The Ins and Outs of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
A requirement for all employers in Massachusetts, we discuss some of the ins and outs of workers’ compensation insurance.
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Take Seven Steps to Prevent a Fall
We’re here to share some steps to take to prevent falls, which are a leading cause of ER visits, hip fractures, and fatal head injuries.
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Small Business Insurance 101: A Crash Course in Policies
Protect the small business you’ve worked hard to grow—we offer information on common insurance policies and what they cover.
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Should You Purchase Seasonal Business Insurance?
Seasonal business insurance can provide coverage for businesses that are only open for a few weeks or months of the year, such as Christmas tree farms, public pools or outdoor recreational facilities.
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Cyberattacks: Your Business Is at Risk
If you feel like no company is safe from cyberattacks, you’re right. Last year, heavy hitters like Equifax, Yahoo and even the federal government were victims of hackers. If businesses with extensive resources and security measures are at risk, how can smaller businesses hope to protect themselves?
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Emergency Preparedness: Do You Have the Coverage You Need?
Because having the right insurance coverage plays such a key role in being prepared for emergencies, the third week of National Preparedness Month is designated as Check Your Insurance Coverage Week.
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Some Commercial Vehicles in MA Subject to New Regulations
Effective Sept. 1, Massachusetts State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22 will bring about changes to the type and placement of markings required on some commercial vehicles.
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5 Types of Business Insurance Every Company Needs
Owning a business is fraught with risk, so having the right insurance coverage in place is critical to mitigating it. Business owners have access to a vast array of insurance plans and policies to protect them. Here are five types of business insurance that need to be in place.
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Protecting Your Premises (and Assets) with Proper Business Insurance Coverage
On a rainy day, your outlook could become gloomy if a customer enters your business or property and suffers a slip-and-fall injury on a wet floor. This could lead to an injury claim.
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A personal message from John Dowd, president and CEO
Celebrating 35 years with the Dowd Agencies Forbes magazine noted that less than a third of family-owned businesses survive the transition from the first generation to the second, and fewer than 50 percent of those successfully transition to a third generation. We clearly broke this mold: The Dowd Insurance Agencies is a fourth-generation, family-owned, leading insurance provider that has had
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