Disasters don't stop for recessions

Fires in homes, businesses and churches are in the newspaper headlines on a daily basis. Disasters don't stop because of a slow economy! In those same newspapers, you'll most likely find stories about thefts increasing as well (this includes employee theft, household contractors and thefts by the elderly!). Just like fires, crime continues - and is even on the rise. More than 4 in 10 Americans are concerned about how the economy will expose them to crime. Scott Spencer, Sr. VP of Chubb & Son, stated that families should allocate more resources toward their protection.

Now, more than ever, you need to protect yourself with an alarm system, sufficient insurance and - of course - a personal property inventory for your business or home. If you do experience a fire, theft or other loss, you'll have a harder time recovering financially without this documentation because being able to remember and prove ownership is key. An inventory service will provide an extremely favorable return on your investment if you need to file a claim!