If anyone picked this week to take off from work, you really knocked the ball out of the park. Eighty’s and sunny all week long with low humidity and hardly any clouds, you simply can’t beat it. While lots of people were on the beach, […]
Ben Whitney
Google: Corporate Liability
According to The Washington Post, the Federal Trade Commission is currently in the process of imposing a $22.5 million fine on Google for violating Apple computer, smartphone, and tablet user privacy rights by circumventing user privacy settings. Google, among other internet search providers, can track […]
Nauset Beach Kayaker Turned Shark-Bait
Cue the ominous music…Can you imagine having a 14 foot shark trailing you? And this is not your average shark, but a Great White. A shark of folklore, notorious for sinking boats and devouring beach-goers thanks to Steven Spielberg’s famous movie Jaws. Fortunately, this kayaker made it to […]
Intern Insights
First, I hope everyone had an awesome Fourth of July, I know I did. I spent the entire day on the beach, went home and stuffed my face with food, watched the fireworks in the Heights, then sat by the fire with close friends and […]
Flood Damage: All it Takes is One
Are you prepared for a flood in your home? With the intensity and frequency of storms here in New England, a flood could be a major concern for you. Approximately 2% of Americans have flood insurance but nearly everyone is at risk of a […]
Intern Insights: Corporate Communication
Prior to joining Murray & MacDonald for the summer, the notion of effective corporate communication was not something I fully understood. It is very easy to sit in a Management or Organizational Behavior course and talk about effective means of communication, but actually putting these […]
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 […]
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 […]