Home & Auto Insurance
Tips for Being Away for the Holidays
Are you traveling for the holidays? Here are 15 top tips to keep you home safe while you are away: Make sure alarm systems and motion sensors are in place and working properly. Connect these to your phone to monitor activity at all times of the day. Use automatic lights to scare potential robbers away. …
Read MoreSafety Tips for Driving in Rain
Driving Safely in Rain The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that more than 20% of accidents in the country are caused by poor weather conditions. And over 400,000 people, on average, are injured in weather-related crashes each year. Specific weather conditions require specific responses. Of all inclement weather situations, you’re most likely to find yourself…
Read MoreCold Weather Safety Tips for Your Pet
Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin. But these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your…
Read MoreGoodbye Fall, Hello Winter Driving Safety
Winter Driving Safety Tips Another autumn is on the books, and winter is coming on faster than we’d like (for some of us, it has already arrived). Before the snow begins to fly in earnest, take some time to get brush up on winter driving safety. Over the past five years in Minnesota, law enforcement…
Read MoreGrilling Safety Tips
You’ve been waiting all winter to head outdoors and fire up the grill. Got the burgers and brats? Check. Got the propane or charcoal? Check. How about the fire extinguisher? If not, you’re not quite ready. Barbecuing is fun, but it comes with hazards. Consider these safety tips for grilling season to keep your home…
Read MoreFall and Winter Energy Saving Tips from Farmers Union Insurance Agency
During the last few months of the year, energy bills can skyrocket, especially here in Minnesota. Here are some Fall and Winter energy saving tips for you to use in your home. These tips will help you save energy and money and stay comfortable during the cool fall and cold winter months. Some of the…
Read MoreMotorcycle Safety Tips for New & Returning Riders from Farmers Union Insurance Agency
Expert Motorcycle Advice for First-Time and Returning Riders Motorcycles are fun and fuel efficient. That’s not news to anyone who’s ridden one. But neither is the fact that they’re also way more dangerous than a car. The cold reality is that motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to die in a crash than people in…
Read MoreSafe Winter Driving Brought to You by Your Insurance Agency Minneapolis MN
Winter driving can be dangerous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency. Read on to discover tips from your local insurance agency Minneapolis MN on how to prevent motor vehicle injuries due to…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Halloween Party Become a Real Haunted House
The most frightening part of Halloween might be the dangerous situations that can occur in preparation for the holiday. Whether it’s when carving jack-o’-lanterns, creating costumes, or having beverages, Halloween risks are all around. At Farmers Union Agency, we want to help you stay safe preparing for and during the Halloween season. Thanks to our…
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