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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Burst Pipes in Your Home or Business
We all know it’s important to prevent frozen pipes, but the hassle (and cost) of Massachusetts property maintenance is often overwhelming. Here’s a cheat sheet on what you need to do and why… Facts about frozen pipes and winter weather insurance claims: • The most common cause of burst pipes is unheated attics. • When […]
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USDOT Number on Trucks: New Rules for Massachusetts Companies
UPDATE: As you may have seen when attempting to renew your MA commercial license plates online, the RMV is now asking for a USDOT number from anyone with commercial plates. However, you may not actually need a USDOT number (see FAQs below for clarification on who needs one). The registry has placed an override on […]
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Leading Insurance Agency in Massachusetts Celebrates 60 Years
This month, C&S Insurance celebrated its sixtieth anniversary as a leading insurance agency in Massachusetts. Sixty years of delivering the best in home, auto, and business insurance: definitely a milestone! In true C&S fashion, we threw a party to mark the occasion… Held at TPC Boston, our 60th Anniversary gala gave us an opportunity to […]
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Form 300A: OSHA Fast Facts for Employers
To all our commercial clients (or for anyone seeking help with their Massachusetts business insurance), here’s a quick reminder about OSHA Form 300A, which needs to be tabulated and posted soon… If you’re not sure where or how to get started, call our incredible team: 508.339.2951 before the February 2019 deadline. What Is Form 300A? Form […]
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Drone Insurance: For Businesses and At-Home Hobbyists
According to the FAA, Americans now fly two million drones—with a full one-quarter of them flying for commercial (moneymaking) purposes. It’s estimated that nearly 7 million drones will be flying U.S. skies by 2020. If you’re planning to get on board, here’s what you need to know about drone insurance. Who needs drone insurance? In […]
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Building Ordinance Insurance for Massachusetts Property Owners
Do you have Building Ordinance Insurance a.k.a. Ordinance or Law Coverage for your property? If you’re not sure, it’s a good question to ask your Massachusetts insurance agency. Here’s why… Imagine a fire breaks out in your company building. Half of the building is destroyed. Your contractor informs you that repairing the structural and cosmetic […]
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Why You Need to Switch Your Business Website to HTTPS
If you’re not the world’s most tech-savvy business owner, you may have missed the boat on the HTTP versus HTTPS discussion. Don’t worry. We’re here to fill you in. Here’s what’s happening: What is HTTP? Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the protocol through which data is sent from a person’s desktop or smart phone to the […]
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Fleet Safety Data: Driving Serious Returns for MA Contractors
In the era of big data, company leaders routinely leverage numbers to fuel strategic growth and innovation. But the most important BI focus area may be flying under your radar… Are you using fleet safety data to control employee benefit costs? Optimize employee retention? Save money on your Massachusetts business insurance? If not, keep reading to […]
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Home-Based Business Insurance: Who Needs It?
If you own a home-based business or you’re thinking of starting one, you’re in good company. According to SBA statistics, Americans own about 28.8 million small businesses—and half of them are at-home businesses. The most common types of home-based businesses include information, construction, and professional service firms. But today’s entrepreneurs are getting creative, turning […]
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How to Choose the Best Business Insurance for Your Company
How to choose the best business insurance for your company? The following criteria are all important: Contractor insurance experience (years, if not decades, of protecting contractors) Industry affiliations (membership in local trade associations) Client references (from other companies like yours) Value-added services (loss control, audit prep, registry services, etc.) Good working “vibe” and business expertise […]
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Will My Insurance Cover Water Damage from an Appliance?
Not sure how your insurance policy addresses leaks and floods from your fridge, washer, and other appliances? Here's a quick look at our client's water damage FAQs.
Am I Covered?