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News, updates and useful tips about insurance products and the insurance industry. We also provide insights on community events, local news and information that affect your everyday life. Enjoy!

US residences were burglarized nearly 1.6 million times in 2012, according to the latest Federal Bureau of Investigation studies. Proper home theft prevention ideas and techniques, however, can reduce the odds of a home burglary. Consider the following loss control techniques...

Over a dozen states were impacted by Hurricane Sandy, which caused an estimated $18.75 billion in insured property losses, excluding flood insurance claims covered by the National Flood Insurance Program. When you consider uninsured losses and the ongoing financial impacts, the economic implications from Hurricane Sandy will continue to be felt for many years...

Many other states require that drivers carry proof of insurance and require that insurance companies issue Auto Insurance ID Cards with policies. However, most drivers in Massachusetts have not heard of such laws because they don't exist in our state...

During the past few years, consumers have faced rapidly escalating insurance premiums on their homeowners insurance and some have experienced difficulty in even procuring a policy, particularly people with several claims. The following tips offer ways of reducing losses on your homeowners policy...

Almost everyone knows that they need life insurance, but statistics show that many people haven't addressed their life insurance needs. You need to consider the unpleasant possibility of how your loved ones would manage if you were to die prematurely...

If your property or vehicle sustains damage due to the storm, here are a few tips to help the claims process go more smoothly...

At this time last year, Hurricane Irene had just hammered the Northeast, and soon thereafter, the freak October snowstorm hit Massachusetts causing major damage with downed trees and extended power outages. We buy home insurance for situations like these storms and other catastrophes that cause damage that would be financially devastating without an insurance safety net...

When it comes to protecting your personal possessions and financial well-being, having a home inventory is important. If you own antiques or fine arts, the unique nature of such items makes having detailed documentation crucial so that you’ll receive appropriate insurance compensation if a loss occurs...

Perhaps you have antiques that have been handed down in your family from generation to generation or maybe you are a more serious collector of antiques and fine arts. Even the most comprehensive home policy has limitations on how it protects your valuables in the event of damage, theft or loss...

When you buy your auto insurance, there are specific “parts” of an auto insurance policy that are specifically designed to protect you in the event that you’re hit by an uninsured driver, underinsured driver, or hit and run driver...