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Cyber Liability
Imagine going into work on a Monday morning. Turning on your computer to find that you are completely locked out of your system. Every computer, every device is locked. Every single piece of information is deleted. Your company’s...
Read MoreCHIMNEY FIRES
CHIMNEYS– chimney fires are a major hazard in the winter. Have the chimney cleaned before the start of heating season to remove harmful and flammable creosote buildup. Chimney fires can move from the chimney to...
Read MorePUFF BACKS
PUFF BACKS –a malfunction in a furnace or boiler can create an oil film that can be circulated throughout the home via the heating system. All interior surfaces as well as personal property are affected by a puff back...
Read MoreFROZEN PIPES
frozen water in pipes can cause pipes to burst due to the water pressure buildup behind the ice blockage. Pipes that are located in areas more susceptible to freezing temperatures, such as attics, basements, and outside walls,...
Read MorePOWER FLUCTUATIONS
POWER FLUCTUATIONS – power outages can cause damage to appliances, the electrical system, ignition switches, timers and relays. There are some simple things you can do to protect the electrical equipment in your home...
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SMOKE AND FIRE ALARMS
SMOKE AND FIRE ALARMS– since house fire frequency increases in the winter, ensure that all smoke and fire detectors/alarms are in good working condition. Consider installing a carbon monoxide detector in addition to smoke...
Read MoreSNOW ON ROOFS
SNOW ON ROOFS– some roofs can handle more snow than others. In New England, roofs should be designed to hold between 40 and 70 pounds per square foot. The total accumulated weight of two to four feet of snow...
Read MoreHAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope that you have a wonderful day celebrating the love you share with the special people in your lives.We also want to let you know, that should you get a valuable or sentimental gift on...
Read More10 MOST STOLEN VEHICLES IN AMERICA
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released a top-10 list of the most frequently stolen vehicles in the United States. For 2010, the most frequently stolen vehicles are as follows:1994 Honda Accord1995 Honda Civic1991...
Read MoreTEXTING WHILE DRIVING??!!!
Despite a texting ban in 35 states, researchers at NHTSA found that 71% answer phone calls and another 41% make phone calls while driving. Some liken it to drinking and driving. The survey showed that nearly half of all...
Read MorePLYMOUTH ROCK ANNOUNCES CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
We’ve listened to your requests and we’re excited to announce that we will accept new payment options. Plymouth Rock will now accept payment by credit and debit cards from all customers 24 hours a day via phone and via...
Read MoreHCC HAS ADDED ANOTHER NEW HOMEOWNERS MARKET
Humphrey, Covill & Coleman Insurance is pleased to announce the addition of another new homeowners market to our line up. Universal Property (www.universalproperty.com) is a Florida based company that is very good at writing...
Read MoreBUYING A NEW CAR? BEWARE OF SUBMARINES!
IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET TO BUY A NEW OR USED CAR – PAY ATTENTION!Hurricane Sandy destroyed or damaged THOUSANDS of cars. The market is now “flooded” with these “fixed-up/cleaned-up” cars. ...
Read MoreINSURANCE TERMINOLOGY 101
Ever wonder what an insurance term means? Here is a website with every term that the industry uses.
Read MoreTIME TO REVIEW YOUR MASSACHUSETTS AUTO INSURANCE POLICY
Many people renew their Massachusetts auto insurance policy without even giving it a second thought. This is particularly true for those who may be on an automatic draft program where premiums are deducted from a...
Read MoreYOUR GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
Home insurance to homeowners is sometimes seen as just another expense that needs to be dealt with. It’s easy to forget that you’re taking precautions to protect what is likely to be the biggest investment...
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