August 28, 2020
AgencyWhy Did My Home Insurance Premiums Go Up if I Didn’t File a Claim?
There are many factors that can influence your home insurance rate and cause unexpected changes, even if you don’t file a claim. A huge reason your home insurance costs may go up is changes to the home. Renovations and upgrades can raise the v...July 8, 2020
AgencyUnderstanding Home Insurance Terminology
To any new homeowner, home insurance can be confusing and intimidating. There are hundreds of insurance providers offering policies, but comparing quotes and coverages means little when the jargon is hard to understand. Here are a few common terms ...December 31, 2019
AgencyUnderstanding the 80% Rule for Homeowners Insurance
Insurance is a confusing business with multiple facets, rules and nuances. Home insurance is one necessity that has more complicated rules. When considering an insurance policy, it’s important to understand the 80% rule in home insurance. In so...October 1, 2019
AgencyProtecting Your Roof from Damage
Your roof goes through a lot. Rain, wind, snow, ice, hot, cold - it’s the shield that protects the rest of your home from the elements. But even shields aren’t invincible. It’s no secret that your roof will need repairs or replaceme...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 ...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...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...September 29, 2017
AgencyIncrease the value of your home with these small renovations.
More and more Americans are choosing to remodel their existing homes instead of moving. It seems like everyone is watching home improvement shows that reveal gorgeous – but costly – renovations. There are a lot of little fixes tha...