Saturday, September 25, 2021 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR COLLECTIONS From the rare piece of artistic expression, to the finely crafted piece of jewelry – and most everything in between – a Personal Articles policy can provides high-quality insurance protection for your precious personal collections. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Cancer Prevention: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Decontamination Firefighters face numerous hazards while performing in the line of duty; and, the risks of severe and potentially fatal injuries from the dangerous conditions at a fire scene are well documented. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 8, 2019Do you enjoy using a golf cart around your neighborhood? For going to the pool? Taking the kids trick-or-treating? Do you keep a golf cart at the beach or at the lake? What if your golf cart gets stolen - or flooded? Is your golf cart licensed for road use? Do you let others borrow it? READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 7, 2019News You Can USE! Your ESO can be held liable for things your members post online – even on their personal accounts. VFIS has sample guidelines for your organizations - Use these guidelines to help develop policies and manage difficult social media issues: READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 23, 2018Preserve your prized jewelry and watches By Matthew Cluxton Jewelry can be both sentimental and practical. Take care to preserve your collectible jewelry. Jewelry and watches have a strong appeal to many people. They can represent sentiment, personal adornment, private assets, family heirlooms and collectible works of art. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 23, 2018Make sure loaned school items are covered Check coverage for items loaned from school. As each new school semester begins, take note of the items your child brings home. For example, many school districts are assigning laptop computers to students for their personal use. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 23, 2018Personal articles: Protect your valuable property Jewelry is just one category of items that can be protected with personal articles coverage. Gold and diamonds and furs, oh my! While your homeowners policy may cover valuables when lost, stolen or damaged, many policies limit the valuation of items such as jewelry, silverware, works of art, furs or collectibles. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 23, 2018New jewelry? Remember to insure those valuable gifts By Kirsten Faherty Protect your valuable gifts; remember to add them to your insurance policy. Valentine's Day, Christmas, Birthdays and Anniversaries provide us with good reasons for presenting special – and often valuable – gifts to our loved ones. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 26, 2017What does "VFIS" stand for in VFIS of North Carolina? The "VFIS" acronym started being widely used in 1971 when the new logo incorporated the policy program initials - "Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services." READ MORE >>
Friday, January 13, 2017 By Mike Baker, Director of VFIS Risk Control Frigid temperatures, heavy snow, icy roads, strong winds, flooding and more can make winter particularly dangerous. Make sure your emergency service organization (ESO) is prepared for hazardous weather by checking your station for the following items: READ MORE >>
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