Manage risk on the road, at home or in daily life with these resources.
Insurance basics, quick tips and safety
The Hanover's library has safety and insurance articles, videos, infographics and more to help keep your family, business and property safe. Our library and glossary of insurance terms are intended to help guide you through the insurance-buying process.
Talk to your independent insurance agent to be sure you have the right combination of coverage, value and price.
Resources and tips for your new purchase
- Home
- Auto
Tips to choose an auto repair shop
Coverage to consider when buying a new car
Learn about the ABCs of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts infographic
Safety tips when considering a big truck purchase
Does your vehicle have a recall?
Top 5 vehicle safety features to consider
Don't let a totaled car total your wallet
Choosing the right car for your teen driver
- High-value coverage
4 steps for a worry-free appraisal
Six tips to keep your jewelry safe
Four ways to safeguard your wine
6 tips to protect your designer wardrobe
Keep your high-value car covered in these 6 common incidents
5 helpful tips for hiring a nanny or an au pair
Protect your seasonal home away from home
Protecting your high-value home from 5 common claims
General coverage information and resources
- Home
Unexpected events covered by home insurance
Why is my homeowners insurance premium rising?
It's what's outside that counts
Understanding water backup coverage
Understanding your home's "replacement cost"
Why am I paying more for homeowners insurance? video
Understanding waiver of deductible coverage
Protect your property - and what's underneath it
The answers to all your questions about service line coverage
Digging into service line coverage
Water backup? We can back you up.
Water backup insurance coverage FAQs
- Auto
Four coverages for your four wheels
Eight ways to make the most of your insurance dollars
Should I purchase insurance from the rental car company?
Benefits of new car replacement coverage
Answers to your questions about classic and collector car insurance
Protect your purchase with new/newer car replacement coverage video
Mechanical parts replacement coverage made clear video
- Umbrella
15 everyday activities that suggest you need an umbrella policy
An umbrella policy offers million dollar piece of mind
Understanding umbrella coverage – calculator
- Scheduled items
- General insurance
Why is the cost of my home and auto insurance rising?
Why is my homeowners insurance premium rising? Interactive infographic
The answer to all your questions about high-value home and auto insurance
Should you consider high-value insurance for your home or auto?
Three reasons to have just one insurance company
Combining insurance policies after "I do"
- Watercraft
- Motorcycle
Safety and prevention resources
- Home
Tips to prevent water damage inside your home
Prevent roof damage to your home
Prepping your home for winter vacation
Tips to remember before leaving for winter vacation
Tips to remember before leaving for winter vacation video
Eight tips to help you winterize your home
What to do if you have an ice dam
- Auto
Here's how to prevent your car from being stolen or broken into
5 tips to protect classic/vintage cars
Crash course on what do after a car accident
Distracted driving by the numbers
Distracted walking creates hazards for drivers and pedestrians
- Teen driving
Talking to your teen about driving
Are you setting a good example for your teen driver interactive infographic
- Cyber
How to recognize, avoid and report suspicious emails
Keep your identity safe - online and in line
- Watercraft
- Motorcycle
- Winter
Winter storm weather preparation
Winter weather tips for homeowners
Eight tips to help you winterize your home
Tips to remember before leaving for winter vacation
- Summer
Stay safe around grills, bonfires, sparklers and more
- Fire
How to protect pets from house fires
Preventing clothes dryer fires
Ways to help prevent a fire in the kitchen
- General safety
Safety tips for spring yard work
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Resources by industry
- Healthcare
Effective communications in healthcare organizations
Home medical equipment providers insurance needs
How reporting can improve safety
Inspection, testing and maintenance of life safety systems
Is your growing durable medical equipment business covered?
Safe patient handling and mobility
- Lawyers
Five real estate attorney malpractice claims
Five real estate claims for lawyers
Five tips to reduce attorney liability in residential real estate transactions
- Manufacturing
- Professional and financial services
- Schools and educational institutions
How school administrators can manage 5 common risks
Managing athletes' risk in hot weather
Employment-related lawsuits against educational institutions
- Real estate professionals
- Technology and life sciences
The value of claims-made policies for life sciences customers
General workplace insurance resources
- Employment practices
Avoiding disability discrimination claims
Protections for whistleblowers: What employers need to know
Employment-related lawsuits against educational institutions
- Professional liability
Five questions to assess professional liability risk
- Insurance overview
Seven tips to buying insurance
Eight insurance risks every business needs to consider
Business insurance checkup list
Does your business need umbrella coverage?
Five signs your business property insurance needs have changed
- Small business risk
Five questions to assess professional liability risk
Safety and prevention resources
- Construction safety
Accident investigation policies
Best practices for managing fleet safety
Construction jacks—self-inspection checklist
Construction site housekeeping checklist
Construction site security tips
How to prevent worksite property damage
Safety guidelines to protect people on and off the job site
- Crime prevention
- Electrical safety
Protecting digital control equipment from electrical transient damage
- Employee safety
Sample personal protective equipment policy
Using powered industrial trucks safely
- Fire safety
Fire protection and record storage
Fire protection impairment management checklist
- Property
Five signs your business property insurance needs have changed
Calculating your insurance to value needs
Water damage prevention and control
Insurance for retailers that keeps up with customers' preferences
- Security
Cargo security and theft prevention
Cargo theft trends infographic
Independent agents: your top resource
Resources and tips for your new purchase
- Home
- Auto
Tips to choose an auto repair shop
Coverage to consider when buying a new car
Learn about the ABCs of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts infographic
Safety tips when considering a big truck purchase
Does your vehicle have a recall?
Top 5 vehicle safety features to consider
Don't let a totaled car total your wallet
Choosing the right car for your teen driver
- High-value coverage
4 steps for a worry-free appraisal
Six tips to keep your jewelry safe
Four ways to safeguard your wine
6 tips to protect your designer wardrobe
Keep your high-value car covered in these 6 common incidents
5 helpful tips for hiring a nanny or an au pair
Protect your seasonal home away from home
Protecting your high-value home from 5 common claims
General coverage information and resources
- Home
Unexpected events covered by home insurance
Why is my homeowners insurance premium rising?
It's what's outside that counts
Understanding water backup coverage
Understanding your home's "replacement cost"
Why am I paying more for homeowners insurance? video
Understanding waiver of deductible coverage
Protect your property - and what's underneath it
The answers to all your questions about service line coverage
Digging into service line coverage
Water backup? We can back you up.
Water backup insurance coverage FAQs
- Auto
Four coverages for your four wheels
Eight ways to make the most of your insurance dollars
Should I purchase insurance from the rental car company?
Benefits of new car replacement coverage
Answers to your questions about classic and collector car insurance
Protect your purchase with new/newer car replacement coverage video
Mechanical parts replacement coverage made clear video
- Umbrella
15 everyday activities that suggest you need an umbrella policy
An umbrella policy offers million dollar piece of mind
Understanding umbrella coverage – calculator
- Scheduled items
- General insurance
Why is the cost of my home and auto insurance rising?
Why is my homeowners insurance premium rising? Interactive infographic
The answer to all your questions about high-value home and auto insurance
Should you consider high-value insurance for your home or auto?
Three reasons to have just one insurance company
Combining insurance policies after "I do"
- Watercraft
- Motorcycle
Safety and prevention resources
- Home
Tips to prevent water damage inside your home
Prevent roof damage to your home
Prepping your home for winter vacation
Tips to remember before leaving for winter vacation
Tips to remember before leaving for winter vacation video
Eight tips to help you winterize your home
What to do if you have an ice dam
- Auto
Here's how to prevent your car from being stolen or broken into
5 tips to protect classic/vintage cars
Crash course on what do after a car accident
Distracted driving by the numbers
Distracted walking creates hazards for drivers and pedestrians
- Teen driving
Talking to your teen about driving
Are you setting a good example for your teen driver interactive infographic
- Cyber
How to recognize, avoid and report suspicious emails
Keep your identity safe - online and in line
- Watercraft
- Motorcycle
- Winter
Winter storm weather preparation
Winter weather tips for homeowners
Eight tips to help you winterize your home
Tips to remember before leaving for winter vacation
- Summer
Stay safe around grills, bonfires, sparklers and more
- Fire
How to protect pets from house fires
Preventing clothes dryer fires
Ways to help prevent a fire in the kitchen
- General safety
Safety tips for spring yard work