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    Do I Need an Insurance Agent?

    Written by Mary Steeb, CISR, CPIW

    Millennials are twice as likely to buy car insurance, home or renter’s insurance online, compared to their Boomer parents. Here’s what the digital natives (and Gen X, to a lesser extent) may be missing… Do I need an insurance agent? Why?? If you’re young enough that you can’t remember a world without the Internet, you’ve […]

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  • 51% of new england drivers admit to cell phone use when alone in car

    Cell Phone Driving Laws in Massachusetts

    Written by Mary Steeb, CISR, CPIW

    Do you know the cell phone driving laws in Massachusetts? A year after the passage of our state’s distracted driving law, most drivers (51%) still admit to texting or emailing while alone in their vehicles (according to a 2021 AAA survey). One in four drivers (26%) still thinks it’s okay to use a phone in the […]

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    Leading Insurance Agency in Massachusetts Celebrates 60 Years

    Written by Connie S. Teixeira, CISR ELITE

    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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  • Car Insurance for College Students

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    Looking to find the best car insurance for college students? There’s no one carrier that’s best suited for everyone in this group, and in most cases, traditional college students (ages 18-22) will still pay more than the average rate regardless. But there are things you can do to help mitigate this added expense during an […]

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    Financial Resolutions: 5 Things to Ask Your Insurance Agent in 2021

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    Are you planning to lose weight in 2021? Take up yoga? Watch less television (not including The Bachelor, obviously)? These are all admirable goals, but the first self-improvement items on your list should be financial resolutions: simple, clear-cut steps to protect your financial wellbeing, heading into the new year. Best place to start? Contact your […]

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  • highway traffic before holidays

    Holiday Traffic: 5 Tips for Staying Safe (and Sane)

    Written by Mary Steeb, CISR, CPIW

    Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Of Thanksgiving leftovers piled into the perfect sandwich? Or are you already having nightmares about all that holiday traffic? It’s a sad fact of the season—especially here in New England—but holiday traffic is as traditional as pumpkin pie. Here are five tips to help you digest it: Get […]

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  • Car Seat Laws MA: Safe Driving with Kids

    Written by C&S Insurance

    How well do you know the car seat laws in Massachusetts? Here’s a quick test to find out: True or false: kids don’t need a car seat or booster seat once they reach 47 inches in height? True or false: it makes good financial sense to shop for car seats at garage sales or second-hand […]

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  • How Much Car Insurance Do I Need?

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    How much car insurance do I need? Great question! The short and easy answer is: probably more than what you have right now… We’re not saying that just to drum up business. The fact is, too many drivers are lured into lowball car insurance quotes that are based on state minimums. And Massachusetts’ required minimum […]

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  • getting ready for winter weather

    Winter Weather Safety at Home and on the Road

    Written by Lucy Murphy, CISR

    Ice storms. Snow that falls in feet, not inches. Dangerous roads. Sub-zero windchill. Yep, it’s officially winter in New England. For long-time Massachusetts residents, winter weather safety may seem like common sense. But for those who are new to the area, for first-time homeowners, for seniors who live alone, or any others who just appreciate […]

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    Wedding Insurance: Should You Say “I Do” to Special Event Coverage?

    Written by C&S Insurance

    Have you considered wedding insurance for your big day? Our local experts can help. According to 2017 figures, the average cost of a wedding in Massachusetts is nearly $40,000. Meanwhile, thirteen percent of engagements—more than one in ten—don’t end in marriage, which adds up to lots of forfeited deposit checks. And changes of heart aren’t […]

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