Some Commercial Vehicles in MA Subject to New Regulations
Effective Sept. 1, Massachusetts State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22 will bring about changes to the type and placement of markings required on some commercial vehicles.
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Quick Refresher: Golden Rules of the Road for Back to School
As the song goes, “School days! School days! Dear old golden rule days!” It’s back to school time, so let’s brush up on some of the golden rules of the road to keep our kids safe as they travel to and from school.
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5 Types of Business Insurance Every Company Needs
Owning a business is fraught with risk, so having the right insurance coverage in place is critical to mitigating it. Business owners have access to a vast array of insurance plans and policies to protect them. Here are five types of business insurance that need to be in place.
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Might It Be Time to Consider an Alternative to the Fully Insured Marketplace?
Each year, employers face the same old considerations with their group health insurance renewals, carriers, networks, plan designs, rates and employee demographics. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to think outside the box with a Self-Funded Captive option?
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Protecting Your Premises (and Assets) with Proper Business Insurance Coverage
On a rainy day, your outlook could become gloomy if a customer enters your business or property and suffers a slip-and-fall injury on a wet floor. This could lead to an injury claim.
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Rooted in tradition, committed to today: The Dowd Agencies at 120
In 1898, first-generation American James J. Dowd established a humble insurance agency in the heart of Holyoke. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Beyond the Basics: Types of Insurance You Should Know About
When it comes to different types of insurance, you may not be aware that carrying just the basics can leave you with unintended gaps in coverage.
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Safety First (Then, Shish Kebabs)
Did you know nearly 9,000 home fires a year are started by grilling? As cookout season heats up, Dowd offers measures for helping to keep your home, guests and family safe.
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Pool Protection: Insurance and Safety Considerations
Splashing around in a backyard pool can be a refreshing way to cool off on a hot summer day, but before you dive in, make sure you have the right insurance protection and safety precautions in place.
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The Who, What and Why of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Who Must Carry Workers’ Comp Insurance? All employers in Massachusetts (and in every other state except Texas) are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, more commonly referred to as workers’ comp. What is Workers’ Comp? Workers’ compensation insurance covers lost wages and medical treatment resulting from an employee’s work-related injury or illness regardless (in most cases) of who was at
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