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title: Active Insurance Solutions Blog Posts from 2017
description: Blog posts published by Active Insurance Solutions in 2017
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# Past Articles

## Published in 2017

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[**Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster** — _From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear._ — A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories). — Larger homes, more open… — Dec 1, 2017](/blog/2017/why-today-s-homes-burn-faster)

[**How to Lower Your Auto Insurance Bill** — _It’s easy to lower your insurance costs — especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles._ — Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad campaigns to convince you to “switch and save” — but the truth is, many people can… — Nov 3, 2017](/blog/2017/how-to-lower-your-auto-insurance-bill)

[**Do You Need Umbrella Insurance?** — One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could result in a multi-car accident. And you could be held liable to others for the… — Oct 16, 2017](/blog/2017/do-you-need-umbrella-insurance)