Over the last ten years, the world has undergone a significant change. The advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web has implemented a new age; the age of information. Anything you might ever want to know is at the tips of your […]
Liability
Insuring Your Golf Cart
Cape Cod is home to a few gated communities, condominium complexes, golf courses, and exclusive country clubs. If you own a golf cart for personal use, having the proper coverage is a necessity. A personal golf cart might be your means of moving about your […]
Dog Bite Liability
For most dog owners, the possibility of their dog biting someone may seem next to impossible. Many common dog breeds are tame, friendly, and docile but homeowner’s insurance underwriters are careful when determining what breeds of dogs to exclude from a policy. In 2011, insurance […]
The Fisher Family’s Story
Anther blog post by our intern Ben Whitney: Every so often, an article comes up on Insurance Journal pertinent to topics I’ve written about before. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a big-time article about Progressive Insurance and their response to a claim regarding the […]
Are You Getting the Proper Homeowner Coverage?
{image} For most people, a home is their most valuable investment and possession. Standard homeowner policies are cost effective and provide solid coverage. Are you getting the coverage you really need? Standard coverage is beneficial, but it is not necessarily the proper coverage for all. Do you have […]
Not Your Average Claim
Working in the insurance industry, you seem some truly whacky, counter-intuitive claims, cases, and court rulings. RoughNotesmagazine and Insurance Journal constantly publish claims and court settlements far from norm. Yesterday, an article popped up on Insurance Journal’s website about a man who killed his wife, […]
Intern Insights: Insurance Buzz
There has been a lot to talk about in the insurance industry over the course of the last few weeks, from the introduction of a Medicare Tax per the ACA, the Mass Chamber Health Co-op, to Google facing a huge fine from the Federal Trade […]
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 […]
Halloween
We’re approaching that day.Where are the kids get dressed up in costumes, looking all cute, begging for candy.It’s a good time, right?Well, that’s not the only thing that happens.Kids can get hurt trick or treating.And you could be at risk.Did you leave the garden hose […]
Preventing dryer-related home fires
Every year, thousands of home fires across the country are the cause of thousands of deaths and injuries and billions of dollars worth of damage to homes. What many people don’t know is that dryers in residential homes are a major cause of fires, as […]
Avoiding “slip and fall” claims
The Center for Disease Control estimates that in the year 2000, slip and fall incidents resulted in injuries totaling $19 billion for adults 65 and older, and this number is expected to rise to $55 billion by 2020. In addition, the average health care cost […]
Dog Bite Claims – Are YOU at Risk?
What do you think of when you hear dog bite? {image} Many insurance companies have been placing restrictions on a homeowner policy if you own a certain type of dog: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bullmastuff, Chow, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Eskimo Spitz, German Shepherd, […]
Facebook, Twitter, and Blogging
The technical world is moving quickly… We have access to email on our cell phones, we can connect with old high school friends via facebook, we can “tweet” about our life in 140 characters or less, we can blog about life, love, cooking, sports, family, […]
Insurance coverage for Bicycling
Many Cape Cod bicycling enthusiasts hop on their bike and cycle for miles at a time without giving much thought to how they may or may not be protected from a careless uninsured or underinsured motorist. We have all heard of bicyclists injured when struck […]