{image} Many people assume putting a claim on their auto policy will cause this insurance premium to increase. It’s not always true.Today, I’m going to share some “insider secrets”. Actually, the general public is privy to the information, but the reality is, most people don’t […]
Month: June 2012
Pocasset River Shark
On the first official day of Summer, this 14 foot Basking Shark was recorded swimming in the Pocasset River. In the video, it looks like the shark ran itself aground but was able to swim away. Fortunately, Basking sharks are completely harmless, unless you get […]
A Simple Way to Save a Few Dollars, Pt. 2
Did you read our recent blog post about payment planscompanies offer to their policy holders? Today’s post is specific to homeowner discounts. Everyone could stand to save a few dollars, right? That’s why we want to ensure that you’re aware of the money you could […]
Protecting Your Home During Hurricane Season with Flood Insurance
What better time to discuss Hurricane Season and Flood Insurance than as thunder storms roll in over Cape Cod? Hurricane Season is upon us and it looks to be an interesting one. NOAAis predicting anywhere from nine to fifteen named storms coming through the Atlantic […]
Intern Insights: Business Risk
Momentarily departing from my normal weekly blog, I’d like to discuss the risks that every business can encounter, regardless of size. On Thursday, I was forwarded a copy of Lloyd’s Risk Index for 2011, a forty page article detailing the most formidable risks that businesses face […]
A Simple Way to Save a Few Dollars
In an age where technology dominates and people are always wired in to their smart-phones, tablets, and computers, it’s not surprising that insurance companies have risen to the occasion and offer discounts for electronic billing. In a shift from conventional paper and check billing, insurance […]
Accounting in Real Life is Different Than What You Learn in Business School
Three weeks into my first internship, it’s safe to say I’ve learned more about the inner workings of a business than I could have in an entire summer of bussing tables or lifeguarding elsewhere, and yet I still feel like a minnow in the Vineyard […]
Distracted Driving – One Week Later
One week removed from Arbella’s Distractology 101, I’ve found myself far more aware of the dangers of distracted driving. It’s easy to recognize when a fellow driver is more focused on the text they just received than the road ahead of them. From teen drivers […]
Intern Insights
The major topic of discussion last week was the development of new business and continued growth. The week began early Monday morning with a marketing discussion allowing sales associates and interns to offer insight on how to achieve steady growth. The “Pipeline” has been a […]
Distractology 101: Textident Prevention
This week, Arbella Insurancebrought their Distractology 101 trailer to our Bourne office to offer teen drivers an opportunity to test their distracted-driving simulator and learn of the dangers of taking your eyes off the road. The trailer features two simulators and runs drivers through a […]
Isenberg to Insurance
Last Working Wednesday, we heard from one of our employees, Andy Roth. This week, we have a guest blogger, Jim Hyatt. He is the Vice President of Personal Lines for Arbella Insurance Group. Jim answered a few questions on what brought him to insurance and why it’s […]
Intern Insights: Week One
Murray & MacDonald Insurance hired an intern, Ben Whitney, from Bentley University for the summer. Each Monday, we will post insights from Ben about working for a local insurance agency. In the first installment of “Intern Insights”, I’d like to introduce myself and provide a brief […]