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When you have a loss, you count on your insurance to make things right. Insurance fraud can take away that secunty. But you can protea yourself, says the VSP1FP. • Get Educated. .Are you covered7 Become thoroughly familiar with your insurance policies before you need to make a claim. • Get Organized. Can you find your policies after a nat ural disaster or fire7 File them in a safe place, prefer ably in a fire proof lock box or safety deposit box so that you can easily retrieve your documents in an emergency • Keep an Inventory. Do you know what you've lost7 Inventory your household's contents, and update your inventory at regular intervals. (Visit the Insurance Information Institute at www.iii.org for free software to help you get started.) If possible, keep your receipts or proofs-of purchase for big ticket items art, jewelry, TVs, cameras and the like - in the same location. Consider scanning your documents and saving the images to a computer disc for quick access. • In the event that you must make of a claim, take that proverbial ounce of prevention by following these easy guidelines. • Make sure your insurance agent is licensed in the commonwealth of Virginia. Agents are licensed by the Bureau of Insurance, Virginia State Corporation Commission. r

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