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…]
Yard Sale Liabilities: Preventing Insurance Risks
Insurance Considerations When Hosting a House Party
With summer in full swing and a majority of Massachusetts residents vaccinated against COVID-19, many are looking to get back to hosting guests in their homes. Whether it’s to show off your new apartment, gather a crowd for a big game, or get everyone together after a long quarantine, it’s sometimes easier to focus solely on the fun and excitement of a house party than the potential unintended consequences. While it’s important to have an enjoyable time, you should also be mindful of these insurance considerations when hosting a house party. [Read more…]
Business Interruption Insurance: Is It Important?
Small business owners will not hesitate to buy coverage insurance to protect their entity due to physical damage of the property or liability protection. What if something happened to their business that made it temporarily unusable? Too many owners skip over this fact. Thankfully, there is a little something called business interruption insurance that will protect their business in a big way. [Read more…]