Posts Tagged ‘Home’
“Does My Homeowners Insurance Cover That?”
If you have homeowners insurance, you know that you’re covered in the event of fire damage or if you encounter a few sticky finger thieves. Now that the holidays are right around the corner and more people will be visiting your home, it’s time to cover three potential scenarios that may happen to you this…
Read MoreVandalism Are you covered?
With creepy clowns in the news, and Halloween around the corner, homeowners are concerned about vandalism. What can you do to protect your home from mischief? What insurance coverage is available to you the homeowner for vandalism? Damage to your home because of vandalism or malicious mischief to your home is usually covered under Coverage…
Read MoreEmergency Planning for Pet Owners
Pets are so important to many of us. For many they are a huge part of the family. This time of year we hear a lot about emergency preparedness. How can you prepare your pets for an emergency. Did you know Ready.gov has resources for savvy pet owners. They even have tips for making an…
Read MoreHousehold Safety Checklist
The new school year is fast approaching, and for some of us is already here. We have a couple of weeks left of this summer. Now is a great time to review some household safety practices, as a family. Here are a few questions to ask: Household Safety Checklist In case of fire, does your…
Read MoreTips for Renters
Do you rent a house or apartment? If you are considering renting a new house or apartment then here are a few tips for renters… Did you know that state by state, tenant laws vary? Before you move make sure you have the right information. Government sites like USA.gov can be a great source of information.…
Read MoreSnow Shoveling and CO Poisoning
What could snow shoveling possibly have to do with Carbon Monoxide poisoning? When you think of snow related injuries, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of tripping on icy snow filled walkways, or being hit with a snowball? You probably don’t think of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning, but it is something to take precautions…
Read MoreFrozen Pipes… Are you covered?
Uh-Oh! Frozen Pipes? It’s been very cold and looks like this will continue for at least a few more days. If your pipes burst in this cold winter weather, are you covered? Well the good news for you is that water damage is one of the most commonly filled insurance claims. That being said,…
Read MoreHow much Energy is Used Yearly? In Massachusetts?
Do you know how much energy is used yearly by people living in the United States? Do you know how much energy is used yearly by people living in Massachusetts? First off lets start with how energy is measured. Energy is measured in BTU. BTU is defined as; the amount of heat required to raise…
Read MoreThere is an App for that…
Looking for a new App? Are you like me, always on your phone? If so then you may be happy to find out that many of the companies our agency represent have an App * for you to download… What do the Apps Offer? Policy information at your finger tips Easy claim filing Road side…
Read MoreLight Bulb, Light Bulb…What’s the difference?
Are you a homeowner? Do you have an electric bill? Can the light bulb you use affect your bill? Have you heard of LED lighting, or being energy efficient? Then you’ll want to read this. In recent years Light bulbs have been modified to be more energy efficient. Replace your old traditional incandescent light bulbs…
Read More