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Celebrate National Life Insurance Day
By Molly Heitz Happy National Life Insurance Day! Today marks the day that life insurance became available in the United States. So, at TrustPoint Insurance & Real Estate, we celebrate! This day is all about bringing awareness to the benefits that life insurance can offer. Life insurance is so important to have for you [...]
The ROI of a Safe Workplace
By Daniel Steinzeig Understanding the Return on Investment (ROI) workplace safety can bring, can help guide your company's investment in safety. Protecting lives and ensuring your employees are safe every day should be a priority for every business owner. A lot of the time, however, these resources that are used to create safe workplaces [...]
Odd Ways People Have Predicted Weather
By Daniel Steinzeig Before the days of radar and satellites, how were people supposed to know what the weather would be like on Earth? It’s pretty simple; they would look around and use nature, historical factors, and other “odder” methodologies. Here are some ways our ancestors predicted weather. The color of the sky Long [...]
Flooding while Driving: What to Do
By Sarah Fichter Driving during a flash flood can be a nail-biting, harrowing experience. According to Statista, In 2020, there were 57 fatalities reported due to flash floods and river floods in the United States. Flooding can happen quickly and sometimes with little warning to the driver. If you find yourself in this situation [...]
Spring into Spring: Six Tips for Homeowners
by Emily Raunig Finally, winter is over, and it’s time to transition into warmer weather. While spring may be a busy time, don’t forget to inspect your home after a long winter. Your home might have sustained some wear and tear from the snow and ice, so it’s essential to ensure your house is [...]
How New AI Systems Aren’t as Helpful as Intended to Be
By Emily Raunig The world is now familiar with the dangers of texting and driving. However, we still see drivers getting distracted behind the wheel. According to the American Safety Council, one of the ways automotive companies have tried to reduce texting and driving is through hands-free devices. These devices include voice-activated controls, [...]