Imagine you’re hosting a backyard barbecue on a warm summer afternoon. Friends and neighbors are enjoying themselves when someone trips over a garden hose and falls. Or maybe it’s the middle of winter in New Hampshire or Vermont, and a visitor slips on an icy walkway while coming to your front door. Your first priority […]
Dogs are more than pets – they’re members of the family. Whether they’re greeting you at the door, joining you on walks, or curling up beside you on the couch, most dog owners never imagine their companion could seriously injure someone else. Yet dog bite incidents happen more often than many people realize. Nearly 1,000
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A powerful nor’easter moves through New England overnight. By morning, your shingles are scattered across your yard, a tree limb has punched through the roof of your garage, and water is dripping into your attic. You’re already worried about the damage when the phone starts ringing. A truck pulls into your driveway, and a contractor
Imagine that you’re about to start a new project. The contract is signed, the schedule is set, and you’re ready to get to work. Then an email arrives saying, “Before work begins, please provide your Certificate of Insurance.” For some business owners, that request can trigger a scramble. What exactly is a Certificate of Insurance?
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You’ve owned your home for years. It’s well maintained, maybe a little older, but everything works the way it should until something unexpected happens, like a fire or a major storm. You file a claim. An adjuster comes out. The repair process starts moving forward. Then the rebuild estimate comes in and you discover there’s
Ordinance or Law Coverage: A Hidden Gap in Homeowners Insurance Read More »
Most homeowners assume their insurance covers anything that goes wrong with their home. However, that’s not always the case when the problem is underground. If a water, sewer, or utility line on your property fails, the cost to repair it is typically your responsibility, and those repairs can get expensive quickly, especially when excavation and
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A denied insurance claim doesn’t usually start with a major disaster. Often, it’s something smaller like a damp spot in the basement or a slow drip behind your wall. While the damage may feel sudden once it’s discovered, it’s actually been building quietly for months. You do what you’re supposed to do. You call your
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It usually starts with something small, like a smell that doesn’t quite make sense or a flicker of light outside your window. Maybe your neighbor knocks on your door a little too late at night. In most cases, people assume it’s an accident. Something explainable like a wiring issue or a poorly place space heater.
Arson Happens More Often Than You Think — Simple Steps to Protect Your Home or Business Read More »
The wind is howling hard enough to wake you up. You roll over, half-awake, thinking, “It’s just wind.” The next morning, your yard looks messy. A few branches are down, and the grill cover blew across the deck, but from the driveway your roof looks fine. Two weeks later, you notice a faint brown ring
High Winds & Roof Damage: What Homeowners Need to Know Before the Next Storm Hits Read More »
Power outages are more than inconvenient. In New England particularly, they can quickly become safety issues affecting heat, food storage, water supply, medical devices, and even indoor air quality. The good news? A little preparation goes a long way. Let’s dive in. Topics Covered Top Causes of Power Outages in New England by Season What
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