Halloween News

Holiday Policy Language: Halloween Edition

Can I be honest for a minute? I’m not a Halloween fan. It makes my list of favorite holidays right after Columbus Day and before Black Friday. No, I’m not planning on giving you my top ten holiday list (although …

Travelers Says Property-Related Claims Spike on Halloween

On Halloween, homeowners have more to worry about than running out of candy for trick-or-treaters. The Travelers insurance company says there are 24 percent more property crime-related claims on Halloween than an average day. To prevent theft or vandalism, the …

Safe, Happy Halloween From ‘World’s Leading Authority on Poisoned Candy’

I have a second, unpaid job. It’s seasonal. Each year during the last two weeks of October, I field a lot of calls from reporters. You see, I’m the world’s leading authority on poisoned Halloween candy. I acquired this distinction …

Trick or Treat: Penn. Regulators Offer Tips to Avoid Halloween Hazards

Things that go bump in the night could get bumpier on Halloween — so the Pennsylvania Insurance Department is reminding homeowners to use common sense on trick-or-treat night.Regulators caution that with so many unpredictable elements at play, the chances of …

Agents Can Advise Clients on Halloween Coverage, Accident Prevention

The Halloween night is filled with frightful risks. Fortunately. insurance agents can play a helpful role by advising their clients about coverage and accident prevention. • The Insurance Information Institute says standard homeowners and renters insurance policies provide coverage for …