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David Griffin Jr. Participates in Virtual COVID-19 Roundtable

David Griffin Jr. was one of several area business leaders who took part in a virtual roundtable discussion of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Hands-free driving law to go into effect Feb. 23

In a recent interview with the Berkshire Record, David Griffin talked about the consequences of not abiding by the new hands-free driving law.

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Mass Appeal: Understanding Insurance Needs

Watch David Griffin Jr.’s guest appearance on Mass Appeal where he talked about the importance of an annual insurance review.

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John Dowd Discusses New Federal Mandate to Keep CDL Holders, Employers in Check

In this interview with James Villalobos at Western Mass News, John E. Dowd Jr. explains the purpose of the Federal Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and the significant role it can play in preventing future tragedies like the one in New Hampshire.

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Welcoming Evan Dowd as Account Executive

Evan Dowd, the newest account executive on our team, joins his brother, Jack Dowd, as a fifth-generation employee of the company. 

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Think Twice Before Canceling Motorcycle Coverage in Winter

Forgoing motorcycle in the winter may seem like a good idea at first, but could leave you unprotected if your bike is damaged while in storage.

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What Everybody Ought to Know about GAP Insurance

David W. Griffin Jr. contributed to a recent BestCompany article discussing Guaranteed Asset Protection, known as GAP insurance. Read it here.

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What You Need to Know About Business Vehicle Insurance

If you or an employee have an accident while using a business vehicle, it likely won’t be covered under your personal auto policy. Jack Dowd and other insurance experts explain more in “Everything You Need to Know About Business Vehicle Insurance,” an article on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website. Read it here.

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Staff Changes at The Dowd Agencies

We are proud to welcome Suzanne Mlinarcik as commercial account manager, and recently promoted Jennifer Lawton to VP of insurance operations

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Wondering If You Need GAP Insurance For Your Car?

GAP (guaranteed asset protection) insurance covers the difference between what you owe on your car and the car’s cash value if it were to be stolen or damaged in an accident. Learn more, including how to tell if GAP insurance makes sense for you, in this Major Insurance article, Car GAP Insurance: What It Covers and Who Should Buy It,

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