Haunt Happily, Claim Less: APCIA’s Guidance for a Safe Halloween Celebration

As kids, parents and yard haunters fill candy bowls, finalize costumes and perfect their spooky decorations, the American Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (APCIA) reminds residents and drivers to take a few simple steps to keep Halloween safe and avoid auto and homeowners insurance claims.

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. ‘With Halloween parties there are more cars on the road, kids in masks trick-or-treating throughout neighborhoods, and it’s easy to forget about the increased potential for homeowners or auto insurance claims,’ said Karen Collins, APCIA assistant vice president for personal lines policy.

There are simple steps that every homeowner and driver can take to help make it a safe and claim-free Halloween.’