Topic: Personal

  • Back to School Safety: 10 Essential Tips for Responsible Driving

    Written by Sandra McNair

      Back to School Safety: 10 Essential Tips for Responsible Driving As summer comes to an end and the school bells start ringing again, it’s time to shift gears and prepare for the back-to-school rush. The streets will soon be bustling with children and teenagers heading to school, and it’s crucial for all drivers to […]

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    How Much Is Pet Insurance? The Costs Explained

    Written by C&S Insurance

      With pet care costs skyrocketing due to stubborn inflationary pressures combined with the fact that pet ownership recently hit an all-time high, most Americans can’t afford to shoulder the cost of an unexpected emergency vet bill — and a third can’t afford access to any form of veterinary care whatsoever. Vet visits aren’t cheap […]

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  • Avoid the Registry of Motor Vehicles, register your car with us!

      To make life a little easier for our auto insurance clients, we offer several MA Registry of Motor Vehicles services right inside our Mansfield office. Just bought a new car? Taking your car or truck off the road? Time to renew your license plate? Stop by and get it done! Why wait in line […]

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  • What Is Personal Liability Insurance and What Does It Cover?

    Written by Chuck Quealy

    While it may not be the first thing on your mind when it comes to insurance, personal liability coverage is an important part of any comprehensive insurance plan. Accidents can happen at any time, and having personal liability insurance can safeguard you from the resulting financial and legal repercussions. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]

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    Oil Tank Insurance: Are You Covered?

    Written by Hank Estabrook, CIC

    If you have an oil tank in your house or on your property, it’s most likely not covered by your home insurance. If there is a spill or a leak, it can be extremely costly to fix, especially if environmental cleanup is needed. For a real-world example of just how costly an oil spill or […]

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  • Telematics Auto Insurance: Save Money and Drive Safe

    Written by Chuck Quealy

    Car insurance may not be at the top of your mind when you start your morning commute, but safety should be. Creating safe driving habits is important, especially with new or teen drivers. Distracted driving is a serious problem, and was responsible for 3,132 deaths in 2020. To help reduce distracted driving, insurance carriers are […]

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  • Insurance for Snowbirds, Living Half the Year Down South

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    Every year, hundreds of Massachusetts residents purchase property in the Southern states. For some, it’s a retirement home. For others, a source of rental income in the meantime. If buyers also happen to keep a first home in the Bay State—splitting time between New England’s mild summers and Florida’s mild winters—we refer to them as […]

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    Looking for an insurance quote before buying a house?

    Written by Paul West, PRMA

    If you’re looking for an insurance quote before buying a house, bravo!—your instincts are, well… half right. Insurance can potentially be a major factor in the home you choose to buy. For first-time home buyers, in particular—a group who represented 35% of all home sales during 2020’s peak season—knowledge is power. But comparing different dollar […]

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    Catalytic Converter Theft in Massachusetts: How to Protect Your Vehicles

    Written by Laura Inglis, CRIS

    Right now there’s a part of your car that may be worth more than your wedding ring.  It’s your catalytic converter. And unfortunately, thieves have their eye on it. Converter theft is a global problem, but lately it’s occurring in our own backyard, all throughout Massachusetts. Recent reports cite a rash of converter thefts in […]

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    Have You Outgrown Mass-Market Insurance?

    Written by Paul West, PRMA

    In most aspects of your financial life, you’re probably very selective about the partners you choose. Your wealth advisor, for example. Your accountant. Your estate lawyer. You spend a good deal of time vetting these professionals based on their experience, education, and recommendations from trusted friends. But what about your insurance agent? How well do […]

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