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We Won't Let You Down

When times get hard, we won’t let you down. We realize that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed your day-to-day life drastically. We want you to know that not everything has changed. We are-and always will be-right here...

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Spring cleaning your insurance policies

Spring is a great reminder to review your insurance policies and consider adjusting them to your current needs. When you adjust your policies, you can trim costs and ensure that you are covered in the event of a claim....

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Home security: Are you a believer?

It’s important to invest in a home security system to protect yourself, your family, your pets and your valuables from an intruder. But, myriad homeowners do not own a home security system, and for various reasons. Here...

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Children Getting Their Own Auto Insurance Policy

Your children probably will need to get an auto policy in their name if a vehicle is titled in their name. You always want the owner as the named insured so that insurable interest is certain when a claim is made for...

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Why a basic Homeowners policy isn’t always enough

Sometimes a basic homeowners policy just isn’t enough. So as your career advances and your income increases, it’s important to keep your insurance protection up to date. This helps you avoid expensive gaps in coverage...

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Industry Insights: Landscapers, Don’t Be a Buzz Kill

Hawaii and Minnesota are just two of the states moving toward poison-free landscaping - from training on how to steam-kill weeds to legislation preventing the use of insecticides. Lawn-care professionals and landscapers...

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How Accidents Impact Your Insurance Policy

Accidents, claims, tickets and violations can all cause your insurance rates to rise. Whether an accident causes a rate increase really depends on the nature of the accident, the coverage you have, the insurer and the...

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EPLI and Age Discrimination

As the United States population ages and retirement becomes a non-option for more and more of those in the workforce, age discrimination has become a real liability concern for every business. Twenty-three percent of...

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Do You Need New York State's Workers' Compensation Coverage?

Without workers’ compensation coverage, the price of an employee injured on the job can be devastating to your business. Also, if your business is supposed to have coverage and doesn’t, the penalties can be severe....

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Does Your Business Need Earthquake Insurance?

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), 42 states have some degree of earthquake risk - with 43 percent of those states having high or very high frequency of earthquakes. If your business is located in...

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