Does your insurance protect your car seat? Don’t risk your precious cargo while driving your car. “I’m a mom, I have three kids, I drive a minivan. We have a lot of car seats! Come on guys, it’s time to go! Get in the […]
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Using a car seat after an accident
Have you been in an accident before? Chances are, you’ve been in one or witnessed one. Accidents are scary and can cause serious injuries. How about with a small child in a car seat? It’s good to know what to expect, especially in terms […]
Don’t think it can’t happen to you!
Imagine: you receive an email with an attachment from someone you know with a subject that makes sense. You may have even been expecting a similar email – you open it. Once opened, your whole computer is infected with a virus and all files are […]
Car Insurance Lower NOW than in the 1980s
April 1, 2008, was a revolutionary day for the Massachusetts car insurance industry. Previously, there was no competitive car insurance in the Bay State. What does this mean? Pricing was heavily regulated by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance; the cost of insurance was the same […]
Protect your hard-earned assets – A few reasons to purchase an UMBRELLA POLICY
Have you heard of an umbrella policy? Most people purchase car and home insurance at some point in their life. This is done to comply with the law and to protect their large purchases. Many people have also purchased life insurance to protect their growing […]
5 Reasons You May Need Life Insurance
1. Your parents co-signed your student loan You wanted to go to college, but you didn’t have the money and your parents didn’t either. After all, who has $30,000+ laying around to spend on tuition, room, board, books and fun? You took out a private […]
Happy Fall!
Third quarter has ended and the fourth quarter of the year is upon us. The onset & preparation of Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas is upon us and the New Year is around the corner. Do you have any fun fall traditions? Pumpkin picking, apple picking, […]
Great Enterprise from a Small Opportunity
On our facebook page today we posted the quote: “Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.” This was said by Demosthenes, an excellent Greek public speaker (384 BC-322 BC). He made a living as a lawyer, but he also wrote a few books […]
Can Raising Your Insurance Deductible Save You Money?
If you drive a car in Massachusetts, you are required to have insurance on your car. If you own a home and have a mortgage, you are required to have insurance on your home. To many people, insurance is a “necessary evil”, if you ask […]
DriveWise and Snapshot: Dollars for Data
What if your car insurance rate was truly dependent on how well you drive? I’m not just talking about number of years without a traffic accident or speeding violation, I’m talking about a comprehensive report card and a driving score that is produced after every […]
Car Seats & Installation
The other day we wrote about using a car seat after a car crash, but what about the day-to-day using a car seat. Which car seat is right for my child? What are the “proper” ways to install a car seat? Who should install the […]
Using a Car Seat After an Accident
Have you been in an accident before? Chances are, you’ve been in one or witnessed one.Here is a link to traffic accidents & fatalities over a 10 year period. Accidents are scary and can cause serous injuries. Have you been in an accident with a […]
Peace of Mind While on Vacation
4 Important Things to Think About Before You Leave For Vacation Going on vacation is a rite of passage for most Americans, whether it’s a weekend get-a-way, a weeklong trip to the beach or a longer vacation. And preparing for that vacation is an integral […]
Small Business Saturday
Recently I came across an infographic on how small businesses can connect with their customers and communities. AT&T asked over 500 businesses. Look over the infographic and let us know if you agree with the infographic in the comments.
Happy Thanksgiving!
From our company The Pilgrims were thankful. We are too. Thank you for your business. Happy Thanksgiving! May you and yours enjoy a wonderful day with family, friends, food and fun. Have a wonderful weekend.
Hurricane safety tips
As storm Sandy approaches the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S., we wanted to make sure you are aware of important steps to stay safe and avoid damage. Safety for individuals · Create or review a disaster plan. Plan an evacuation route in advance and determine where […]
Weekend Recipe: Chili on the Stove
Do Sunday afternoons in the fall make you think of pulled pork sandwiches, crockpot chili, chicken noodle soup, fires in the fireplace, and football? I mentioned last week, one of my favorite parts of fall are the fall inspired recipes. Today I’m going to share […]
Are you ADDICTED to your phone?
If you’re somewhat like me, you use your phone for a lot of things (besides making phone calls). Checking your email Updating a status on instagram, facebook, twitter, etc Texting a friend Updating your calendar (because your calendar is in your phone) Maintaining a “to […]
Weekend Recipe: Aunt Carol’s Apple Pie
Did you go apple picking this year? One of the fabulous aspects of fall {in my opinion} is the opportunity to change up the cooking. Chili, soups, roasted veggies, apple pie, pot roast, fall recipes. Mmm… One year, it was my job to bring the […]
Car Insurance Comparison
Below is a fun comparison: 1991: $800 Cost of Car Insurance in Massachusetts 2011: $840 Cost of Car Insurance in Massachusetts The above numbers represent average. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1991 compared to 2011? I bet it increased by more […]
It’s Still Hurricane Season
September is Life Insurance Awareness month, but we’re going to pause for a moment. Did you know the Atlantic Hurricane season is from June 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012 this year?Six months of potential hurricanes?Summer is over and the threat of hurricanes has subsided […]
Life Insurance Awareness
We will start off with an interesting infographic I found (link listed below). {image} Do you have at least 10x your annual income? Does it sound like a lot? Let’s start with funeral costs. See the below infographic. {image} You could say we’ve gone morbid, but […]
Intern Insights: Thanks
Thank you for joining us for our Intern Insights on Mondays this summer. It was great to have a college student hang out with us over the summer. We benefited from having a young person in our office, and I know he learned about insurance […]
My accident cost what?
{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 […]
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 […]