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Wayne Mutual introduces electronic funds transfer (EFT)

Wayne Mutual Insurance now offers a simplified way to pay your insurance bill: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).  With EFT, Wayne Mutual will draw payments directly from your checking, savings or credit union account every month. Your insurance bill is automatically paid on time, conveniently and with no hassle.

Save Time!  No more writing checks and dropping them in the mail.
Save Money!  If you pay with EFT, you will not have to pay any service charges.
Save Worry!  No more forgotten payments, late payments or risk of cancellation.

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Safety tips for autumn

As cooler autumn temperatures arrive, many homeowners begin preparing their homes and yards for the rough winter months ahead. Here are a few items to consider this autumn:

Clean and inspect your chimney and furnace

Have a professional chimney sweep check your fireplace and chimney. Annual cleanings will remove any buildup of creosote that could lead to a chimney fire. Inspections can detect obstructions or cracks in the chimney. Also, have your furnace cleaned and inspected to keep it running trouble-free and to prevent carbon monoxide leakage into your home. Autumn is also an excellent time to change your furnace filters.

Check Your Detectors

Check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and make certain they are in good working order.

Clear away leaves and needles

Keep your roof, gutters, drains and landscaping free of leaves and pine needles to eliminate fire hazards and prevent water back-ups. Raking leaves can be a strenuous task. Work at a proper pace; do not try to pull too many wet leaves at one time. Create at least a 30-foot safety zone around your home by raking leaves, dead limbs, and twigs. Remove dead tree branches that extend over roofs.

Disposing of leaves

Do not dispose of leaves by burning: this can lead to brush fires, air pollution and breathing difficulties. Instead, have them hauled away by your private refuse hauler or community pick-up program or dispose of them at a community drop-off site, or at a commercial yard waste processing site in your area. Other options include spreading them as mulch around trees, shrubs and in planting beds or adding them to your compost pile. Wear gloves while raking leaves to prevent blisters and possible allergic reactions. Wear ear protection when using a blower.

Prevent insect bites and stings

Be aware of the presence of bees while you are working or eating outdoors or attending outdoor events. Remove possible nesting sites around your home by inspecting the exterior, particularly the eaves and shutters. Seal any openings larger that 1/8". Watch for bees entering or leaving the same area of your home or yard. Examine your lawn before mowing, particularly around fruit trees.

Wayne Mutual receives high marks for claims service

Wayne Mutual continues to receive approval from its policyholders for its service in handling claims.  Since 1996, when the company began using reply cards to measure customer satisfaction, more than 6,800 cards have been sent to policyholders.  Of these, approximately 26 percent have been returned, with more than 95 percent indicating they are pleased with the company's claims service.  The exact figures are as follows: