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You never know when rainfall may lead to a major flood. National Preparedness Month is a great time to make sure your home and belongings are prepared for the unexpected. Having a flood in your home can cause major destruction, leading to costly repairs. Programs …Continue Reading National Preparedness Month: National Flood Insurance Program Facts
There are lots of things that parents worry about when they send their children off to college, a global pandemic has not conventionally been one of them – until now. A year ago, no one would have predicted the outbreak of Coronavirus, or its impact …Continue Reading Tuition Reimbursement Insurance
While schools and businesses are closed and everyone is practicing social distancing in an attempt to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), there is one group that is hard at work—scammers. Seeing an opportunity to take advantage in growing numbers, scammers are both resorting …Continue Reading Beware of Coronavirus Scams
A tornado recently touched down on Cape Cod causing damage and leaving thousands without power. Tornadoes occur spontaneously and are known to rip up trees, flip cars, and destroy homes. It is often difficult to prepare for a tornado due to their unpredictable nature leaving …Continue Reading Twister Tips: Staying Safe and Protected During Tornadoes
If you’ve ever been in a car accident or needed to file an insurance claim for damages to your car, you know the headaches you may have to endure as you file paperwork, get the damage appraised and bring your car to the repair shop …Continue Reading Physical Damage Coverage
From flood insurance to personal property endorsements, many consumers are unaware of the optional insurance coverage plans they can purchase for their home. Every home and individual homeowner need is different, but consumers can choose coverage they need to protect what makes their property unique. …Continue Reading Optional Insurance Coverage: Homeowners
Last year, hurricanes, storms and high tides battered states across the county, and many consumers experienced flooding in their homes or vehicles. Because flood damage to a vehicle may not be as noticeable, we put together some tips that consumers should review in the event …Continue Reading Fighting Flood Damage
The Open Enrollment period for obtaining health insurance coverage from the Massachusetts Health Connector for 2019 is November 1, 2018 through January 23, 2019. Open Enrollment is the only period of time that Massachusetts and federal law permit individual consumers to purchase an insured …Continue Reading Open Enrollment: Enrolling in Coverage for 2019
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