http://www.clhins.com/blog/View Clark-Lami-Hembree Insurance's Website Blogen-uspostmaster@www.clhins.comInsurance Website Builder - www.insurancewebsitebuilder.comurn:uuid:596a60cc-5845-4e41-b8b1-4d19884e2a58urn:uuid:a0f43dfd-4092-499e-996f-e448e7db8ff4<img src='http://www.clhins.com/img/~www.clhins.com/Quick%20tip%20blog.jpg' align='left' />What could be worse than leaving a funeral, only to find that your personal items and/or personal information have been stolen? It&rsquo;s difficult to imagine that mourning the loss of a loved one and recognizing the accomplishments of their life ...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:49:18 -0600<p><span style="font-family: georgia;">What could be worse than leaving a funeral, only to find that your personal items and/or personal information have been stolen?</span></p> <span style="font-family: georgia;"> <br /> It&rsquo;s difficult to imagine that mourning the loss of a loved one and recognizing the accomplishments of their life at a memorial service could be curtailed by someone else&rsquo;s ill intent.&nbsp; Sometimes, being insured isn&rsquo;t just as simple as purchasing an insurance policy.&nbsp; It could also include removing yourself from positions that put you at risk.<br /> Within the last year there have been several alarming reports of theft during funerals, including a Fort Lauderdale theft ring who stole from the cars outside of funerals (check out that &nbsp; article&nbsp;<a href="http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-02-25/news/fl-oscar-diaz-sentenced-20110225_1_identity-theft-ring-funeral-processions-target-cars"><span style="color: #548dd4;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>), and a German woman stealing from homes&nbsp;during funerals (and that article&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thelocal.de/society/20110419-34495.html"><strong><span style="color: #548dd4;">here</span></strong></a>).&nbsp;<br /> </span> <p><span style="font-family: georgia;">In cases like these, the reason burglars knew the victims were vulnerable was mostly due to the announcements made in regard to the funeral.&nbsp; Obituaries and articles in the newspaper usually say when and where the services will be held to inform those who would like to attend, but most would not expect that it would be taken advantage of.&nbsp; Obviously, the issue is not announcing a funeral.&nbsp; The issue is failing to take the&nbsp;<img alt="" src="/img/~www.clhins.com/Quick%20tip%20blog.jpg" style="float: right; width: 321px; height: 256px;" />proper&nbsp;precautions <em>after</em> the announcement. &nbsp;</span></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #595959;border-image: initial; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #dbe5f1; height: 0px;"> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><br /> &nbsp;Follow this link to <a href="http://blog.truecar.com/2011/07/13/tips-to-protect-yourself-from-car-theft/"><span style="font-size: 10px; color: #4f81bd;"><strong>an article</strong></span></a>&nbsp;with a few</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;">simple tips concerning car theft&nbsp;</span></div> <br /> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /> Once&nbsp;you've&nbsp;made the announcements, make arrangements for someone to house-sit; clear your vehicles of expensive belongings, lock and secure them, and even consider private monitored parking for the day of the service. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia;">But in addition to making the proper arrangements, speak with your agent about your home and auto policies to make sure that, in the event of such a crime, you are as prepared as you can be.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Get a free <a href="http://www.clhins.com/automobile/automobile_quote_form.aspx"><span style="color: #548dd4;"><strong>auto</strong></span></a>&nbsp;or <strong><span style="color: #548dd4;"><a href="http://www.clhins.com/homeowners/default.aspx"><span style="color: #548dd4;">homeowners</span></a>&nbsp;</span></strong>quote from CLH today!</span></p>urn:uuid:2a567f46-8ad9-40fc-a1bb-7d0a63e9c9fa<img src='http://www.clhins.com/img/~www.clhins.com/Man-Umbrella-Rain.jpg' align='left' />It's practically impossible to plan for the unexpected. Unforeseen accidents have the potential to result in expensive lawsuits, and if your standard liability doesn't cover the amount that you are expected to pay, it can cause a lot of unwanted an...Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:55:22 -0600<span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';">It's practically impossible to plan for the unexpected.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';">Unforeseen accidents have the potential to result in expensive lawsuits, and if your <br /> standard liability doesn't cover the amount that you are expected to pay, it can<br /> cause a lot of unwanted and preventable anxiety.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';">One thing you can do to protect your assets and savings before they are vulnerable is to <br /> consider </span><strong style="font-family: 'segoe ui';">umbrella insurance.</strong><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';"><img alt="" src="/img/~www.clhins.com/Man-Umbrella-Rain.jpg" style="width: 338px; height: 450px; float: right;" /></span><strong style="font-family: 'segoe ui';"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">What is Umbrella Insurance?</span><br /> </span></strong><br /> <span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';"><br /> Umbrella insurance is further liability that shields your possessions over and beyond your personal liability coverage.</span><br /> <div style="font-family: 'segoe ui'; text-align: center;"><br /> </div> <br /> <span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';">Sometimes legal liability claims will ask for more than your lifestyle is protected for. &nbsp;If you don't have the proper level of coverage to secure you from these unexpected mishaps, you could be at risk.&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';"><em>Prepare yourself for the unexpected, and come stand under our umbrella!</em></span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.clhins.com/employees.aspx" style="font-family: 'segoe ui'; font-size: 12px;">Call or email&nbsp;</a><span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';">&nbsp;any of our account managers today to discuss your potential for umbrella coverage.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: 'segoe ui';">Check out this article for a few things to consider before purchasing an umbrella policy:</span><br /> <a href="http://www.smartmoney.com/plan/insurance/how-to-buy-umbrella-insurance-1304907848431/" style="font-family: 'segoe ui';">"How To Buy Umbrella Insurance"</a><br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: 'segoe ui'; text-align: left;"><br /> <br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -- CLH Your Insurance Connection</div> <map id="rade_img_map_1327502857660" name="rade_img_map_1327502857660"> <area shape="RECT" coords="150,409,155,413" href="http://" /></map>