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On the Road Again...
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Travel is a popular summer pastime-it’s a time when we see many recreational vehicles and motorhomes on the road. If you are one of the some 10 million people who own an RV or motorhome in the U.S.-or if you are...
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Hurricane Edition
Monday, July 6, 2020
During hurricane season, coastal residents should make it a priority to be prepared for anything. Hurricanes are serious storms that can devastate acres of land- taking wildlife and homes along with it. Many who live...
Paycheck Protection Program Update
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Boating Safety
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
When operating a boat, you need to make sure you take necessary steps to keep yourself, your passengers and others safe. Connecticut implements laws and regulations that aid boat operators to take these steps. First,...
Top Ten Insurance Tips for Hurricane Season
Monday, June 29, 2020
2020 is predicted to be an active hurricane season. Don’t be caught unprepared! These steps will help you minimize hurricane damage and get back on your feet if you are struck. Just as hurricanes come in many shapes and...
Flood damage: is my home covered? Part 2
Friday, June 26, 2020
Would flood insurance cover seepage of water into my basement? It would in certain circumstances. An NFIP policy covers the “unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters....” So, if there is no surface...
Flood damage: is my home covered?
Monday, June 22, 2020
Is my home insured for damage that may result from flooding caused by a hurricane or other storm? Not necessarily. Generally, coverage provided by a standard homeowners policy does not include damage caused by flooding...
How to keep your vehicle safe from car thieves
Friday, June 19, 2020
Professional car thieves can break into a car and drive away in less than two minutes. This occurs every 40.9 seconds somewhere in the U.S. Auto theft costs Americans nearly $6 billion annually; and approximately 237.4...
Windstorm Reminder!!!
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
June 1 – Nov. 30 is hurricane season. And although the Northeast may not be quite the hurricane mecca that the Gulf coast is, hurricanes and windstorms are still a real threat to homeowners along the eastern seaboard. A...
5 Things Homeowners Need to Know in Preparing for Flood Season
Thursday, June 11, 2020
5 Things Homeowners Need to Know to Prepare for 2020’s Flood Season Flood season is upon us. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this flood season promises to be a wet one, with 23 states...