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America’s poison help lines received over 3.1 million calls in 2013 alone. While accidental poison exposure of children younger than the age of 6 accounted for nearly 50 percent of incidents, kids weren’t the only ones in harm’s way. Ninety-two percent of reported...

Seasonal and temporary workers have always been common in industries such as manufacturing, construction, landscaping and retail. However, since the recession, more employers—including those who traditionally employed permanent professionals—have turned to temps and...

We're running two new advertisements in the area!  Head on over to the Hill Country Visitor's Center to check us out, for those of you new to the area. You can also find us in the Comfort Chamber of Commerce Directory, with a full page color listing! We love feedback...

What would happen if you were permanently injured or became too ill to work? You might qualify for disability payments from Social Security, but would you be able to survive on the average payout ($1,165/month as of April 2015)? Maybe you have some savings, but would...

        First Insurance Agency joined together recently, with Kerrville's First United Methodist Church and other groups, to purchase, assemble, and deliver "flood buckets" for relief to those parts of Texas, recently impacted by the flooding.  ...

Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter—you may already use these social media websites in your personal life to connect with friends, share photos with family, and follow the exploits of celebrities and politicians. But are you using them in your business? If not,...

You expect your home to be a safe place for your children—maybe even the safest. However, according to recent data from Safe Kids Worldwide, 2,200 children die each year from injuries sustained in the home. Caregivers take another 3.5 million kids to the ER after home...

  If you missed the Chalk Festival event this weekend in Kerrville; attached are some of the photos to recap. There was a good turn out, great weather, and it was a nice event for our City of Kerrville!  We look forward to sponsoring it again next year!!  ...

Do you believe everything you hear about insurance when talking to fellow business owners? If so, you’ve probably been privy to—and maybe even regard as true—a few small business insurance misconceptions. Consider the following common mistaken beliefs to avoid....

From weather delays to onboard mishaps, protecting yourself and your vacation is something you should consider before you set sail on your next cruise. Covered Events The unfortunate events covered by cruise insurance vary depending on policy. Common ones include...

Many small business owners are under the mistaken impression that their business insurance policies will cover them for damages arising from floods. This is not correct. Just like residential flood insurance, commercial flood coverage must be purchased separately, in...

While car theft has been a great concern for car owners, it is less of a concern because of the improvement in technologies such as transponder keys, tracking and recovery systems, improved integrated active alarm systems, etc. But while car theft has dropped, car...

As the economy improves and labor markets begin to pick up the pace of hiring, workers around the world are beginning to seek out new job opportunities. According to research conducted by HayGroup, a global management-consulting firm, worldwide employee turnover will...