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As the holidays approach, be mindful of how you are using electrical outlets and extension cords. Extension cords are a common and convenient way to power electrical devices. However, when used without proper caution, they can become fire hazards and pose risks to your safety. https://lnkd.in/efiJjkuj

From the Barrow Group Staff: What is your Favorite Halloween Candy? Kevin Kilcoyne: M&M’s--The original are my favorite. Crunchy candy shell, chocolate, and they come in their own carrying case! Mary Rogow: Reese’s--Because chocolate and peanut butter are the best combination ever! Plus peanut butter has protein so it can’t be all bad right? Bob Barrow: Dove dark chocolate--Dark chocolate has healthy antioxidants that can reduce the risk of certain diseases. Denise Brady: Kit Kat--The light crispy wafer center makes it less caloric than other candy. Yeah that’s the ticket! Natasha Bobbit: York Patties--They taste great and the dark chocolate is good for you. Plus eliminates halitosis ASAP Molly Stearns: Skittles--Because nothing promotes positive mental health like bright happy colors Jackie Rosales: Nerds Ropes--Ditto Molly      Do you have a favorite candy?  

Cyber insurance can help organizations pay for a range of expenses that may result from cyber incidents. When seeking cyber coverage, it’s important to clearly understand what types of losses the policy covers and additional services offered by the insurance carrier. This checklist outlines the elements to look for when purchasing cyber insurance. https://lnkd.in/ez2dG7jm #CyberInsurance, #CyberIncidents, #CyberCarriers, #CyberCoverageChecklist

Searching for a doctor or hospital. . .whose recommendation can you trust? Usually friends and family members can providing unbiased, legitimate references. However, if you move to a new state, you may be inclined to search online, and many of these sources are simply paid-for advertising. In addition, many of them include review apps to help encourage patient ratings and comments. That said, here are a few reliable sites to check out. https://lnkd.in/e2PD3ysC

Traditional news stations are facing increasing competition from streaming services like YouTube, which is causing significant concern within the industry. What are the primary reasons for their concern? https://lnkd.in/gKqXDtZZ #StreamingServices, #InteractiveContent, #TraditionalBroadcastNews, #YouTube, #FilmAndTV

Most employers know that they should purchase basic forms of insurance, such as a commercial general liability policy, but then overlook other key types of coverage that provide valuable protection. Here are seven types of insurance to consider for your business. https://lnkd.in/gEvnxHZB #BusinessInsurance, #CommercialInsurance, #CyberInsurance, #UmbrellaPolicy

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Insurance premiums are based on a variety of factors, including the economy, inflation and weather events. For example, today’s strong labor market drives higher wages, which impact the cost of goods and services. In addition, legal system costs are rising. These factors contribute to increasing property and liability claim costs, requiring insurers to raise rates. https://lnkd.in/eyv2ApCD #InsurancePremiums, #WeatherCatastrophes, #Inflation, #EconomyAndInsurance, #FactorsAffectingInsuranceCosts

Do you live in a state that provides time off work to vote? As of 2024, over half of U.S. states and Wash-DC require employers to provide time off for employees to vote in general elections. Click on the link to see where your state stands. https://lnkd.in/eNrTYaHG #ElectionDayNovember5, #TimeOffToVoteByState, #USElectionVoterStateMap

A growing number of states have established state-facilitated retirement savings programs to help their constituents save for retirement. Most of the programs share common features, such as requiring employers who do not offer their own retirement plans to enroll their employees into these state-run programs automatically. https://lnkd.in/enxgnKgA #StateRunRetirementSavingsPrograms, #StateRunRetirementProgramsCompliance, #PEO, #RetirementPlans