friday filmstrips
Video: Distracted Walking
Recently we shared a news article about the dangers of Distracted Walking, and how that affects drivers. This week, we’re sharing a video on the same subject. We love our smartphones, but we believe there are times and places when it’s best to unplug, and put the phone away. (Video courtesy of the Associated Press)
Read moreVideo: Flood Insurance PSA
We know! We talked about flood insurance last week, but it’s an important issue, especially with the likelihood of El Nino forming within the next few months and the potential for California and much of the southwest to end up drenched as a result. This FEMA PSA about flood insurance is from 2009, but it’s […]
Read moreFriday Filmstrips: Why Tornado Insurance Matters
This video from Fox News shows the aftermath of a recent tornado in Henryville. It talks about issues with utilities and water safety, and even how you have to prove that you live there in order to enter. Will the right kind of homeowners insurance prevent such a disaster? No. But it will give you […]
Read moreThursday Filmstrip: Century 21 Superbowl Commercial
This Sunday is the 2012 Superbowl. It’s a day of fun, family, and food, and even if you’re not particularly interested in the game itself, chances are you’re tuning in to watch the commercials. This one is from Century 21 – we’re sharing it because we think it’s a great ad, but also because we […]
Read moreMerry Christmas from insurancespecialists.com
Ah, December! The fresh scents of cranberry and pine. The anticipation of small children. The scent of burning wiring and scorched walls – okay, well, maybe not the last bit. We wish you a happy and safe holiday season, and offer this video about holiday fire safety, from State Farm – we’re sure your own […]
Read moreWednesday Filmstrip: Renters Insurance
Even renters need insurance to cover their belongings. This video explains exactly how to purchase renters insurance, and what extras you may want to consider.
Read moreFriday Filmstrip: French Health Care
As health care remains a hot-button issue in our government and with our current crop of political candidates, it’s interesting to look at health care around the world. Here’s a video – admittedly three years old – which looks at the French health care system, which is often considered the best in the world.
Read moreFriday Filmstrips: Vision Care
In these tough economic times, many corporations are eliminating regular vision care coverage from their benefits plans, and offering their employees membership in VSP – the vision service plan – instead. This video talks about VSP, how it works, and why eye care is important.
Read moreFriday Filmstrip: College Health Plans
Whether you’re a college student yourself or the parent of a kid in college, it’s important to understand college health plans – the insurance available to university students – even if you don’t think you’ll need it. This video explains it all. Enjoy.
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