Boating is a great summer activity and in Ohio, there are many opportunities to participate in boating. Between the various lakes and rivers, many people in Ohio choose to own or rent boats especially in the warm summer months. Boating can be a very dangerous activity though especially if there are inexperienced boaters on the […]
How to Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend is starting soon. Have you made plans yet? Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. Most pools open, summer festivals begin and there are many other celebrations. We’ve created a list of different activities and are attaching a free bbq checklist from Destination XL. Check it out below! Memorial Day […]
10 Ways to Practice Water Safety
May is National Water Safety Month and today (May 21st) is National Learn to Swim Day! Learning to swim is an experience many people never have. Whether it’s a fear of the water, not having time/money, or the lack of actual resources, learning to swim is often put on the backburner. In case you haven’t […]
Dog Bite Awareness & Prevention
While we don’t want to imagine what a dog bite would feel like, cost, the damage, etc., we have to acknowledge the fact that they do happen. Even if an owner states their dog has never bitten someone does not mean that they can’t. American Heritage Insurance Group, based in Southwest Ohio, wants our customers […]
Mother’s Day Guide 2018
Mother’s Day is less than a week away and while that’s plenty of time to prepare, you might be lost on just what to do. I know the questions I ask myself range from: what should I get her? What will she like? Should I make breakfast? How much should I spend? In reality, it’s […]
5 Tips to Manage Traffic
Traffic. It seems like no matter where we go, there it is. Especially on the heavily traveled highways in and around Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Dayton. You might just think that it adds extra time to and from work and can cause a big headache during bad weather or an accident, but traffic can actually cause […]
What if a tree falls on my house? My car? My fence?
Trees are beautiful. Tall. Majestic. Green. And also very, very heavy. Which is why if a tree falls in the direction of your house it’s terrifying. Trees have the power to cause some pretty serious damage to your home—they’re not picky about which way they fall if a sudden storm or wind gust pops up. […]
Happy Earth Day!
The First Earth Day in April 1970 It may be hard to imagine that before 1970, a factory could spew black clouds of toxic into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream, and that was perfectly legal. They could not be taken to court to stop it. How was that […]
Sexual Assault Awareness
Sexual assault can take many different forms, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault. What is sexual assault? The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim. Some forms of sexual assault include: Attempted rape Fondling or unwanted sexual touching Forcing a victim to […]
Spring Cleaning
There are few rites of spring more satisfying than the annual clean. For many people, however, the pleasure comes only after the work is finished. Your spring cleaning may never become effortless, but you can make the project more manageable — and even enjoyable. This printable checklist offers an overview of everything you need to know — […]
Relax and Recharge
TAKE TIME TO UNWIND… Stress happens. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, at times it’s unbearable. That’s why taking time for yourself is invaluable. It’s healthy to relax, renew, and rejuvenate. Stress does not merely afflict your mind; it can also affect you on a cellular level. In fact, long-term stress can lead to a wide range of […]
Flooding: Know Your Risk
What Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen during heavy rains, when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts too fast, or when dams or levees break. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. […]
Safeco Insurance® honors American Heritage Insurance Group as a Safeco® Elite Agent
Safeco Insurance has recognized American Heritage Insurance Group, as a Safeco® Elite Agent based upon outstanding performance and our commitment to serve customers as a trusted advisor. Fewer than 10% of independent insurance agencies that sell Safeco personal lines products receive this distinguished honor. At American Heritage Insurance Group, we are pleased to be among […]
Buckle Up!
Although most Americans (about 88.5 percent) wear seat belts, there still a sizable number who who don’t—despite being widely proven to save lives (almost 14,000 in 2015). Plus, we all know we need to click it to avoid that ticket. Teens are the population group least likely to wear their seat belts. It should come as no […]
Practice Builds Experience
Teen Drivers Are Inexperienced When inexperience meets the road, crash risks increase. Practice builds experience and reduces risk. Learn more and get free resources at DriveitHOME.org. Source: National Safety Council
Parental Influence
SETTING GROUND RULES Although teen driver fatalities have declined over the years, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of teen deaths. In fact, the United States is in the midst of an alarming overall increase in roadway fatalities. This makes it more important than ever for parents to be insistent on the rules set for […]
Distracted Driving for Teens
It just makes sense that a person can’t text and drive a car at the same time. Distracted driving causes crashes, and people can get hurt or killed. That’s why responsible drivers don’t text and drive (or talk on the phone while driving), and they don’t allow other distractions to pull their attention from the […]
Teen Driver Awareness
Teen Driver Awareness is extremely important, especially to parents. As you know, many teens pass their drivers test every year leading to young, inexperienced drivers. Did you know that 450,000 teens are injured in car crashes every year? More shocking numbers include 27,000 who are hospitalized and 5,500 who lose their life. While teens are […]
Common Driving Mistakes Teens Make
Being a teen driver isn’t easy. You’re developing a new skill, and the consequences of making mistakes while doing so can have serious ramifications, such as auto accidents that result in injuries, deaths, and serious car damage. And, then there’s the impact your errors have on your car insurance rates. Knowing what types of driving mistakes […]
Insuring Your Valentine’s Day Gifts
Insuring Your Valentine’s Day Gifts Valentine’s Day is a popular time for couples to exchange gifts. While some may just do a card, dinner, flowers and maybe box of chocolates, others might exchange very nice gifts such as jewelry and electronics. American Heritage Insurance Group wants people to know that they should insure expensive gifts […]