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Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors

Restaurants seeking new ways to stay operational during the pandemic are constructing temporary structures to extend the outdoor dining season. Use of these structures without proper safety precautions and adequate protections for customers and employees could lead to unforeseen legal and safety consequences.

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When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted business owners and their employees to find new ways to keep employees and their families safe and secure. Many organizations are assisting working parents by allowing employees to bring their children to work. In areas where traditional daycare facilities may be unavailable, some employers are setting up temporary daycare services on-site.

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Strategies for reopening your fitness club

The June edition of ClubSolutions Magazine, a publication for health club operators, features an article by Jayson Scott, national program director for Cincinnati’s fitness, sports and recreation program. He offers tips for health and fitness facilities as they reopen after shutdowns to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Adapt your business continuity plan for COVID-19 conditions

With hurricane season now upon us and the risks of wildfires increasing every day in the summer heat, planning for natural disasters is an inevitable and necessary part of every disaster preparation or business continuity plan. But how effective will these plans be in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic?

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Fireworks: Resist dangerous temptation

It is hard to deny that fireworks during Independence Day are as American as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie! For many people, celebrating our country’s independence includes setting off fireworks on and around the Fourth of July. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellations of some organized fireworks displays, more people will be motivated to set off their own fireworks at home. While a spectacular fireworks display is both impressive and entertaining, remember that fireworks are explosives best left in the hands of professionals.

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Independent agents representing Cincinnati Insurance can learn more about our COVID-19 response by visiting our agency portal.

Here for You

Cincinnati puts the health and safety of our associates, agents and customers at the top of our priorities. That’s why we’ve put our business continuity plans in action, ensuring we do our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to deliver the outstanding service you deserve. We know it’s important to keep our business running, ready to serve you and fulfill the promises we’ve made to you.

Ready to take claims 

Our field claims associates already work remotely in the communities they serve, so they are well prepared to handle your claims. Innovative tools – photo-based estimating technology for vehicle claims and video for property claims when appropriate – offer virtual, no-contact claims handing options to respond to you. Each representative is trained to take extra precautions when an in-person response is necessary. Report your claim to your local independent insurance agent or to us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Ready to answer billing questions

You may be understandably concerned about your ability to pay premiums as government mandated closures are lifted and normal billing resumes. Your local independent agent or Cincinnati can help:

  • Corporate billing (for direct-billed commercial, management liability, excess homeowners or surety accounts) - 877-942-2455
  • Personal lines billing - 888-242-8811, Ext 2002
  • Life insurance billing - 877-564-0214
  • Worksite companies seeking payment options other than paper check, please contact Worksite Billing Group - 877-564-0214
  • Excess and surplus policies have unique constraints and considerations. Please talk with your agent.

Ready to support our associates

Almost all our associates are working remotely and communicating virtually to keep our services going. While we have a limited number of associates in location critical roles reporting to our Headquarters, we’re practicing social distancing and complying with the guidance and regulations provided by government and health officials to keep our associates safe.

We continue to monitor and evaluate the pandemic daily and adjust our practices accordingly.

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