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May 23, 2018

Mogil COO – Sonya Horton Celebrates her 20th Anniversary

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Congratulations to our COO, Sonya Horton 

on her 20th Anniversary with the Mogil Organization

Steven B. Levine, Jeffrey S. Mogil, Robert A. Mogil, & Sonya T. Horton

Sonya graduated from Long Island University in May of 1994 with a B.S. degree in Psychology.  In November 1991 she started her insurance career with Arthur Chernick Company in NYC as a personal and commercial lines technical assistant.

In May of 1998 she joined The Mogil Organization in the Commercial Lines Department as an assistant Account Executive.  In January 2012 she became Manager of the Select Commercial Lines Department.  In August 2013 she was named Vice President Commercial Lines and in September 2015 she became our Chief Operating Officer.

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November 13, 2017

Travelers Takes on Distracted Driving with Launch of Every Second Matters℠ Campaign

Blog | 0 comments | by Sam Mogil

Travelers : Takes on Distracted Driving with Launch of Every Second Matters℠ Campaign

The company’s public policy division, the Travelers Institute, kicks off new national symposia series exploring the serious implications of taking your eyes off the road, even for a second

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today launched its Every Second Matters national initiative targeting the distracted driving problem. Through a series of forums held across the country by the company’s public policy division, the Travelers Institute, the campaign looks to bridge the gap between why many believe distracted driving is dangerous, yet nearly a quarter of Americans admit to doing it.

“The National Safety Council reported more than 40,000 traffic fatalities in 2016,” said Joan Woodward, Executive Vice President, Public Policy and President of the Travelers Institute. “Distracted driving is a contributing factor and it’s a problem that won’t go away without understanding its causes and promoting safe behavior.

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March 22, 2017

Personal Lines Update to Payment Reminders for notices of cancellations

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

Mogil Organization, LLC will continue to remind our valued clients of any notice of cancellations that are mailed from the insurance companies in regards to a late payment.

When we receive the notice, we will contact our insured via email.  In the event that we do not have an email address, the insured will be contacted via telephone.

The second contact will be made approximately 3 business days prior to the cancellation date.

***In the past, a second reminder was sent 10 days prior to the cancellation date, this will no longer happen.

Thank you.

 

 

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October 6, 2016

Hurricane Matthew: Make sure you have your hurricane supplies

Blog | 0 comments | by Sam Mogil

Original Article by Palm Beach Post:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/weather/hurricanes/use-this-weekend-to-get-the-hurricanes-supplies-yo/nsh2P/

(Richard Graulich / The Post)

(Richard Graulich / The Post)

It’s still not clear how severely Hurricane Matthew will affect South Florida, but it’s time to make sure you have the things you need in your home.

Don’t wait until the last minute because lines will be long and supplies short.

HURRICANE KIT

Assemble this now. Put aside in a special box. Keep heat-sensitive items inside home and rotate stock throughout season:

  • Flashlights and extra bulbs
  • Clock (wind-up or battery-operated)
  • Battery-operated radio
  • NOAA emergency weather radio
  • Extra batteries
  • Toilet paper
  • Matches (camping stores have waterproof matches)
  • Scissors
  • Plastic garbage bags
  • Working fire extinguisher
  • Clean change of clothes, rain gear, sturdy swamp boots
  • Fully charged battery-operated lanterns. Don’t use candles and kerosene lanterns. They are fire hazards.
  • Map of the area
  • List of phone numbers
  • Copy of insurance policy

FOOD SUPPLIES

  • Get enough nonperishable foods now to last two weeks.
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August 9, 2016

5 ways businesses can prepare for hurricane season

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

In recent years, properties in the United States have been hit hard by natural disasters, with the largest insured loss event occurring in 2014, according to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association.

Property and casualty insurance industry catastrophes losses in the United States rose to $15.5 billion in 2014, up from 12.9 billion in 2013.

As a result, claims rose to 2.1 million in 2014, compared with 1.8 million in 2013, the association reported, citing that each year about 6 percent of homeowners file claims.

Mitigate possible losses

But homeowners aren’t the only ones who are affected by these catastrophes. As we approach this hurricane season, businesses should ensure they have an emergency preparedness plan in place in order to mitigate losses should a storm occur.

Floods can occur anywhere, anytime, with little or no warning and businesses must make preparations so that if flooding occurs after a storm, they are able to remain open, or reopen quickly after a flood disaster.

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August 4, 2016

How to Help Prepare for a Hurricane

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

Your level of preparation before a hurricane can determine how well you weather the storm and how quickly you recover from it. You should start preparing your home, inside and out, long before a storm is in the forecast. In the end, you can never be too prepared when it comes to protecting your loved ones and your property from extreme weather events such as hurricanes.

Know the Forecast

You may hear the terms “hurricane watch” and “hurricane warning” in your local forecast. Understanding the difference between them is essential to helping you prepare for a hurricane. As soon as a hurricane watch or warning is forecast for your area, it is important, depending on the type of alert, to immediately begin or complete your preparations.

A watch means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. You should begin to stock up on emergency supplies in the event a warning is issued.

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July 19, 2016

Pokémon Go fantasy game creates real-life vulnerabilities

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

As if texting and e-mail weren’t enough to capture people’s attention as they are walking or driving, now Pokémon Go is creating yet another reason to take your eyes off the road or not watch where you’re walking in the airport, at the mall or on the street.

It’s only been available for two weeks in the United States, but Pokémon Go has become the latest technology craze to mesmerize gamers of all ages.

The game allows players to cross over from the fantasy world of Pokémon to explore the real world as they look for creatures with names such as Diglett, Ponyta and Doduo, which can appear anywhere ― on someone’s shoulder, along a walkway, in a trashcan or behind a light pole.

The app was created by San Francisco-based software developer Niantic Labs, and can either be downloaded from the Pokémon website or through Google Play, which required users to login via their Google credentials, giving the app access to all of a users’ Google-related information such as Gmail, Google Docs and Google Photos, or through iTunes for the iOS platform.

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July 6, 2016

4 steps to creating a safer workplace

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

One serious on-the-job injury can potentially cost a business owner tens of thousands of dollars in wage-replacement costs, replacement-hire costs, regulatory fines and lost productivity.

One important way insurance agents can provide a valuable service that strengthens their client relationships is to help business owners establish a culture of workplace safety.

 

In addition to reducing the risk of incurring injury-related expenses, making the necessary investments to become a safer workplace can save a company money over the long-run. The Occupational Safety and Health Association estimates that business owners can save $4 to $6 for every dollar invested in a safety program. Also, many workers’ compensation insurance carriers offer discounts to companies that have workplace safety plans, which can result in lower premium costs.

Creating a culture of workplace safety often starts with a written plan that demonstrates a business’ commitment to make it a strategic priority. Fortunately, OSHA and some insurance carriers provide free resources, tools and services that agents can offer to help their clients get started.

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June 29, 2016

15 fireworks safety tips to prevent injuries and property damage

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

The Fourth of July and spectacular fireworks displays go hand-in-hand. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.

Fireworks are beautiful, but they’re also dangerous.

In 2013, in the United States alone, fireworks caused an estimated 15,600 reported fires, including 1,400 total structure fires, 200 vehicle fires, and 14,000 outside and other fires, according to the Quincy, Massachusetts-based  National Fire Protection Association. These fires resulted in an estimated $21 million in direct property damage.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports 230 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. In 2013, there were eight deaths and an estimated 11,400 consumers who sustained injuries related to fireworks. 

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June 24, 2016

5 types of cyber attacks and how they can affect your business

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

Cyber attacks come in many different forms, and the type of attack on any particular company depends on the type of information the intruder is looking for. (Photo: Shutterstock)

 

Cyber attacks come in many different forms, and the type of attack on any particular company depends on the type of information the intruder is looking for. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Interest in cyber coverage is at an all-time high, and those who previously thought it a luxury — or not a necessity — are taking a much closer look at their exposures.

A recent Marsh report shows that cyber insurance purchases grew 32% in 2014 when compared with 2013, and up 21% in 2013 over 2012. “The yearly increase shows that organizations see cyber as a risk to be managed, not merely a problem to be fixed by IT,” the report asserts.

Damian Caracciolo, vice president and practice leader at CBIZ Management & Professional Risk, said that cyber attacks affect all industries, but the type of attack deployed depends on the industry to which the company being targeted belongs.

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June 13, 2016

6 things to know before signing up with a home-sharing rental site

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

Are you intrigued by the idea of renting a room in your home to earn extra income? You may be thinking that it’s easy money, and you can rent a room for a short time or your entire house for a long time. But before you sign that rental agreement, here are six things the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) wants you to know.

What are home sharing websites?

There are several online solutions available that let you rent a room or your home to a stranger you meet by using an app or a website, called home-sharing solutions, explains NAIC. Home-sharing or peer-to-peer rentals (P2P) are sites like Airbnb, Roomorama, VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) and HomeAway that connect hosts with guests. Guests find a property and pay for the stay just as they would in a hotel. The difference is that the property is not a licensed hotel or bed and breakfast and is often a privately owned apartment, condo or house.

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June 6, 2016

Road trip! 7 safe-driving tips for new graduates

Blog | 0 comments | by maria farfan

Whether they’re graduating from high school or college, many new graduates will be on the roads this summer to celebrate their hard work.

From parties to weekend getaways to road trips, young drivers will be on the road often this summer and need to keep some safety tips in mind.

From buckling up to avoiding distracted driving, there are simple safety precautions teens and young adults can take to prevent accidents. According to the National Safety Council, car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens, with more than half of the teens killed in car crashes found not to have been wearing a seatbelt.

Here are some safe driving tips for new graduates from the Chicago-based Property Casualty Insurers Association of America:

Cash

(Photo: iStock)

1. Beware of crash taxes

It’s been banned or limited in several states, but many states, cities, counties, and fire districts will charge the at-fault driver for emergency response costs in an auto accident.

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