Tag: MA car insurance

  • catalytic converter theft can be covered by ma car insurance

    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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    Best Car Insurance Rates: Advice for Massachusetts Drivers

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    More than half of surveyed car insurance buyers (52%) said they had imminent plans to either reduce their auto coverage or shop for a new carrier, according to a 2020 J.D. Power survey. It’s a statistic that underscores the tough financial year many people have had. But it also highlights a key debate about shopping […]

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    Our Plan to Reopen C&S Offices: Mansfield, Attleboro, Dedham, Bridgewater

    As an essential business, C&S was never closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we did close our offices to clients, visitors, and other members of the public for a period of several weeks. Now, as the state begins its phased reopening, we are taking steps to reopen our doors–albeit with new guidelines in place to […]

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  • Car Insurance for a Nanny (or Other Domestic Employees)

    Written by C&S Insurance

    Do you need to buy insurance for a nanny? The short answer is yes, if she works for your family at least 16 hours per week. Massachusetts considers you an employer in this situation, which means you need to purchase workers’ compensation insurance (a.k.a, nanny insurance), to cover any injuries or illnesses your domestic employee […]

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

    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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  • What Should My Insurance Deductible Be?

    Written by Lucy Murphy, CISR

    We are so glad you asked! This is an important question… one that many people answer once and never stop to revisit as their situations change. What is an insurance deductible? An insurance deductible is the amount of money you have to pay from your own pocket before your insurance coverage kicks in. As you […]

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    Can You Change Car Insurance at Any Time?

    Written by Lucy Murphy, CISR

    We get it. Life is busy. Paying bills is a chore. Who has the time to go a step further, and actually compare their car insurance rates with other options? We do! And we’re always happy to help you shop around for better coverage. In fact, our team has access to a long list of […]

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