Following the most active hurricane season in history, hurricane forecasters are testing the use of drones to improve the accuracy of storm predictions.

The challenges we faced in 2020 were extraordinary. Our businesses, our neighbors, and our nation struggled to navigate a global pandemic and the financial and personal fallout that came with it. The uncertainty of our safety and wellbeing encompassed every …
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Sidewalk snow removal laws vary from community to community across Virginia. If you’re a property owner, it’s important to check your city or homeowner’s association codes to see who is responsible for snow and ice removal. Penalties for leaving public …
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More than 1200 tornadoes were responsible for $3.1 billion in economic damage across the country in 2019, and they typically hit with less than 15 minutes warning. Many Virginians remember the 2019 tornado outbreak on May 14th that included two …
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Enjoy peace of mind by following these simple tips. All of the lights, smells, and sounds of Christmas are very enticing to children of all ages. But how do you keep the youngest in your brood safe with so many …
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As 2020 winds down, many of us are sighing with relief that this tumultuous year will soon be behind us. Some of us are taking a harder look at our long-range financial plans, and many more are re-evaluating our lives …
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Every year, millions of employees get involved in workplace giving campaigns to support local United Way solutions that improve education, financial stability, and health. The staff at Mutual Assurance Society is a part of this annual giving program and has …
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Hurricane Delta blasted onto Louisiana shores on Friday, October 9th, making it the 10th tropical storm to make landfall in the U.S. in 2020. That landing broke the record set in 1916, and forecasters don’t think we are done yet …
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Since 1970, NAMIC (the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies) has honored 208 individual members with the Champions of Industry Service Award. This award recognizes those who have provided noteworthy or commendable accomplishments that benefit the industry through participation in …
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Each year, United Van Lines presents a study that looks at moving/relocation patterns in each state. Virginia has come in as the 14th highest state for outbound moves, with 52.9% of its migrating population choosing to leave The Commonwealth and …
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