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Before you head out on your next vacation, make sure your home is protected while you're away using these preparation tips.

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Protect with our teen deductible

 

While your teen may be gaining their freedom, they may not have the freedom to drive certain cars in your home. We get it, and we want to give you the choice to enjoy some discounts on your policy with our Hanover SafeTeen deductible.

When you add the Hanover SafeTeen deductible to vehicles that aren’t usually driven by your teen, you can save money and protect your vehicles. If a teen gets into an accident in one of the cars that has this deductible on it, an additional $2,500 will be applied to the deductible.

You get a discount on the policy and your teen gets one more reason to drive their car and not yours. The choice is yours.

How it works 

  1. Speak with your independent insurance agent about the ParentChoice deductible option.
  2. Select the vehicles that your teen won’t frequently drive*, and add the ParentChoice deductible of $2,500 on those vehicles.
  3. The additional $2,500 deductible is applied to the comprehensive and collision deductible in the event of a loss on the selected vehicles only when driven by a teen driver.
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* ParentChoice deductible can be added to any vehicle on the policy

 

Example for illustration purposes only:

Dad drives a car with a deductible of $1,000.

  

 

Mom drives a car with a deductible of $1,000.

  

Parents wish to add a teen and a car to their account, also with a deductible of $1,000.

  

Parents add the ParentChoice deductible to their cars to save on their rate.

 

 

Scenario one:

The teen driver gets into an accident while driving dad’s car. The ParentChoice deductible of $2,500 is applied, for a total of $3,500.

 

 

Scenario two:

Dad gets into an accident with his car. The ParentChoice deductible does not take effect, resulting in the standard $1,000 deductible.

 

Learn more at our SafeTeen page and talk to your independent insurance agent today to find out how we can help keep your teen safer on the road.


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Tips for safe holiday shopping online

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Nearly 1 in 12 holiday shoppers this season will become a victim of identity theft. Don't let hackers put coal in your virtual stocking–follow these tips to keep your identity and your holiday shopping safe.

Sources:

National Cyber Security Alliance; USA.gov; Experian

 

 

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Tips for safe holiday shopping at the mall

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Sources:

National Cyber Security Alliance USA.gov

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Family pool safety from The Hanover

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Inspection checklist for photovoltaic (PV) arrays on commercial roofs

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IBHS research has shown that ballasted PV systems may be subjected to sliding or localized lifting at wind speeds well below design levels. When a PV array is first installed, a baseline inspection should be conducted and the location of key elements should be clearly identified. Be sure to discuss liability, maintenance, and repair responsibilities with your PV installer and insurance company.

Following a strong wind event — with wind speeds of about 70 mph or higher — steps should be taken to identify and address any change or damage that may have occurred.

Initial inspection

After installation, create a baseline of the PV system and roof cover:

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  • Record distance between PV system and other roof-mounted equipment. 
  • Document locations of PV array, panels, and ballast.
  • Inspect and photograph PV system and roof cover.

Post-event inspection and repairs

After a strong wind event, inspect and address the following:

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  • Loose or disconnected conduit, wiring, or electrical connections.
  • Damage to roof cover, including tears and abrasion.
  • Damage to PV arrays, including panels, connectors, and ballast.
  • Movement of PV system and components, particularly changes in proximity to other roof-mounted equipment to determine if collision has or could occur.
  • Overly tight cables and any signs of fraying or damage to cables or conduit, which could result in an electrical short or broken connection.
  • PV systems and components can shift after a severe weather event, including systems suddenly or gradually moving toward the roof edge, as shown above.
  • Other components that can shift after severe weather include the electrical tray, conduit, and mounting block with roof cover sheet carrying the power line, which is shown shifted away from the PV system. This may cause tightening or disconnection of the cable, which can be a fire hazard.

 


This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not provide any coverage or guarantee loss prevention. The examples in this material are provided as hypothetical and for illustration purposes only. The Hanover Insurance Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“The Hanover”) specifically disclaim any warranty or representation that acceptance of any recommendations contained herein will make any premises, or operation safe or in compliance with any law or regulation. By providing this information to you. The Hanover does not assume (and specifically disclaims) any duty, undertaking or responsibility to you. The decision to accept or implement any recommendation(s) or advice contained in this material must be made by you.

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Distracted driving by the numbers

During daylight hours on any given day, more than 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone with a hand-held phone. Staying focused and practicing safe driving behaviors is the first step to curbing distracted driving.

The download on distracted driving

What counts as distracted driving?

  • Talking, texting or posting on social media using your mobile device
  • Adjusting the car controls, radio, GPS, etc.
  • Eating or drinking
  • Attending to a child, passenger or pet
  • Applying makeup or grooming
  • Taking selfies
  • Focusing on billboards, landmarks and accidents
  • Daydreaming

Before you hit the road

  • Be rested and alert
  • Have a snack
  • Input GPS information
  • Put a passenger in charge of attending to others in the car, radio, etc.
  • Turn off phone or download an app that will block texts and calls until you arrive

Be a focused driver by keeping your:

  • Eyes on the road
  • Hands on the wheel
  • Mind on driving

 

Going up

 

Smartphone use and distracted driver habits are a key reason why auto insurance rates are going up. 

 

 

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At any moment, nearly 800,000 drivers of the 220 million subscribers are using cell phones or electronic devices.

 

 

Crashing Cars

 

About 8-9 people are killed and 1,000+ injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver each day.

 

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The cost of distracted driving: $46 billion a year in the United States.

 

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When you text and drive, your eyes are off the road for about 5 seconds. If driving 55 miles per hour, you will cover the distance of a football field.

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Motorists using mobile devices while driving are up to 6x as likely to get into crashes.

 

Keep your teen driver safe

Teens are particularly at risk to drive while distracted. Help keep your teen safe on the road with The Hanover’s SafeTeen driving programs. These driver safety programs help teach teen drivers safe driving habits while giving parents peace of mind. It also provides rewards and savings to safe teen drivers and their parents.

Learn more about Hanover SafeTeen


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