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The Super Bowl is one of the biggest party events of the season. Your
friends and you need to keep all your attention focused on the game, and
that means no distractions around the home. There is nothing that ends a
good time faster than someone getting hurt.

Home office workers across the nation who thought that the season of
celebration has ceased can get excited about a new commemoration:
National Home Office Safety and Security Week. From January 6-13,
entrepreneurs all over the country will be analyzing the safety of their
work environments in observance of this responsible occasion, and there
are a few simple tips to get anyone started.

There are some New Year’s resolutions that will never go out of style.
These often involve weight, education, relationships and
self-improvement. People who identify as unhappy are more likely to try
to change their lives with resolutions. The tricky part about making
these resolutions, however, is to stick with them and see them through.
The majority of people don’t. Each type of resolution requires a
slightly different outlook.

With New Year’s Eve around the corner, not only is it time to get your resolutions ready, but it’s also time to prepare for a happy, fun but safe night of celebrating. New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a night of fun and celebrating the ringing in of 2013, which is why it is important to be prepared and plan wisely to avoid any accidents or mishaps. And keep in mind, with the chance of so many irresponsible drivers on the road, don’t forget to make sure your North Carolina auto insurance is up to date and you’ve got the coverage you need in case an accident were to occur.

Continue reading for some helpful safety tips to keep in mind for your upcoming celebration of the New Year!

Are you ready to face the New Year?  With all the hustle and bustle of
Christmas coming to a close, you may just want to sit on your couch and
hope you make it till midnight on New Year’s Eve to see the ball drop. 
Don’t worry.  Even if you are asleep, the New Year will happen.  When
you wake up on January 1st, you can think about some New Year’s
resolutions and get started making any changes you’d like for the
upcoming year.

 As we close out 2012 and begin planning for 2013, take this time to review your insurance and discuss any future plans with your insurance agent. We like to explain to our clients that annual insurance renewals aren’t just about the premium dollars. An annual review is a time to look over your whole insurance situation. Coverages, as well as, money.

The holiday season brings both great joy and added stress to manage.
Added chores of shopping, entertaining and family obligations can take a
heavy toll on the best disposition. Not only does stress associated
with the holidays have an impact on your well being psychologically, it
can also be a dangerous time of year associated with increased fires,
car accidents and other calamities. While insurance is a necessity of
life and can create peace of mind that is highly valued, it is always
better when there is no need to use it.

It’s amazing how fast time has flown by. It seems as if 2012 had just started and now it’s coming to a close. Here at Spivey Insurance we want to take the time to thank all of you for making 2012 a great year.  Our wish for all of you is that 2013 is a […]

Throwing a holiday party at work is a great way to show your employees
how much you appreciate their hard work. Whether you choose to throw the
party at the office or a restaurant, your employees can have a lot of
fun eating tasty treats, drinking refreshing cocktails and chatting with
their coworkers. Although holiday work parties can be a lot of fun,
they can get out of hand sometimes. For example, if an employee drinks
too much and gets into a car accident on his way home, the company could
be responsible. Here are some tips for throwing a safe holiday party:

McCauley Culkin was home alone when the mean burglars came to rob his
family, and the Grinch stole Christmas from right under the noses of the
sleeping Whos in Whoville. Alright, alright we know both of those
stories had a funny and happy ending, but we can bet if you are the
victim of a home burglary this holiday season, the ending won’t seem as
happy… and definitely not funny!