John Hinkle, VP congratulates Vicki on her 10 year anniversary with Rossmann-Hurt-Hoffman
New MD Cellphone and Seatbelt Law eff 10/1/2013
Okay people, it’s now official….Use of a hand-held cellphone while driving becomes a primary offense effective next Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013. This means that the police can, and will, pull anyone over just for holding a cell phone to their ear while driving. We all know it isn’t safe, but many of us still do despite having had a close call or two while holding that ill-designed cell phone to our ear. They were designed to be used with wireless and/or wired headsets, earpieces and speakers. So tonight, untangle those wires, dig up that blue tooth headset and use it! Help make our roads a little safer, and keep that hefty fine money in your pocket…why yes, Maryland increased the fines too!
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As Tropical Storm Andrea threatens the east coast, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of all insurance companies’ binding authority in the event of severe weather:
• After a “severe storm”, “watch” or “warning” is issued by the NOAA National Weather Service, your insurance company will suspend binding authority for all commercial and personal lines property coverages, inland marine coverages, and physical damage coverage on automobiles. This will apply to all new risks and to any increase in values on existing risks.
• No policy or coverage may be written or bound on new business, or coverage values increased when a “severe storm”, “watch” or “warning” has been issued. When the NOAA National Weather Service withdraws the “watch” or “warning,” normal binding authority will be reinstated.
• No endorsements to existing policies may be issued or coverage bound which have the effect of increasing the property limits.
• All Flood Insurance policies have a 30 day waiting period after submission before they become effective. Please keep this in mind with the hurricane season upon us.
NOTE: For the State of Maryland, binding authority suspensions will follow the moratorium protocol established by the Maryland Insurance Administration.
Be safe this winter when on or near frozen creeks, ponds, bays, lakes etc.. Click here to read tips from the Coast Guard on ice safety…
We have this crazy employee named Matt Hiley who will be taking part in the Polar Bear Plunge on January 26th at Sandy Point State Park. The Annual MSP Plunge benefits the Maryland Special Olympics. Matt has volunteered as a Swim Team Coach for Howard County Special Olympics for the past 3 years and this year he has agreed to take the plunge! Show your support for Matt by making a donation, or just coming out to Sandy Point to cheer him on and watch him shiver!! Click here for the link to Matt’s page:
We would like to extend hearty congratulations to Deborah Whattam on her December retirement! Deborah has worked at our agency for the past seven years in our Health Department, and prior to that had a long career in the insurance P & C industry. We wish her the very best as she starts this new chapter in her life!
Rossmann Hurt Hoffman Insurance Inc. has offered superior quality insurance products to people and businesses since 1871. The company is very proud of its ability to offer high quality insurance to its customers. Their extraordinary team of customer service experts takes pride in the excellent reputation they have earned for great service and for their exceptional customer focus.
Businesses from Maryland and from many other states have relied on Rossmann Hurt Hoffman Insurance for their insurance needs for decades. Rossmann Hurt Hoffman provides quality insurance to restaurants. They also offer general liability insurance for contractors such as plumbers, electricians, roofer’s, landscapers, flooring, roofing, street and road contractors. They provide insurance products to many other businesses as well.
Rossmann Hurt Hoffman offers car insurance and professional liability insurance in addition to their premium insurance products for businesses. The Maryland based company is also licensed and able to offer insurance products in many other states.
The company has special programs in place that allow them to find the best rates for each customer based on their needs. This very customer focused operation has earned an excellent reputation in the insurance business. All their systems are automated allowing them to work quickly and efficiently to find the best insurance for each clients needs.
With total customer focus, they take pride when they are able to get great rates for their clients and offer the best insurance products for the best price. They always strive to build long-term relationships with each client and the relationships are based on trust. This company-wide philosophy is practiced by everyone that works for Rossmann Hurt Hoffman Insurance, Inc. Their highly trained team finds the best products available on a case by case basis, and offers those products to clients at very competitive prices.
Rossmann Hurt Hoffman Insurance, Inc. has received the honor of being named a Best Practice Agency out of 900 eligible candidates. This is an honor and an amazing achievement. Only 195 were selected for this competitive honor and Rossmann Hurt Hoffman Insurance was proud to be named a Best Practice Agency for 2004 and 2005.
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With the summer months upon us, many people are dealing with insect problems inside their home. Some people use total release foggers, aka “bug bombs,” to eliminate these pests. Bug bombs are pesticide sprays that discharge all of their contents at once. The contents are released upward, filling the air with pesticide. Spray droplets remain suspended in the air for a short time before gradually settling onto floors, countertops, and other surfaces in the home.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) advises that many people misuse this product. A 2008 study of pesticide illness reports in 8 states found 466 illnesses related to fogger use in a 5-year time frame. For example, some people set off multiple foggers, often in smaller homes. In one case, this negligent act resulted in the water heater’s pilot light igniting the flammable gas, resulting in a major explosion and the destruction of the home owner’s property.
The California DPR has reported that every year bug bombs explode and catch fire when people ignore simple precautions. There have also been numerous incidents of respiratory, eye, and skin irritation from overexposure to these fumes. The following are some California DPR safety tips for the summer.
-Avoid chemicals whenever possible. Effective use of window and door screens and maintaining a clean home are good precautions against pests. Proper caulking of your home can also help.
-To choose the best control strategy, you should correctly identify the pest. Always read labels before using the pesticide, and follow all instructions closely.
-Use no more pesticide than necessary. You should read and follow directions for the recommended number of fogger aerosol cans to use. Generally, you should use no more than one 6 or 8 ounce fogger for apartments or small residences.
-When using bug bombs, you should turn off ignition sources, such as gas pilot lights and electrical appliances. Appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners may produce a spark when they cycle on and off.
-Hire a professional exterminator for major bug infestations.
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