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Exploring the Benefits of Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Employers in Massachusetts are required to have workers’ compensation insurance.

How To React to (and Prevent) a Car Break-In

It’s an unfortunate scenario that you hope will never happen: your car has been broken into. What should you do now, and how can you prevent it from happening again?

Top Five Safety Tips for Driving at Night

As the sun sets earlier and earlier, many of us are spending more time behind the wheel in the dark—and that can be dangerous.

Why You Should Shop Around for Auto Insurance

In this article, David Griffin Jr., senior vice president for The Dowd Agencies, and other insurance experts explain why you should shop around for auto insurance, and offer tips to ensure you get the coverage you need at the best possible price.

A person riding a motorcycle down a road during the day

Winter Wisdom: Why Bikers Should Have a Motorcycle Lay-Up Policy

For motorcyclists who live in New England, the winter brings dangerous road conditions, which means bikes usually stay in storage until spring.

Driving for Lyft? What You Need to Know about Car Insurance Coverage

The goal is to ensure you aren’t paying for extra coverage you don’t need, but that you also aren’t under-insured.

A group of people gathering around a table and exchanging gifts

The Pre-Holiday Safety Checklist

Before you shift your attention to cooking a tasty Thanksgiving dinner or organizing a fun-filled gift swap, take precautions to maintain a safe environment.

Three children in costumes approach the front door of a home to trick-or-treat on Halloween.

Halloween Safety Tips: (Preventing) ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Halloween can quickly turn into a real-life horror story if you don’t take the necessary precautions to protect visitors, family and friends from potential danger.