R.Kirk Mackey recently wrote an article which appeared in Business West. The article is entitled “Know the Numbers”, and in it Kirk reviews some of the recent changes that affect Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Read the full article here.
Read MoreThe following article was provided by Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents in their February 2012 Registry News: Massachusetts car buyers are being charged so-called “documentation preparation” fees that can range as high as $400 supposedly for processing paperwork and storage of documents,according to a state-wide survey by the Office of Consumer Affairs. The Office of Consumer Affairs surveyed almost 190
Read MoreJohn E. Dowd, Jr. was recently interviewed on ABC 40 to discuss how the recent wild weather could affect home insurance rates. Click here for the full story
Read MoreHurricane Irene left hundreds of homeowners with flooding damange. WWLP recently interviewd John Dowd on what homeowners need to know about flood insurance. Click here to view the story.
Read MoreWESTFIELD, Mass. — Residents of Hampden and Worcester Counties who stayed at hotels, motels or other short-term lodging at their own expense because their homes were damaged in the June 1 severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for reimbursement of those expenses. Survivors must have had damage to their homes or loss of utilities on or after the June
Read MoreCertificates of insurance, evidence of coverage forms and binders (collectively hereafter referred to as “certificates of insurance”) are intended to summarize insurance policies, including liability limits, in lieu of providing the actual polices to insureds or third parties as proof of coverage. The Massachusetts Division of Insurance (“Division”) has been informed, however, that some insurance companies and insurance producers are
Read MoreSBA Assistance SBA provides low-interest business loans of up to $2 million to cover both repair of physical damage and to help a business overcome distaster-related economic injury. Rates will not exceed 4 percent for businesses with no other credit options and repayment terms of up to 30 years are available. If your business property secures and existing mortgage, a
Read MoreThe Red Cross Safe and Well website is being used to track residents who have been displaced by the tornadoes in the Springfield area. It is a free, public communication tool where those affected by disasters can register on the site and post messages that they are safe. Loved ones can then conduct a search on the site to view
Read MoreRobert W. Gilbert, Jr., President and CEO has been appointed to the Holyoke Community College Board of Trustees. Click here to read more
Read MoreInfo for BUSINESSES: FEMA and other federal agencies are currently in the middle of conducting an assessment. This assessment and further federal action may lead to resources becoming available in the future, but nothing as of yet. They’ve provided links to various business assistance agencies that can be found at the link below, but until the fed completes the assessment
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