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How Long Do Life Insurance Payouts Take?

How would your family fare financially if you were to pass away unexpectedly? While this certainly is an uncomfortable topic to consider, making sure you have safeguards in place to protect your family if they were to lose your income is important and necessary.

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Protect Your Family with a Life Insurance Policy

Jack Dowd was on Mass Appeal to talk about the types of life insurance and how to determine how much you need. Watch here.

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Helpful Tips To Lower Your Car Insurance Rates

There are many factors that affect your auto insurance costs, including your vehicle’s make and model, your driving record and more. In this blog we’ll not only explain how all these factors fit together but also how you can lower your rates.

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Spotlight on Young Agents

David Griffin Jr., CIC The Dowd Agencies Holyoke, Mass. Read the full article about Dave Griffen Jr. here.

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The New Normal? Insurance While Working from Home

If working from home becomes a long-term—or even permanent—fixture in your life, here’s what you need to know about supplementing your homeowners insurance.

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Pothole Problems: When to Report Damage to Insurance

Jack Dowd spoke with Western Mass News about when it makes sense to file an auto insurance claim for damage caused by hitting a pothole.

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It’s Not Just Texting: Identifying the Many Types of Distracted Driving

While driving is an important aspect of many of our lives, it can also be a dangerous one if we aren’t careful. But it’s not just intoxicated driving that people should avoid—distracted driving can also lead to tragic or undesirable consequences.

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Mergers And Acquisitions Continue To Dominate The Insurance Industry

John Dowd, president and CEO of the Dowd Agencies, agreed, calling the current landscape a “feeding frenzy” marked by “irrational exuberance” on the part of buyers. “We look at what’s a good fit, what’s a fair price. We’re not going to chase.”

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The Importance of Buying Home Insurance for Winter Weather

For those who own a home, there are important steps to take to protect your residence from the hazards winter can bring.

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