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High winds in the Puget Sound region have toppled trees and cut power to some, putting homes, businesses and vehicles at risk of wind damage.While high-wind warnings remain in effect through today, it's important for homeowners, renters and business owners to be prepared and understand what is and what is not protected against damage caused by wind."Homeowners...

NEW YORK, November 15, 2010 — With the housing market in a slump, foreclosures rising and a glut of investor-owned homes hitting the rental market, more people are choosing to rent than to buy. Renters, however, just like homeowners, need to make sure they are properly insured, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).The U.S. Census...

By Tanya Mohn/NY TimesDriving while drowsy and falling asleep at the wheel are responsible for more deadly crashes than previously thought, according to a new study released on Monday.An estimated one in six fatal crashes — nearly 17 percent — involves a drowsy driver, which is about four to five times higher than previous studies have found. And drowsy...

Insurance provides financial security for millions of Washington residents and makes a major contribution to the economy across the Northwest. At the most fundamental level, insurance is the foundation for economic interaction and nearly all commerce. "Insurance makes it possible to buy a car or a home, start a small business and build communities,...

Freezing temperatures, ice, snow and wind can devastate homes and businesses if they are not properly winterized. Don’t wait for temperatures to dip below freezing before you take action. Now is the time to protect your home from Old Man Winter.Winter storms are the third-largest cause of property loss in America, resulting in about $1.2 billion in...