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06/24/2026

June is National Safety Month, according to the National Safety Council. In that spirit, we share their guidelines for building emergency supply kits for your car and home.

Disaster can strike any time, any place - so it's important to have supplies ready at home and in your car. Here are some tips to build kits.

06/22/2026

Important documents and valuable jewelry should be protected. Here are some tips on choosing between a home safe or a safe-deposit box. Even better: Consider both.

Consider a home safe and a safe-deposit box to protect the items in your home that you likely cannot afford to lose in any circumstances.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

Wishing all the dads out there a wonderful day! What's your favorite dad joke?

06/19/2026

Today marks the observance of our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865 – the day a Union general arrived in Texas and informed enslaved people that they were free. It came more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn more and find resources from the National Museum of African American History & Culture.

Juneteenth is an often overlooked event in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

06/18/2026

You’ve got the route mapped out, the luggage packed, the hotels booked, tickets purchased for the Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota – but are you sure you’re really ready for your summer road trip? Here’s a checklist to help make sure the drive itself goes smoothly.

Be sure your family road trip is all that you want it to be by some simple planning and preparation before you go.

06/17/2026

What to Do Before and After an Auto Accident

Take a few simple preparatory steps to help prevent costly mistakes or delays in claims.

No person is completely prepared for a car crash, whether it is minor or major. However, drivers can be more prepared to handle the claims process afterward by remembering some important information. By taking a few simple preparatory steps, auto owners can help prevent costly mistakes or delays tha...

06/15/2026

Despite extensive media coverage, children (and pets) continue to die when left in hot cars. As outside temperatures climb, car temperatures can skyrocket, so it’s worth a reminder of some ways to help make sure children aren’t left behind.

In 2016, as of July 11, 18 young children have died of heatstroke after being left or trapped in vehicles. Here are several suggestions for keeping your precious cargo safe.

06/14/2026

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777 by the Second Continental Congress. Everybody’s heard the story of Betsy Ross, but another iconic version of the flag is the one that flew over Fort McHenry in the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The Smithsonian has gathered some interesting facts about it.

The Star-Spangled Banner is one of the most recognizable icons of the United States. Huge, vibrant, and rich in history, most Americans are familiar with the story of this particular flag: It's the one that flew over Fort McHenry the morning after the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812 and...

06/12/2026

Stay Safe at the Grill

But seriously … we all love summer barbecues, but do you know of all the hazards they may bring? Whether you're faced with a grease fire, billowing smoke or a malfunctioning grill, Meemic is here to provide valuable information to help keep you and your family safe this summer. Visit www.Meemic.com/GrillingSafety.

06/11/2026

Hail is a form of precipitation that occurs when updrafts in thunderstorms carry raindrops upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where they freeze into balls of ice. For more info, and to learn what to do if your property is damaged, visit our hail FAQ.

Hail is a form of precipitation that occurs when updrafts in thunderstorms carry raindrops upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where they freeze into balls of ice.