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Transportation Network Companies, like Uber and Lyft
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Transportation Network Companies, like Uber and Lyft, have really taken off over the last few years. People are providing transportation to others with their autos using a cell phone application to connect. While this...
Top 10 contractor hiring tips for homeowners
Monday, March 9, 2020
A home is a very valuable asset and proper maintenance is a key factor in the retention and growth of a home's value. This factor is one reason why it is important for homeowners to hire highly qualified contractors...
What to Consider When Choosing Auto Insurance
Friday, March 6, 2020
Carrying a minimum amount of auto insurance is required by state laws, so you can’t legally drive without it. Yet while the minimum amount keeps your premiums lower, it can also put you at great risk if you have an...
Storm Damage - What's Covered?
Friday, February 21, 2020
Generally, how does my homeowners policy respond to storm damage to my property? Your homeowners policy covers most losses that may occur to your dwelling and personal property. Commonly, losses resulting from theft,...
State of Connecticut Mandates Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Businesses
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Under Connecticut law, employers with three or more employees must provide two hours of sexual harassment prevention training and education every 10 years. Any new hires must complete this training within six months of...
House Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Reptitive Loss Properties
Monday, February 17, 2020
Bipartisan legislation, the Repeated Flooded Communities Preparation Act,was introduced in the House of Representatives last week in an attempt to address repetitive loss properties covered by the National Flood...
The dangers of drunk driving
Friday, February 14, 2020
In 2017, nearly 11,000 people in the United States died in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than $44 billion. What can I do to help...
What you should consider before changing auto insurers?
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Some of our customers have been prompted by TV commercials or mass-mail advertisements to consider switching their automobile insurance. Before saying “yes” to one of these proposals, we hope you will consider the...
Choosing the Correct Fire Extinguisher Classification
Monday, February 10, 2020
Fire extinguishers are classified by the type of fire that they will extinguish. There are five different fire extinguishers classifications. If the proper fire extinguisher class is not used there is a risk that the...
5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Friday, February 7, 2020
Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO...