September 2015 Newsletter
September 2015
Fire Prevention Week
This year fire prevention week will be held October 4-10. 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.
Protecting Your Second Home While You Are Away
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.
Do you have a College Student Heading Back to School?
Whether your college student is living in the dorm, apartment, or in a private house, it's amazing how much stuff they actually bring with them to school. Laptops. iPads. Printers. Bookcases. Bicycles. TVs. Somehow, students find a way to pack all that - and more - into their cramped dorm room or room in their house or apartment.
Additional Benefits for Armed Forces Insurance Members
Did you know that being a member of Armed Forces Insurance gives you additional policyholder benefits? One of the benefits of membership is MyHomeWorksTM. MyHomeWorksTM is your one-stop spot for tools, tips and services to help you manage your home efficiently and save money. This robust resource comes at no extra cost with your homeowners insurance. And now, it’s even better.
Agent Spotlight
Meet Meghan Moorhead. Meghan is an Agent on our Member Sales and Service Team. She joined us a little more than a year ago and comes to us from USAA. Meghan takes great pleasure in assisting AFI members with their insurance needs.