Distracted Driving: It’s Not Only Dangerous, It’s Against the Law
It’s imperative to understand what distracted driving is, how you can manage it, and what the consequences are when you get behind the wheel.
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Safe Travel Tips to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
You might be familiar with the opening sequence of the movie National Lampoons Vacation. Clark Griswold and his family pile into the “family truckster,” while the song “holiday road” plays in the background. If your family, like many, will be hitting the road to see relatives and friends this holiday season, you’ll want to ensure your trip is a little
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‘Tis the Season! Safe Winter Storage for Summer Recreational Vehicles
As we prepare for another New England winter, take time to secure safe winter storage for your summer recreational vehicles such as RVs, boats, motorcycles, or fair-weather cars like convertibles.
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College Bound: Do You Have the Right Insurance for your Student?
If you are sending your child off to college this fall, you have a lot on your plate. From school supplies to dorm-room essentials, you want to make sure they have everything they need to settle in and study hard. While you are checking things off your list, don’t forget about insurance coverage.
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Mind the Gap(s)
Insurance policies aren’t all-encompassing Most people assume that if they have homeowners insurance, auto insurance and life insurance, they are protected in case of life’s major emergencies, but that is typically not the case. That’s why it’s important to review your coverage regularly with your agent. Here are a few of the most common gaps in coverage that we find.
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Insurance Matters: 5 Tips for Surviving New England Potholes
You can’t always avoid them, but you can minimize the damage As winter turns to spring and temperatures rise, the roads of New England begin to heave and crack. Here are a few tips to keep you out of a repair rut and to help you avoid having to file a claim. 1. Eyes on the Road. This goes without
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Bundling Your Insurance Plans Can Help You Save a Bundle
If you’re like most people, you are likely already aware of the benefits of bundling. Perhaps you bundle your cable, internet and phone service. Or maybe you bundle your order as a value meal at your local fast-food restaurant (would you like fries with that?). Bundling your insurance policies––for example home, auto and life––can also save you both time and
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Planning a DIY project? Don’t Injure Yourself…
Before you measure twice, think twice—and consider the implications Across the nation, it’s happening every day. Executives and editors channeling their inner electrician. Stockbrokers and sous chefs playing professional plumber. Teachers, office managers, personal trainers and innumerable others embarking on a serious building endeavor. And, in many cases, insurance agents cringing for them. Yes, it’s a DIY world out there,
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What to expect during an auto claims inspection
A simple process to ensure your claim is covered There is a reason why the phrase “accidents happen” is so cliché: because it’s so true. And when it comes to car accidents, it’s especially true on the icy roads of New England in fall and winter. If you’ve been fortunate enough to have never had a car accident, congratulations! Still,
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National Insurance Awareness Day
3 ways to recognize the importance of this oft-overlooked essential National Insurance Awareness Day falls on Wednesday, June 28. No fireworks. No cookouts. No decorations. Let’s face it, thinking about insurance is not fun. But still, taking a few minutes to recognize this day could have a tremendous impact on your life, and the lives of your family members. Everyone
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