The dog days of summer are behind us, and boat owners across New England are getting ready to say goodbye to their watercraft for the winter. Before you pack it up for the season and get cozy indoors where it’s nice and warm, remember that pests will be looking to do the same—and they may choose your boat as a place to make themselves comfortable. From prevention to resolution, here’s how you should be dealing with boat pests, now and year-round. [Read more…]
The Pesky Problem of Dealing with Boat Pests
October 5, 2022 by
Yard Sale Liabilities: Preventing Insurance Risks
September 29, 2022 by
As the crisp fall temperatures start to move in, you might be looking to move out some of your unwanted or excess household possessions. This time of year tends to be well-suited for hosting yard or garage sales. It’s easy enough to set up some tables, post handwritten cardboard signs around town, and name your price on items, but what many people don’t know is that there are potential risks involved in other parts of the yard sale process. So, before you go purging your cabinets, closets, and sheds, let’s review the yard sale liabilities you need to be aware of and how insurance can help. [Read more…]
Hurricane Season: Tips for Safe Driving in a Hurricane
September 23, 2022 by
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is upon us. Each year, this six-month period officially lasts from June 1st to November 30th, with peak hurricane activity typically occurring in September. While these hurricanes and tropical storms pose the biggest threat to states along the Gulf Coast, Massachusetts is still susceptible. The Commonwealth oftentimes deals with the residual effects of these southern and coastal storms, like torrential rain, intense winds, and flooding—all of which can make a real mess of the roads. Here are some steps you can take for safe driving in a hurricane or hurricane-like conditions. [Read more…]
What Information Does an Insurance Declaration Page Provide?
September 15, 2022 by
Insurance policies are comprehensive and extensively detailed, so reading and understanding them can be confusing. Yet, there’s a lot of important knowledge that can be garnered from reviewing your policy. The best and simplest way to gain a thorough understanding of your insurance coverage is to read the policy’s insurance declaration page. This vital information grants you a summary of your policy so you can get the details you need at a glance. Let’s discuss what information an insurance declaration page provides. [Read more…]
The Difference Between Being Bonded and Insured as a Business
September 9, 2022 by
When starting a business, the surety bond process can be quite confusing and might not even be on some business owners’ radars. Business founders are typically quick to purchase business insurance to safeguard their investment, but many aren’t immediately aware of the need for a surety bond. Furthermore, they might not even understand how it differs from insurance. Fortunately, we’re here to help explain the difference between being bonded and insured as a business and under which circumstances you require a surety bond. [Read more…]
Back-to-School Safe Diving Tips
August 24, 2022 by
If you or your neighbor’s children haven’t already started school, they soon will. School buses full of children and students walking or biking to school are soon to spike road congestion and increase the number of hazards on your commute. The start of the school year can be a dangerous time for students, as drivers may still be in summer mode and not yet adjusted to the new traffic patterns. That’s why we’re here to provide a few key back-to-school safe driving tips that can keep you and your community protected. [Read more…]
