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Family Emergency Preparedness

Another school year has begun.  Ask yourself, is your family prepared? The start of the new school year is a great time to review your family emergency preparedness plan. Don’t delay, discuss your family emergency plan today! Ready.gov has helpful resources. Do you have an evacuation plan in place for: Fires. Hurricanes. Other disasters. Click…

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Employee Health

Are you a business owner? How can you protect your employees from health hazards? The CDC has a wide range of suggestions and employee health tips for the business owner. Driver Health According to the CDC there were 18,716 work related crash deaths from 2003-2012.  By making policies with driver safety in mind, this type…

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Tips 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.…

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Recreational Vehicle…Are you covered?

Summer is around the corner. Many people are getting their camper and or recreational vehicle ready for use this summer season.  Are you eager to get to the campground?  We are excited too! But there are some things to do before you go.  Have you checked to make sure you have the right coverage for…

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It’s Motorcycle Season- Are you ready?

Motorcycle Season is here!  This past weekend marked the beginning of spring!  Are you ready to hit the road on your motorcycle? Before you go take a minute to review these safety tips from US DOT. Tips for Motorcycle Season Before taking your first ride be sure to check your bike for: Oil level Condition…

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Home AC Energy Tips

Is your Home AC wasting your money?   Summer Summer Summertime… What a great time of year!  How are you enjoying this great summer weather?  Can you believe its already August?  August is usually know for heat.  Is your home AC ready? Although its been a mild summer thus far, we know August’s potential.  Enjoy…

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Summer Pool Safety

Having a fun summer?  Hope so!  How does this sound… sunny day, not a cloud in the sky.  You are surrounded by family and friends in the backyard.  Kids are spalshing aound in the pool laughing and having the best time.  Sound good?  We think so too. Pools are relaxing, refreshing and fun.  Pools are…

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Spring Family Outings

  The Chase, Clarke, Stewart & Fontana Insurance, family enjoy this time of year and we hope you do too!   Looking  for Spring Family Outings? Warmer Weather often means spending more time out of doors… The Greater Pioneer Valley is full of wallet friendly enriching outings! Why not bring your family to a local…

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Tornado Safety!

We are not referring to the movies.. Tornadoes happen here It is hard to believe that two years have passed since the June 1, 2011 tornado that wreaked havoc on Western Massachusetts.  I recently spoke with one of my clients who lost everything on that day.  I remember speaking to him the day after the…

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Terrorism Insurance for Business! Coverage, or not?

Have you heard about terrorism insurance? There has been a lot of chatter about terrorism coverage since the Boston Marathon disaster.  Upwards of 400 businesses employing over 7,000 people in the area of the blast were affected with an economic impact upwards of 300 million dollars.  Will your business insurance pay for these claims?  That…

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