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Spring in Tokyo for Vacation

Spring in Tokyo for Vacation

Spring is the season to visit Tokyo, and now is the time to start planning your adventure. Cooler temperatures and no summer crowds make April and May the ideal time to visit—but the most compelling reason to travel during springtime
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Tax Time Trouble: Identity Theft and Your Tax Return

Tax Time Trouble: Identity Theft and Your Tax Return

Tax Day is on the way, and many people will be scrambling to meet the April deadline. However, filing your tax return in a timely fashion isn’t the only thing to worry about. Tax-related identity theft is a growing threat.
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Preventing Frozen Pipes

Preventing Frozen Pipes

Have you taken the proper precautions to protect your home from frozen pipes? Cold winter weather can cause pipes in your home to freeze and potentially burst, leading to water damage or flooding. A few simple preventative measures can help
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Sound Baths | Relaxing at a New Level

Sound Baths | Relaxing at a New Level

Soaking in a hot tub has long been a reliable method of relaxation and rejuvenation—but have you ever tried sound baths? Just like slipping into a warm, inviting bubble bath, entering a sound bath can be a comforting and healing
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Four Tips for Protecting Your Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Jewelry Purchase

Four Tips for Protecting Your Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Jewelry Purchase

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, roughly half of all shoppers are just starting to search for what to buy their loved ones this holiday (another 10% will wait until February 13!). For many, jewelry will be their go-to gift
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The Best Literacy Charities to Help Those in Need

The Best Literacy Charities to Help Those in Need

Literacy can be the key to a brighter future. This holiday season, why not give the gift the reading? These high-performing literacy charities are changing the world, one reader at a time. And you can help in any number of
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Is It Smart to Wear Smart Jewelry?

Is It Smart to Wear Smart Jewelry?

Wearable devices – including smart glasses, fitness tracking bracelets, smart watches and smart jewelry – are touted as the next big wave on the digital front. However, risk, legal and insurance experts have warned of many uncertainties associated with these new technologies. Smart
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Are You Ready for Self-Driving Cars?

Are You Ready for Self-Driving Cars?

Your commute to work might get a little easier. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers predicts that by 2040, 75 percent of cars on the road will be self-driving cars. Convenience is a benefit, but the driving force behind
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Protect Against Car Hacking and Auto Theft

Protect Against Car Hacking and Auto Theft

If you own a car that was made by the Volkswagen Group since 1995, you may have heard that the keyless entry system can expose your vehicle to break-ins and theft—or perhaps you’ve already experienced one of these unlucky events.
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High-tech Ways to Detect Plumbing Leaks and Minimize Water Damage

High-tech Ways to Detect Plumbing Leaks and Minimize Water Damage

“High-tech Ways to Detect Plumbing Leaks and Minimize Water Damage” originally  by Barry Davis of Chubb Insurance. Most homeowners think of fire as the main threat of damage to their home. But did you know that there are nearly five
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Renting Your Home Online Safely

Renting Your Home Online Safely

Renting your home, or second home, for a short time can be lucrative. For that reason, online rental services—such as Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey—constitute a fast-growing industry, giving homeowners additional income for what most people assume is low risk. On
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Fight Gym Germs for a Cleaner Workout

Fight Gym Germs for a Cleaner Workout

By Accent by Chubb, February 2016 For years, health magazines have warned about hygiene in the gym; after all, sweaty surfaces and steamy rooms can encourage all sorts of nasty gym germ microbes to flourish. But it’s the surfaces you
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Dwelling Fire Coverage

Dwelling Fire Coverage

The dwelling fire coverage form was once the only option for providing residential property insurance. Then, it only offered modest coverage for private building property and personal contents. As time passed, the evolution of specialized forms resulted in the program
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The Wonders of Japanese Whiskies

The Wonders of Japanese Whiskies

By Jessie Spigel, Fine Art Specialist for Chubb Personal Insurance In the world of wines and spirits, the Japanese whiskies phenomenon exploded on the scene in 2014 when journalist and critic Jim Murray proclaimed a single malt whisky from the
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Fine and Rare Wine Collecting Guide

Fine and Rare Wine Collecting Guide

A guide to starting or expanding wine collecting. From Accent by Chubb, Personal Insurance  Anecdotally, you probably know that wine collecting is a growing trend. According to Caitlynde Brancovsky, Regional Fine Art Specialist and Personal Lines Appraiser at Chubb & Son,
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