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Understanding Flood Risk: A Guide to Flood Insurance in Massachusetts

Given the unpredictability of weather patterns, flood insurance is worth considering even if you’re not in a high-risk area.

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?

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.

An outdoor shed with a small boat lying next to it on the ground.

Damage to Gazebos and Sheds: Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Unattached Structures?

Learn more about what additional structures your homeowners insurance covers in the event of an accident.

Do You Have the Right Coverage for New England Storms?

While our region hasn’t been affected by the recent devastating hurricanes that tore through Puerto Rico and our southern states, we do have experience with storm damage.

Take Steps to Prevent Falls on Stairs

Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury for those over 65, and the risks increase in homes with stairs.

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Pet Damage and Bites?

Pets bring us endless amounts of joy every single day, but as most animal owners know far too well, our furry friends can sometimes get into some trouble.