September 2014 Newsletter
September 2014
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.
MyHomeWorks™
Find the hidden savings in your home!
Higher energy costs have driven up the cost of home management. MyHomeWorks™ is a complimentary service that offers AFI members a convenient suite of customizable, interactive tools to help increase home efficiency, save money, and inventory your personal property.
Life Insurance Awareness Month
This September marks the 11th anniversary of Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), an effort to raise awareness among consumers and producers about the need for life insurance. Americans by and large aren't saving much money and many households are still mired in debt.
eKnowledge
Armed Forces Insurance has joined the eKnowledge Military Donation Project which has donated over 200,000 SAT and ACT PowerPrep Programs to military families worldwide. Eligible recipients include Service Members from all branches of the military who are active duty, retired, Veterans, Guard, Reserve, DOD employees, Contractors and civilians performing military support. Through the eKnowledge partnership, families may request the donated educational programs by visiting http://www.eknowledge.com/AFI or by phone at 951-256-4076.
Vacation/Second Homes
When your house needs you the most, you may not be there. Whether you travel extensively for business or pleasure, have rental property that is unoccupied, or share time between two homes: before closing up your house for any real length of time, take the necessary steps to keep it safe and protected.
Refer a Member
When satisfied policyholders send us the names of prospective new members, AFI grows. Please help us by giving us the names of Military and Department of Defense (DoD) friends to whom we can send our literature. Your children are also eligible for membership. Call 800-255-6792 or log into your AFIconnect account to refer a friend or relative. And for referring a friend or relative, we will send you a complimentary mini flashlight as a thank you.