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June 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021Spotlight On: 1st Time Buyers
The housing market is booming right now and if you just bought a home, congratulations! However, homeownership comes with an unavoidable expense: home insurance. Disasters such as fire outbreaks and natural calamities like floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes can cause widespread damage to your property. The most important thing you can buy for your home? A home insurance policy. Discover three tips to increase and improve your home insurance coverage.
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May 18, 2021May 18, 2021The Philadelphia Contributionship’s Digital Archives
Over the years the records of The Philadelphia Contributionship have been used for multiple types of research. Homeowners seeking to restore their homes look to see if a survey existed; genealogists check to see where their ancestors lived. Scholars use them for even more varied purposes; architectural historians might look at the patterns of building, others might investigate the types of businesses that were insured and descriptions of the factories. Check out our most recent...
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May 13, 2021May 13, 2021Hurricane Preparation: 7 Important Steps to Follow
The National Weather Service has designated May 9-15 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. And when it comes to natural disasters, nothing causes damage and destruction like a hurricane. It is important to know if you live in the path of a hurricane because as scary as it sounds, it’s nearly inevitable that you’ll experience some type of damage to your home or property. This is where working with your local agent and picking the correct...
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April 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021Preventing Damage After Flood
Sometimes, even with all the preparation water can still find its way into your home. And something as small as an inch of water in the home can cause extensive - and expensive - water damage. The most dangerous issue that can be caused by water? Mold. And curious to find out the answer from the quiz we posted on our social media pages? Read the post to figure out how quickly mold can start...
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April 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021Spotlight on - Flood
This month’s Spotlight on is all about Flood Insurance – what is Flood Insurance, why you need it and how we at TPC can help you talk to your agent and understand the steps involved with getting Flood insurance. We worked our New Jersey Territory Manager, Paula Pacheco, and the National Flood Service to help break down all things Flood related.
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April 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021April 15, 1771 at The Philadelphia Contributionship
Ever wonder what a difference a day makes - or in this case 91,312 days -in the workings of The Philadelphia Contributionship? Well you are in luck! Our Archivist, Carol Smith, writes about what a meeting of members would have been like two hundred and fifty years ago in 1771.
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April 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Top Workplace 2021
We are very pleased to announce that The Philadelphia Contributionship has once again been named as one of the Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia area! The list of Top Workplaces is published through The Philadelphia Inquirer and is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.
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April 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021Tips for Protecting Your Home from Heavy Rain:
We all know the age old saying – “April Showers bring May Flowers”. But the April showers and rainy weather can bring with it serious home damage if you are not prepared and protected. Here are some tips to protect your home from the rainy season and also important policy information.
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March 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021Spotlight on ... Claims
Introducing the very first article from our blog new series "Spotlight On." This series will feature interviews and articles from all parts of the insurance world written by and featuring TPC employees and partners. This month we are putting the Spotlight On our Claims Department and the new state-of-the-art technology our Field Claim Representatives are using to enhance our policyholder's experience and keep up with our constantly evolving industry.
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March 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021Patio Heater Safety
With the weather starting to slowly warm up just a little bit, more people are moving outside for COVID safe social interactions. And a lot of these outdoor activities can involve a personal heater. If you are using an outdoor heater, be sure to know the risks of using them before you flip the switch!
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