Story by Insurance Information Institute Riding a bike to work or school is a great way to get some exercise, save money on commuting costs and cut back on your carbon footprint. Regardless of how you plan to use your bicycle, it is important to know the rules of the road and properly insure your bike.   And it’s a fact that bike riding is gaining in popularity. The League of American Bicyclists points out that the “number of trips made by bicycle more than double...

Story by Insurance Information Institute With temperatures soaring throughout the country, many people will be taking advantage of the heat-beating enjoyment of a swimming pool. Whether you have a luxury in-ground pool or plan to blow up an inflatable kiddie pool, it is important to consider the insurance and safety implications.   Swimming pools are more popular than ever before. An estimated 8.8 million swimming pools are in residential or public use in the United States today, accor...

In 2012, Oregon held the #2 spot for highest number of acres burned in national wildfires. 1,256,049 acres were burned in Oregon in 2012. Washington sat in the #12 spot with 259,526 acres burned. While wildfires are less frequent than many states, the dense foliage in our incredibly green area causes serious destruction from the rapid spread when one does hit. With the terrible tragedy in Arizona, where 19 firefighters lost their lives in a wildfire, staying safe this summer is of t...