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Carol Y Reese, CIC, CRM, owner of Henry D. Young, Inc. Insurance Agency, was interviewed recently for an article by Rick Morgan, Chairman the Independent Agents & Brokers of America’s Agents Council for Technology on how insurance agencies handled communication with clients and their communities during the recent disasters on the east coast using social media.
She was quoted in the article as follows about the unique value of social media: “I feel that social media is a great way to get information out to people immediately to help them deal with disasters and their aftermath. It also shows the community that we care about what may be happening to them and are here to help them get through the claim process and disaster recovery.”
Asked how agencies can stand out with their communications, she said that “We mainly posted information on our Facebook page and blog. We posted information such as how to contact us during and after hours, where to find claim reporting information on our website and how to file a cliam online or at our service center if we were closed. We also posted useful links to local, state and national information to help people through the disaster, cleanup and claims process. We are a small town of 5000 people, so we see many of our customers on the street and do a lot of walk-in business. They verbally told us how appreciative they were for the information when we would see them around town. I also think it’s important to post other things about thanking our first responders for being there for all of us and the photo of our t-ball field (under water). It makes our Facebook page more interesting, I feel, not just totally informational.”
To read the entire article with interviews from our agency and other insurance agencies on the east coast, click here.
Carol handles all aspects of Henry D Young Inc’s social media presence and has helped many other businesses and organizations in her community set up their own social media presence. She believes that it is very important for all of the businesses and organizations in a small community to participate in social media together to support each other and to gain a larger presence as a whole inside and outside the community by showcasing the uniqueness of its main street businesses in order to compete with the much larger chain stores, online businesses, and direct mail. She also takes photographs around town for the Salem Main Street Facebook page to promote her community of Salem, Salem County, NJ and its businesses.
For more information about how Henry D Young, Inc communicates with our clients, or to find out how to become a client yourself, please give us a call at 856-935-0845, or visit our website at www.hdyoung.com. You can also find us on Facebook, follow @hdyoungins on Twitter, and read our other blog posts for more information.
Henry D Young Inc is a TrustedChoice® Insurance Agency located in Salem, New Jersey.
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You have a computer. So who doesn’t? According to the latest reports, the vast majority of Americans have at lest one personal computer at home. And many count themselves among the “multi-wired” households, with one or more PCs, handhelds (such as Palms or pocket PCs), set-top boxes, Internet access, and a fast-growing minority have enough equipment to have installed home networks to tie everything together. Add in a few beepers and cell phones and we are talking significant value!
With this much money tied up in such items, can you count on your homeowners insurance to step in if you suffer a loss?
Looking at a standard policy, the answer is affected by several factors.
Perhaps the major question is how much do you use these devices for business purposes? A typical homeowners policy limits coverage to $2,500 total for items used primarily for business purposes. Note the key word is “primarily.”
Doing your taxes or bringing home some work is not enough to make your PC subject to the business property limit. But for the many people that have set up a home-based office, either for regular telecommuting or for an in-home business, the $2,500 limit will kick in. And also note the limit applies to all such property. Include your filing cabinets, office furniture, printer, fax machine, bookshelves or whatever else makes up your business at home and the $2,500 limit is usually met rather easily.
But here’s the real kicker – if you use that business notebook (or “laptop”) computer while away from your home, the business property limit drops to $1,500 (if you have a car accessory to power the device). That limit also includes any accessories to be used with the computer, such as a portable printer, projector, external drive or zip disks.
A second consideration is what causes of damage are covered?
In a standard policy, first see what specific covered causes (known as “perils”) are listed. Simple breakage is not included. Anyone who has ever accidentally dropped their laptop knows that sinking feeling of wondering if they have seen the last spark of life from their trusted companion.
Another possibility not typically covered is power surges or spikes. If one of these occurs and fries your computer’s circuits, there will be no payment for the damage under your policy.
So how can you be sure to get the best coverage for your computer? First, talk to your local Trusted Choice® insurance professional about what options are available under your current coverage to tailor it to best fit your particular equipment and needs. The answers are different depending upon whether business is involved or if all of your computing power is for personal use and entertainment. Standard endorsements to your policy are available to raise the internal limits (such as the $2,500 and $1,500), and/or broaden the perils provided by the policy (either for all your property or just the computer and accessories).
Also don’t overlook the good habits of computer usage that have nothing to do with your insurance, but might either prevent the loss or make it less painful.
For more ideas, read through the documents that came with your computer, log onto the manufacturer’s website, and check with many of the other help sites pertaining to computers or your type of business. And don’t forget to ask your Trusted Choice® insurance professional. While he or she has expertise in helping you arrange coverage for your potential claims, you might be surprised how much they know about preventing them!
After all, the best possible claim is the one that never happens!
The above information is courtesy of Trusted Choice®. For more information about coverage for your home and/or business computers, please give us a call at 856-935-0845, or visit our website at www.hdyoung.com.
Henry D Young Inc is a TrustedChoice® Insurance Agency.
The information in this article is meant as a guideline only and is provided by. There is nothing in this article that alters the coverage or interpretation of any specific policy. Because some statements are generalizations, and because different companies’ policies contain slight differences, please refer to your specific policy. Call our office before making any judgements or decisions concerning your particular situation and coverage that may, or may not, apply.
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You may be wondering today if your insurance policy will cover your property if the “space junk” from the breakup of the 5-ton satellite falls on your home, automobile or busines property. Falling objects, such as airplanes, hail, asteroids, and satellites are not specifically excluded under a standard homeowners policy HO3 form, which means that damage from falling objects would be covered. Damage to your auto would be covered if you carry comprehensive coverage on your vehicle. Business property insurance policies are not standardized, so you should read your policy to find out if coverage for falling objects is excluded.
In any case, you should read your policies covering your home, auto or business to be sure there are no exclusions for falling objects. Look for either covered perils or exclusions under the property section, or give us a call to review your policy.
To find out if your homeowners, auto or business policy covers your property for falling objects, give us a call at 856-935-0845 or contact us at our website at www.hdyoung.com
Henry D Young Inc is a TrustedChoice® Insurance Agency.
The information in this article is meant as a guideline only. There is nothing in this article that alters the coverage or interpretation of any specific policy. Because some statements are generalizations, and because different companies’ policies contain slight differences, please refer to your specific policy. Call our office before making any judgements or decisions concerning your particular situation and coverage that may, or may not, apply.
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News from FEMA:
A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will open Friday, Sept. 16, in Salem County to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage and losses from Hurricane Irene.
The center is located at:
Ware Agricultural Complex
51 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098 (Mannington Township)
The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice. Residents are urged to register before visiting a DRC.
There are three ways to register – go to www.disasterassistance.gov, to m.fema.gov or call FEMA toll-free, 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Those with access or functional needs and who use a TTY may call 800-462-7585 or use 711 or Video Relay Service to call 800-621-3362. Telephone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET; multilingual operators are available. .
At the center, visitors can:
FEMA’s (The Federal Emergency managment Agency’s) mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
See this article at the FEMA website.
If you have any questions about flood insurance, please visit our website at www.hdyoung.com or give us a call at 856-935-0845.
Henry D Young Inc is a TrustedChoice® Insurance Agency.
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The President has declared an Emergency for NJ. If you have flood damage from Hurricane Irene that is not covered by insurance, click here to see if you are eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance from FEMA.
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The declarations page of your insurance policy details the exact dollar amount of your hurricane deductible. Whether a hurricane deductible applies to a claim depends on the specific “trigger”, which can vary by state and insurer and is usually linked to wind speeds. Percentage deductibles were adopted by many coastal states to lower the cost of annual insurance premiums and have those impacted by the storm more directly pay for recovery costs.
The above information is from the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I).
Give us a call at 856-935-0845 if you have any other questions, or visit our website at www.hdyoung.com
Henry D Young Inc is a TrustedChoice® Insurance Agency.
The information in this article is meant as a guideline only. There is nothing in this article that alters the coverage or interpretation of any specific policy. Because some statements are generalizations, and because different companies’ policies contain slight differences, please refer to your specific policy. Call our office before making any judgements or decisions concerning your particular situation and coverage that may, or may not, apply.
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An earthquake in Virginia measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale was felt all up and down the eastern seaboard today according to the United States Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center. It was felt all throughout our area.
Earthquakes in the United States are not covered under standard homeowners or business insurance policies. Coverage is usually available for earthquake damage by endorsement to a home or business insurance policy.
However, your homeowners and business policies may have coverage due to fire following a quake. These losses could involve claims for business interruption and additional living expenses as well.
Cars and other vehicles are covered for earthquake damage under the comprehensive part of the auto insurance policy.
For more information on how to protect yourself from earthquakes before, during and after an earthquake, see FEMA.gov for more information.
If you want to discuss insurance to cover earthquake damage, please give us a call at 856-935-0845, or visit our website at www.hdyoung.com.
Henry D Young Inc is a TrustedChoice® Insurance Agency.
The information in this article is meant as a guideline only. There is nothing in this article that alters the coverage or interpretation of any specific policy. Because some statements are generalizations, and because different companies’ policies contain slight differences, please refer to your specific policy. Call our office before making any judgements or decisions concerning your particular situation and coverage that may, or may not, apply.
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Student Health Insurance 101
From playing ultimate Frisbee in the rain to pulling all-nighters hopped up on nothing but a 12-pack of energy drinks, college students don’t always make the right decisions when it comes to their health. And breaking an arm during a mud-wrestling match can wipe out a student’s entire savings if he doesn’t have health insurance. That’s why it’s important to make sure your student has the proper coverage – whether it’s under your policy or their own – before heading off for college.
While most college students are covered under a parent’s health insurance policy, there are restrictions that apply once a student leaves the nest. For instance, some policies include territorial limitations that restrict coverage to the U.S. That means students studying or traveling abroad may need additional coverage.
Health insurance policies also used to include age and enrollment requirements but the new health care reform law allows children who are 26 years old or younger to remain on their parent’s policy — even if they’re not enrolled in college. An additional fee may apply, though. Students who don’t meet the requirements for coverage under a parent’s policy can get their own health insurance and should contact a Trusted Choice® independent insurance agent for more information on coverage and policies.
College-bound students and their parents also need to be aware of some common misconceptions when it comes to health insurance and college. One of the biggest misunderstandings is that a college’s fee for student health insurance is a substitute for a full-coverage policy. Typically, this fee only covers visits to the student health center, so it’s important for students to have their own insurance or coverage under their parent’s policy. Some schools will waive or reduce this fee with evidence that a student is covered by their own insurance or a parent’s policy.
There can also be confusion about whether a college’s medical insurance covers injuries a student might sustain while playing a college sport. This varies by school and insurance policy, so be sure to contact the college to find out whose health insurance policy is responsible for covering a student athlete in the event of a serious injury.
Going away to college can be a chaotic and exciting time for students, which is why it’s important to talk to your Trusted Choice® independent insurance agent now if you have questions about your insurance policy, what it covers, or if your student needs additional coverage. Don’t wait until you get a call from the hospital saying your son broke his wrist during a game of ping-pong gone wrong to find out if that cast is covered.
To obtain information about student health insurance, visit our website at www.hdyoung.com, or give us a call at 856-935-0845.
Henry D Young Inc is a TrustedChoice® Insurance Agency.
The information in this article is meant as a guideline only. There is nothing in this article that alters the coverage or interpretation of any specific policy. Because some statements are generalizations, and because different companies’ policies contain slight differences, please refer to your specific policy. Call our office before making any judgements or decisions concerning your particular situation and coverage that may, or may not, apply.
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If you had flooding over the weekend, here are some tips on filing your flood claim that are found at FloodSmart.gov.
If you have experienced a flood, you can file your flood insurance claim by following these three steps:
STEP ONE:
After experiencing a flood, contact your agent or insurance company to file a claim. An adjuster should contact you within a few days of filing your claim. If you do not hear from an adjuster, you can contact your insurance agent or company again. Make sure you have the following information handy:
STEP TWO:
Separate damaged from undamaged property. Your adjuster will need evidence of the damage to your home and possessions to prepare your repair estimate.
STEP THREE:
Your adjuster will provide you a Proof of Loss form for your official claim for damages. You’ll need to file this claim with your insurance company within 60 days of the flood. This document substantiates the insurance claim and is required before the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or insurance company can make payment.
You’ll receive your claim payment after you and the insurer agree on the amount of damages and the insurer has your complete, accurate, and signed Proof of Loss form. If major catastrophic flooding occurs, it may take longer to process claims and make payments because of the sheer number of claims submitted.
More information about storms and floods is available at FloodSmart.gov.
To obtain information about reporting a flood claim or to purchase flood insurance, visit our website at www.hdyoung.com, or give us a call at 856-935-0845.
Henry D Young Inc is a TrustedChoice® Insurance Agency.
The information in this article is meant as a guideline only. There is nothing in this article that alters the coverage or interpretation of any specific policy. Because some statements are generalizations, and because different companies’ policies contain slight differences, please refer to your specific policy. Call our office before making any judgements or decisions concerning your particular situation and coverage that may, or may not, apply.
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