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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home cooking fires spike substantially during Thanksgiving Day. The main culprit? Unattended cooking. Share our tips with your Insureds to prevent unnecessary fire claims! DOs: ? Keep children at least 3 feet from the stove and oven. ? Make sure your smoke detectors are working, and you have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. ? Be mindful of electrical cords, including extension cords and electrical cooker cords. Make sure they are out of the way to avoid tripping hazards and aren’t in areas where they can get wet. Do not plug extension cords into each other. ? If a pot handle is hot, turn off the stove and place a kitchen towel on the handle so people won’t accidentally burn themselves. DON’Ts: ? Do not leave items on the stove or in the oven unattended. ? Avoid putting a frozen or partially frozen turkey in a frier. ? Do not fry a turkey inside or near flammable hazards. Instead, set up your frying station outside on even pavement. ? Resist over-stuffing your oven. Not only can this cause uneven cooking, but items may also spill and burn. Check items frequently. ? Do not heat a pot on high heat without something in the pot. - #SMG #securitymutual #homeowners #homeinsurance #homeownertips #insuranceagent #thanksgivingtips #firesafety

?? Lisa Kanellis celebrates her 40th work anniversary with Security Mutual Insurance! ?? Over the past four decades, Lisa has brought invaluable expertise to her roles, having served as a Board of Directors for SMIC, SCIC, & SM Brokers, the Chief Compliance Officer for SMIC, and the current Secretary and Treasurer. Her professional credentials are equally impressive, with certifications as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a Certified Human Resources Professional (SHRM-CP), and a licensed insurance agent and notary. Lisa is also a proud member of the National Society of Human Resources Management. Thank you, Lisa, for your invaluable contributions to Security Mutual! - #SMG #securitymutual #nyinsurance #insuranceagent #professionalgrowth

Jamie Murphy, CIC, AINS, API, CPIA has been promoted to Territory Manager / Marketing Coordinator! In her expanded role, Jamie will focus on growing and building strong relationships with agents while managing internal and external communications. Congratulations, Jamie! - #SMG #securitymutual #insuranceagent #nyinsurance

Security Mutual Group President/CEO Ron Wilder and Lisa Kanellis, Secretary & Treasurer made their way to their final donation destination, providing the Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties Board members Kevin Cartmill, Bethany Huey, and Shannon MacCarrick (Executive Director) with a $10,000 donation! The Habitat for Humanity Board members gave Ron & Lisa a tour of one of their current houses being renovated and discussed all of the projects that Habitat is working on and plans for the next few months. This is a working Board, and their efforts are appreciated throughout Tompkins and Cortland Counties. SMG is grateful our donation is going to a great cause. Pictured: Kevin Cartmill, Lisa Kanellis, Bethany Huey, Tziona Szajman (Homeowner-to-be), Shannon MacCarrick, and Ron Wilder. - #SMG #securitymutual #insuranceagent #nyinsurance #donation

Security Mutual Group President/CEO Ron Wilder (right) and Lisa Kanellis, Secretary & Treasurer (left) set foot to yet another destination to spread thanks, this time to the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, where they enjoyed learning more about the Cancer Resource Center and seeing where they serve the Tompkins County community. They were pleased to have met such wonderful people who work with the CRCFL and are grateful that Security Mutual Group was able to donate $10,000 to such a giving and caring organization. Pictured L-R: Lisa Kanellis (SMG), Carla Baudrons, (CRCFL), Steph Bailey (Cayuga Health Foundation), Bert Scholl (CRCFL), Julia Caligiovanni (CRCFL) & Ron Wilder (SMG) - #SMG #securitymutual #insuranceagent #nyinsurance #donation

Security Mutual Group President/CEO Ron Wilder (right) and Lisa Kanellis, Secretary & Treasurer (left) hit the road again and met with Aly Evans (middle), Executive Director of Foodnet Meals on Wheels, to present a $10,000 donation! We were impressed by Foodnet's extensive outreach, as they deliver 140,000 meals each year and serve over 600 clients in the Tompkins County area with daily meals. Foodnet provides healthy meal delivery, offering hot, balanced, and nutritious meals to clients who are unable to shop for or prepare food for themselves. Additionally, the drivers do more than just deliver meals; they check in with each client at every delivery and can call for help if needed. Security Mutual group is very grateful for the service they provide in our area. For more information on Foodnet Meals On Wheels check them out at www.foodnet.org. - #SMG #securitymutual #insuranceagent #nyinsurance #donation

Each winter, some of the most common homeowner insurance claims include: ?? Damage from weight of snow and ice ?? Roof damage from wind, freezing rain, or snow ?? Frozen or burst pipes ?? Fires from improper HVAC or heating equipment maintenance Insurance agents can help policyholders take extra steps to protect their homes by sharing Security Mutual’s Home Winterizing Checklist! Even prioritizing a few items can go a long way toward protecting your home. Visit Security Mutual to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCq-8KqC - #SMG #securitymutual #homeowners #homeinsurance #homeownertips #insuranceagent #winterprep

Did you know that falling trees are one of the top causes of personal liability claims in New York? If a tree or branch falls and injures a guest or damages someone’s property (e.g., your neighbor’s fence, a parked car in your driveway, etc.), you could be liable for the damages. The solution? Prune your trees in the fall when they are dormant to limit hazards and avoid winter damage! Look out for: ?? Dead trees, which inevitably fall from rot ?? Overgrown branches can hinder visibility and fall when weakened ?? Snow storms can weigh down branches with ice and snow. Visit Security Mutual to learn about personal liability coverage, included in our homeowner insurance policies! - #securitymutual #SMG #nyinsurance #insurance #insuranceagent #homeowners #personalliability #treeremoval

Security Mutual Group President/CEO Ron Wilder (right) and Lisa Kanellis, Secretary & Treasurer (left), met with the T-Burg Takes on Pediatric Cancer Board, providing them with a $10,000 donation! SMG is very grateful to have such a wonderful group of individuals serving on the board. We have learned how they partner with hospitals in Rochester and Syracuse to support families in need with everyday expenses while caring for their children fighting cancer - "Fighting Pediatric Cancer One Family at a Time." This is one of the few charities where 99% of the donations reach those in need! Check them out at: https://tburgtakeson.com/ Pictured L-R: Lisa Kanellis, Scott Sherwood, Tina Sherwood, Lindsay Hart, Juston Smith, Chelsey Smith, Kyle Mosher, Ron Wilder

Security Mutual Group President/CEO Ron Wilder (right) and Lisa Kanellis, Secretary & Treasurer (left), met with Joe Sammons, Hospicare & Palliative Care Services's Executive Director (center), and Emily Hopkins, Director of Development and Community Relations, providing them with a $10,000 donation! Our team enjoyed learning more about Hospicare's mission and outreach in the Tompkins and Cortland County areas and are so pleased that Security Mutual Group is able to donate to such an important organization in our area. Stay tuned as they hit the road to donate more checks to other wonderful organizations that give back to our community!