wpeditor, Author at The Dowd Agencies

Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in 2025

John Dowd offered his perspective about the insurance industry in this Business West special feature.

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Employment Practices Liability Insurance and Its Importance for Business Owners

One of the growing concerns in today’s workplace environment is the risk of employee-related claims, such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment or wage disputes.

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Mitigating Risks: Key Insurance Policies Every Small Business Owner Needs

As a small business owner, you pour your heart, time and resources into your business. Having the right insurance coverage can be the difference between quickly recovering from a setback or facing overwhelming losses.

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Maximizing Employee Engagement: Crafting a Comprehensive Benefits Package

According to Glassdoor, a well-known job and recruiting website, salary is the number one consideration for candidates when searching for a job, with benefits being a very close second.

Understanding Flood Risk: A Guide to Flood Insurance in Massachusetts

Given the unpredictability of weather patterns, flood insurance is worth considering even if you’re not in a high-risk area.

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Tailoring Surety Bonds to Meet Contractors’ Needs

When a contractor comes to us for a surety bond, we want to make sure that we’re assessing their situation carefully to meet their unique needs.

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Futureproof Your Planning: Retirement Savings Beyond 401(k)s

In retirement planning, a 401(k) is a great option—but it’s just one option. There are other products that offer increased diversification, greater flexibility and benefits for estate planning.

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Strategic Asset Allocation: Building a Diversified Portfolio for Long-Term Wealth Growth

By building a diversified portfolio, you can manage risk, enhance stability and position yourself for potential higher returns.

The Dowd Agencies celebrates 125 years with $15,000 donated to local charities

“We can think of no better way to mark the milestone of our 125th anniversary than to pay it forward to some of the incredible organizations near and dear to our employees’ hearts,” said John E. Dowd Jr.

Safe Holiday Driving: Over the River and Through the Woods in One Piece

Holiday season is peak travel time. “From Atlantic to Pacific / Gee, the traffic is terrific,” goes the song, and it’s about ten times truer today than it was when Perry Como sang it in 1954. The more people on the road, the more important it is to take extra care preparing for your trip and driving with safety in mind.

Author: wpeditor