July 31, 2019
AgencyIs Increasing Your Auto Deductible the Right Thing to Do?
When you choose your car insurance policy, you’ll likely see that you have a choice of deductibles. In some cases, you will even be able to choose several. Deductibles represent your own obligation to pay for vehicle damage or related losses. T...June 28, 2019
AgencyDoes Homeowners Insurance Cover Bed Bugs
A bed bug is about the size of an apple seed. Even though they are so small, they are damaging and dangerous pests that can be very hard to get rid of. If you have bed bugs, your first step should be to speak to an exterminator. Then, learn about the...April 15, 2019
AgencyHow to help prevent clothes dryer fires
Clothes dryer fires can happen when lint from your laundry builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct itself. If lint blocks the air flow, it can cause heat to build up, resulting in a fire. In fact, according to the U.S. Consumer Producer Safety...March 6, 2019
AgencyTips for Preventing Frozen Pipes
Winter in New England comes with snow, ice and other weather that isn’t so nice - like extremely cold temperatures. When temperatures drop, pipes in your home are more likely to freeze. Frozen pipes are a top risk of property damage when ...January 30, 2019
AgencyStaying warm – and safe – this winter
As winter kicks into full gear and the snow is building up outside, you may be looking forward to staying cozy and warm indoors. But did you know that half of all home heating fires occur in December, January and February? Home fires caused by heat...December 11, 2018
AgencyPrepare your home for winter
Winter is right around the corner. That usually means skiing, hot cocoa and lots of snow and ice. Before winter weather hits, it’s important to get your home ready to withstand the harsh conditions. Making home maintenance a priority beforehan...November 7, 2018
AgencyWhen being a safe driver is not enough
Nearly one in eight U.S. drivers was uninsured in 2015, putting insured drivers at greater risk in the event of an auto accident, according to a new study. If you get into a crash caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver, you may be on the hook...July 16, 2018
AgencyMillion-dollar peace of mind
Approximately 15 million civil lawsuits are filed every year. So, if you have a paycheck, then you should have umbrella insurance. An umbrella policy kicks in where your homeowners and auto polices leave off, providing you with extra protectio...May 29, 2018
AgencyUnderstanding the difference between your home’s market value versus replacement cost
Your home is where you sleep, where you feel the safest and where you keep your valuables and personal belongings. Yet more than half of homes in the U.S. are underinsured according to estimates by Marshall & Swift/Boeckh. This may be because ho...March 21, 2018
AgencyAccident? We believe in second chances.
We all make mistakes, and sometimes even the safest drivers may get into an accident or two. With second chance accident forgiveness coverage, your first surchargeable accident in any 36-month period will be forgiven. The hope is this extra coverage...