Grilling Safety
Summers mean backyard grilling – safely! Just like hamburgers and hot dogs, a sizzling grill is a symbol of summer and grilling isn't just about great food. Backyard barbecues often create treasured...
View ArticleVacation Travel Smarts
Vacation Travel Smarts Make your vacation a great one! Whether you're planning a trip to a local attraction in Cincinnati, Ohio this summer, or headed all the way across the country, you want your...
View ArticleNew Changes to The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
New Deadlines, More BWC Workers' Comp Group Rating Changes to Affect Employers The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is changing to a new billing system in 2015 to allow BWC to change from...
View ArticleIdentity Theft
Your Identity Belongs to You. Protect It! A 2009 survey shows that identity theft is on the rise – and it's more likely to start with a stolen wallet than an online phishing expedition. Researchers at...
View ArticleTips for College
A Few Tips for the College-Bound College is expensive enough without the added cost of unexpected accidents or theft, not covered by your insurance policy. If you have a student heading away to...
View ArticleFall and Watercraft Insurance
Fall and Watercraft InsuranceProtect your boat with insurance and winterization Now that summer's over and the weather is cooling down, it's time to think about pulling your boat out of the lake and...
View ArticleNew Deadlines, More BWC Workers' Comp Group Rating Changes to Affect Employers
New Deadlines, More BWC Workers' Comp Group Rating Changes to Affect Employers The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is changing to a new billing system in 2015 to allow BWC to change from...
View ArticleFall Weddings
Falling in Love: Fall Weddings – Special Events Coverage Just like every other bride or groom, you have a laundry list of things to do before the big day. Steak or chicken, seating charts and color...
View ArticleGeneral Home Security
General Home Security Keeping your home secure Everyone wants to keep their home safe from burglars or intruders, but not everyone wants to have an alarm system installed. There are plenty of people...
View ArticleCarbon Monoxide Safety
Protect your family from the ‘silent killer' Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, invisible gas that results when certain fuels do not burn completely. And it can be deadly. That's why it's...
View ArticleIs Ebola Compensable Under Workers' Compensation?
Is Ebola Compensable Under Workers' Compensation? Two tests must be satisfied before an illness or disease can be considered occupational and thus compensable under workers' compensation. First, the...
View ArticleServing Alcohol at Holiday Parties
W. P. Dolle, LLCInsurance and Risk Management since 1872201 East Fifth St, Suite 1000 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513)421-6515 Assessing and Avoiding the Liability Risks of Alcohol at PartiesThe Risk of...
View ArticleHome Insurance Policies Tend To Be Ignored...Until They Are Needed!
Home insurance policies tend to get ignored until they're needed, and that can be a costly mistake for homeowners."Most homes in the U.S. are underinsured, and it gets worse if you've renovated or...
View ArticleSteer Clear of Deer This Season
UNSWERVING ADVICE FOR DRIVERS: STEER CLEAR OF DEER Soaring deer populations and weather conditions during travel this season can be a dangerous combination for motorists — especially uninsured ones....
View ArticleHow to Protect Your Most Cherished Posessions
How to Protect Your Most Cherished Possessions If you're like most people, there are certain items you own that you can't imagine ever losing—possessions you deeply cherish or those that would be...
View ArticleBorrowing A Car
I'm borrowing my friend's car … am I covered? Most people have an idea of what's covered and not covered under their various insurance policies. But at W.P. Dolle, we get a lot of questions about...
View ArticleInsurance to Value
Do You Have Enough Coverage to Rebuild Your Home? Imagine how devastating it would be to lose your home in a fire. Now imagine not being able to rebuild it completely because you didn't have the...
View ArticleGroundhog Day: A Lesson in Risk Management
Groundhog Day: A Lesson in Risk Management No, we're not suggesting that Punxsutawney Phil has swapped his expertise in meteorology for a new career in loss prevention. As far as we know, Phil remains...
View ArticleFeds Tighten Rules on Workplace Injury Reporting
Feds Tighten Rules on Workplace Injury Reporting 9/12/14 Tightening its standards, the federal government issued new regulations that are beyond the present requirement to file a detailed report within...
View ArticleTornado Truths
Tornado TruthsTornado truths that can help you stay safe Tornadoes have caused severe and irreparable damage to tens of thousands of Americans and their property in recent years. On top of the...
View ArticleHelp Your Customers Protect Their Property and Stay Safe
The recent winter weather has created difficult travel conditions and the impact of ice, snow and freezing temperatures may lead to power outages and potential property damage—specifically from frozen...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Flood Insurance
What you should know about flood insurance You've probably heard this horror story before — someone loses a home due to a flood and learns after the fact that standard homeowners insurance doesn't...
View ArticleSpring Into Home Maintenance Mode
Spring Into Home Maintenance ModeSeasonal Tasks for Your Home Spring is a time for rejuvenation, and, as the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, there’s a positive energy in the air. For many...
View ArticleHailstorm Protection
Staying safe on the road during a hailstorm It may sound surprising, but there are approximately 3,000 hailstorms in the United States each year. The size of hail can widely vary – from golf-ball size...
View Article10 Points Every Safety Program Should Address
10 Points Every Safety Program Should Address Although each safety program should be tailored to the specific needs of the company, there are key points that every safety program should address. It...
View ArticleKnow and Avoid the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents
Know and Avoid the Most Common Causes of Car AccidentsDistracted Drivers Jeopardize Everyone on the Road Taking a road trip is a grand American tradition, particularly once we escape the winter...
View ArticleDogs and Umbrella Insurance
Love Bites—Get Umbrella Coverage In today’s economy, everyone is pinching pennies. So why worry about umbrella coverage? Shouldn’t a home and auto policy leave you adequately covered? Unfortunately,...
View ArticleHome Security Technology
Home Security Technology: Keeping You Ahead of BurglarsDIY Home Security Is Now Easy and Affordable Around the end of World War I, homeowners hired "door shakers" to walk around and check doors to make...
View ArticleInsurance Questions When Renting Out Your Home Short Term
Insurance Questions When Renting Out Your Home Short Term It is increasingly common for homeowners to rent their houses out for a short period of time (less than 30 days) through short-term hosting...
View ArticleRV Travel Tips
RV Travel Tips Get the Most Out of Your RV This Summer There’s nothing quite like taking a road trip in an RV. Whether you’re headed to somewhere nearby in Cincinnati or somewhere across the country...
View ArticleInsurance Questions When Renting Out Your Home Short Term
Insurance Questions When Renting Out Your Home Short Term It is increasingly common for homeowners to rent their houses out for a short period of time (less than 30 days) through short-term hosting...
View ArticlePower Outage Safety
Ready for a power outage or emergency? It’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit handy in case of power outages or other issues — especially with the threat of stormy weather in fall and...
View ArticleInsurance for Newlyweds
Plan for the Future as well as the Wedding: Insurance for Newlyweds5 Types of Insurance Worth Purchasing or Considering Hello, young (or not so young) lovers! You’re about to get married, or you’ve...
View ArticleAfter the Storm: How to Check for Property Damage
After the Storm: How to Check Your Property for DamageConduct a Storm Damage Inspection The beauty of spring is often tempered by powerful storms, with heavy rains, strong winds and destructive hail....
View ArticleBack to School
Back to SchoolInsurance Tips for Back-to-School Time College is expensive enough without finding out too late that an accident or theft isn’t covered under your current policies. So, as you get your...
View ArticleDodging Parking Lot Collisions - Dos and Don'ts
The Dos and Don’ts of Dodging Parking Lot CollisionsGo Slow, Be Alert While Parking We all have our pet peeves when navigating through a parking lot or parking garage. The driver who throws it in...
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