Some Tips Property Casualty Insurers Association to Avoid the Holiday Blues
Posted:
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Category:
Insurance Training
The holiday season is about to go into full swing and Americans (certainly including those who have a property and casualty insurance license) around the country are getting ready to hit the road to visit family and friends. The holiday cheer may not last long though for those who are planning to leave the home alone during the holidays, if in the rush out the door they commit one or two holiday no-nos.
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), well aware how often these holiday mishaps happen, has issued an advisory to make sure you don’t ruin your holiday because of a lapse in common sense. Here are some tips from that advisory:
Turn off the water. Shut taps and hoses, including the one that attaches to your washing machine.
Turn off all appliances. Common electrical appliances such as the dish washer, dryer, or washing machine are often taken for granted. An electrical fire doesn’t discriminate, so make sure they’re turned off. Better still, unplug them.
Set the alarms. Set that burglar alarm. If you have central monitoring alarms, so much the better. You never know.
Close and lock doors. And don’t forget the windows. A deadbolt lock is best. Invest in a double lock for your doors: one spring bolt lock (the one in your doorknob) and a deadbolt.
For insurance professionals, these little tips make for good relationships (and business) with your clients. For those who need to renew their license—say a Texas insurance license, which you can renew by completing the Texas insurance continuing education requirements—the big tip is to head to LearnInsurance.com. It offers all the training you’ll need to become a successful insurance professional.
