holiday season we'll hear a news report about a Christmas tree or Menorah starting a serious house fire. Each year, millions of lives are disrupted by natural disasters ranging from earthquakes and tsunamis to floods and wildfire. But all disasters – large or small – share a common attribute: they focus attention on the importance … [Read more...]