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Crime Prevention Begins at Home
Monday, May 11, 2020
I always lock my doors when I leave my house. What else can I do to prevent a break-in? Make your home appear occupied. Timers are inexpensive and can be effective at fooling thieves. Use them to turn lamps and radios...
It might be time to spring clean your insurance
Friday, May 8, 2020
Spring may be the time of year for cleaning out closets and drawers and organizing attics and cellars, but it also is a great time to clean up your insurance coverages. It is important to look at your insurance coverage...
A household inventory—well worth the time
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
What is a household inventory and why do I need one? A household inventory could prove invaluable if you lost some or all of your household belongings in a fire, burglary or natural disaster. A household inventory is a...
Flooding Will Double Worldwide by 2030
Monday, May 4, 2020
Keep Your Pets Safe in a Disaster
Friday, May 1, 2020
A safe home, a regular routine, a soft bed – the things that bring you comfort bring your pet comfort, too. It’s so important to give some advance thought to how you’d handle your pet responsibilities during and after a...
Hurricanes and Flood....Oh My!!!
Friday, May 1, 2020
According to H. Jackson Brown Jr., “the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” At our agency, we strive to do our best to help you prepare for your tomorrow-especially if your tomorrow includes a...
The Dangers of Drunk Driving
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
In 2017, nearly 11,000 people in the United States died in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than $44 billion. What can I do to help...
Windstorm Reminder
Tuesday, April 28, 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...
What’s the requirement for companies to provide loss runs on request?
Friday, April 24, 2020
It applies to all commercial-lines policies. C.G.S. Section 38a-326 provides that insurers shall provide, upon request of the principal named insured, a summary of policy claim information for a period of up to four...
What is the Appropriate Coverage A Limit for a Connecticut Condo Policy?
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
In order to write a policy with the appropriate Coverage A limit, you must know what the association and unit owners are responsible for insuring. Most Connecticut associations are following the statutory default, which...