Any new or existing business needs to factor the costs of business insurance into the planning process – it’s a vital mechanism for managing risks and planning for adversity. Some coverages are optional while others, like workers’ comp, are mandated … Continue reading
The basics Business Insurance: What you need to know to manage your risk
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Behind the scenes: the film industry is risky business
When the Academy Awards take place this weekend, it’s unlikely that any of the winning actors or producers will be thanking their insurers from the podium – yet insurance is a vital behind-the-scenes component in the business of making successful … Continue reading
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Don’t let a valuable collection go up in smoke: Talk to your agent about insurance
Are you a collector? If you’ve amassed a significant collection, you may want to have its value appraised and consider adding specialty coverage or an endorsement to your homeowners insurance policy. Whether your collection is fine antiques, stamps, musical instruments, … Continue reading
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Security cameras turn the tables on taco thieves
If you skipped stories about robberies in California over the holidays, you probably missed a hilarious video showing how a Los Angeles area Taco shop is biting back at crime. It all started with a late-night break in at Frijoles … Continue reading
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Insurance & the Academy Awards
While insurance doesn’t feature too prominently in any of this year’s Academy Award nominees, Tom Hanks does star as an insurance lawyer in Bridge of Spies. There’s a lot of competition this year so although it’s nominated in several categories, … Continue reading
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The basics Business Insurance: What you need to know to manage your risk
Any new or existing business needs to factor the costs of business insurance into the planning process – it’s a vital mechanism for managing risks and planning for adversity. Some coverages are optional while others, like workers’ comp, are mandated … Continue reading
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MA commercial truckers take note: New requirement to carry US DOT number in September
If you are a Massachusetts commercial trucker engaged in intrastate commerce take note: Effective September 1, 2018, you must obtain and display a US DOT number for designated vehicles. The number must be obtained and filed with the Federal Motor … Continue reading
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Don’t let frozen pipes shut down your business this winter
Frozen and burst pipes cost businesses millions every winter. According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, 25% of businesses do not survive after a major property disaster, such as a freeze-related water incident. Philadelphia Insurance studied 433 … Continue reading
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‘Tis the season: Party hosts should be aware of liability issues
With Thanksgiving in our rear view mirror, we enter the season of holiday parties. If you are planning to host parties at your home or business this season, it’s time to think about responsible party hosting practices. We’re revisiting a … Continue reading
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Boston remembers its Great Molasses Disaster
We recently passed the 100 year anniversary of the huge Boston Molasses Disaster, which occurred on January 5, 1919. In today’s world, it can be hard to imagine how a household product could cause a disaster that would lead to … Continue reading
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What’s an insurance deductible?
Like many other industries, insurance has its own unique jargon that can sometimes make shopping for coverage seem overly complicated. Your local independent insurance agent is always happy to break things down for you and explain any language or terms … Continue reading
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