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Take it Slow in Ice & Snow
Many of the most serious vehicle accidents reported to Markel occur during the winter months. Icy and wet conditions, as well as shorter daylight,...
Melt Old Man Winter’s Icy Plans for Your Ministry’s Vehicles
Winter 2013-14 was one of the coldest on record for parts of the Midwest, with snowfall totals approaching or exceeding all-time record highs across...

Holiday Safety Tips for Your Four-Legged Friends
As a nation, our pets are like family, so let's make sure they enjoy the holidays with us while staying safe. As a general rule of thumb, always...
Are You Taking Precautions Against Sexual Abuse Claims?
When headlines of this nature occur at an unfortunate frequency, any organization working with youth must create a culture where sexual abuse is...
Make Home Safety a Priority While You’re Away for the Holidays
The holidays can be a great time to get out of town to visit family you rarely get to see, hit the slopes or flee to the beach. Regardless of how...
Ebola Creates New Concerns for Mission Travelers
Ebola has created a new, serious issue for mission travel, especially to West Africa, where the disease has caused thousands of deaths in several...

Take Steps to Protect Your Church from Crime
Like most people, burglars don't want to do any more work than necessary to get a job done. Therefore, making a criminal's work more difficult will...
Use Space Heaters Wisely
The following tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation International will help you get the best and safest results from your portable electric...