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Insuring Your Jewelry and Other Valuables
Are you planning on gifting (or getting) jewelry anytime soon? Maybe you inherited your father’s old pocket watch or firearm. Or, maybe you just...
How Does the Process of Filing a Claim Typically Work for Commercial Insurance Policies?
Filing a claim for commercial insurance is a fundamental process that allows business owners to seek financial compensation for covered losses....
A Happy and Safe Thanksgiving: Cooking and Pets
Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude, spending time with loved ones, and savoring delicious meals. However, amidst the joy and feasting,...
Why It’s Important to Replace Your Roof for Your Homeowners Insurance
Whether it’s raining, hailing, or windy outside, your roof takes the brunt of all the harsh elements. However, if your roof has been neglected and...
Why It’s Crucial to Inform Your Insurance Agent About New Additions to Your Home
Adding something new to your home or yard, like a pool or trampoline, can be exciting and enhance your lifestyle. But before you dive in, it's...
The Importance of Conducting a Home Inventory for Renters Insurance
Renters insurance is an essential investment that can protect your personal belongings and provide liability coverage in case of accidents or...
Navigating the World of High Net Worth Families: Insights into Wealth, Legacy, and Success
High net worth families, often referred to as HNW families, occupy a unique position in society. With significant financial resources at their...
Bringing Natural Light into Your Home with Skylights
Do you ever find yourself craving more natural light in your home? The solution might be simpler than you think. Skylights are a fantastic way to...
Auto Insurers Contend With Rising Auto Costs
Auto premiums continue to increase as rising labor and material prices, alongside natural disasters, are forcing insurers to contend with...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is distracted driving awareness month. Here are some statistics about the critical issue of distracted driving and ways to cope with the...
Smart Choices, Safe Roads: Options to Avoid DUI and Insurance Premium Increases
The consequences of driving under the influence (DUI) extend far beyond legal repercussions; they can significantly impact your auto insurance...
Understanding Different Types of Auto Insurance Policies
Auto insurance is a necessary expense for all vehicle owners. It helps protect you financially in case of an accident or theft. In this blog, we'll...
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Freezing pipes can be a common issue during cold weather, and it's important to take preventive measures to avoid potential damage. Here are some...
Why Auto Insurance is Important: Protecting Yourself and Others on the Road
Auto insurance is necessary for anyone who owns and operates a vehicle. It is required by law in most states and provides essential protection for...
Common Roofing Problems and Their Solutions
Your roof is your home's first line of defense against the elements, and it's essential to keep it in good condition to ensure the safety and...
How to Prevent Clogged Gutters and Downspouts
Clogged gutters and downspouts are a common headache for homeowners. They can lead to various problems, including water damage to your home's...
The Importance of Having Home Insurance: Protecting Your Investment
For most people, their home is their biggest investment. It's where they create memories with their family and friends, and it's where they feel...
Understanding Different Types of Auto Insurance Policies
Auto insurance is a necessary expense for all vehicle owners. It helps protect you financially in case of an accident or theft. In this blog, we'll...
Bug Safety: How to Prevent and Treat Insect Bites and Stings
As the warmer months approach, spending time outdoors becomes more enjoyable. However, along with the beautiful weather comes an increased risk of...
Summer Sports Safety: How to Avoid Common Injuries During Physical Activities
Welcome to our blog on summer sports safety! With the warmer weather and longer days, many of us are excited to engage in physical activities and...
Why You Need Umbrella Insurance
Life is unpredictable. Of course, you already know this. But have you considered all the risks you currently face? Distracted drivers. People using...
Flood Preparedness: Before, During, and After
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing...
MAPFRE Customers Can Simplify Car Care and Maintenance with Openbay+
When things go wrong with your vehicle (and they will at some point), you want to find a reputable repair shop that will fix the problem in a timely...
5 Common (And Potentially Costly) Homeowners Mistakes
Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up-whether you have a minor...
Safe Driving in Winter Weather
Millions of Americans will be traveling this holiday season, and if it's anything like previous years, a lot of that travel will be on the road....
Fire & Ice – Your Guide to Winter Preparation
Winter is coming and for homeowners this means being prepared for the utmost extremes, both the frightful and delightful! With beautiful blankets of...
Mold Damage Insurance Coverage – Personal & Commercial
Mold is a fungus. There are all kinds. It’s everywhere–indoors and out. Most mold insurance claims typically arise in one of two circumstances: (1)...
How to Get Involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Most people have good intentions when Pink October rolls around. They truly want to do something to help cure breast cancer. However, what most...
Massachusetts RMV to Make Inspection Sticker Changes
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will soon change how it handles late vehicle inspection stickers. The change means that beginning...
Home Fire Escape Plans
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to...
All About Home Inventory
You never know when disaster may strike and all your personal possessions are lost or damaged. Do you know how much your coin collection is worth?...
Safe Driving
Do you want to save money on your auto insurance by driving safely? Most companies are using car telematic programs to do so. Car telematic...
Tips for Washing Your Car
Remember how fun washing your mom or dad’s car was as a kid? Using the sponges and spraying your brother or sister with the hose was a...
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
While most homeowners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties...
How to Jump Start a Car
Trouble happens. You left your lights on and now you’re stuck with a dead car battery. While learning how to jump start a car can be easy, there are...
Homeowners Insurance Facts
When you decide you want to buy your first home, homeowners insurance may not be the first thing you think about. However, most mortgage lenders...
Why is flood insurance important?
You don’t have to live in a flood-prone area to encounter flooding in your home. This can happen at any time to anyone! Flooding can be caused by...
Winter Survival Kit for Your Vehicle
Don’t wait for snow and ice to arrive before winterizing your vehicle. Make sure both you and your vehicle are ready to hit the road safely during...
How to Change a Tire
Knowing how to change a tire is a necessary skill for all drivers. You might be thinking, “I pay for a AAA membership so that I get roadside...
Fireplace Safety Tips for the Holidays
Many find the winter holidays their favorite time of year with colorful decorations, warming their feet by the fire, hanging ornaments from the...
Fun Facts About Your Thanksgiving Meal in Massachusetts
Although turkey is somewhat synonymous with Thanksgiving dinner it's not all about the Turkey. For many, folks are most grateful for the side...
What is Builder’s Risk Insurance and Who Should It Cover?
Builder’s risk insurance, sometimes referred to as construction insurance, covers a contractor’s property, material and equipment relating to a...
Can I Buy Life Insurance on My Elderly Mom or Dad?
If your parents don't have an insurance policy or the funds to pay their own way in their later years, you can buy life insurance for your parents...
How to operate and use a Fire Extinguisher
We should all have at least one fire extinguisher somewhere in our home, but it’s not enough to simply keep one under the kitchen sink. If there is...
When on the water, Wear a Life Jacket
There's no excuse not to wear a life jacket on the water, and as your insurance agent, we strongly encourage you, and the passengers on your boat to...
Walking Your Dog at Night
Remember these safety tips when walking your dog at night. Always use a leash This one is non-negotiable. Even if you live in an area without much...
Garage Clean Out Tips
Imagine a world where you could actually park inside your garage. What if we told you that dream could be a reality with just a weekend’s worth of...
How to ride your motorcycle safely in a group
Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you're part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a...
Auto Insurance Costs
If you own a vehicle, you should own an auto insurance policy. Have you ever wondered how the cost of your policy is determined? There are a number...
Jacob Friedman Insurance Agency LOVES Insuring Your Life!
Life is the most precious gift and we love insuring yours! Jacob Friedman Insurance Agency values every single one of our loyal clients and this...
Have questions about your Massachusetts policy renewal?
To help make it easier to do business with us, MAPFRE is converting to a new policy processing platform. As a result, upon renewal, you will receive...
Christmas Tree Safety
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Nothing gets you into the Christmas spirit more than putting on those old Christmas songs and putting...
Protect Your Home This Winter
Old Man Winter is here. Ice, snow, and wind can wreak havoc on your home and your budget. Standard homeowners insurance policies can cover most...
Collector Car Insurance
There is nothing more stunning than seeing a classic car rolling down the road. If you are a proud classic car owner you want to do everything you...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The air is cool and crisp, and the leaves are changing colors. As homeowners, it can also be a very busy time of...
Commercial Auto Insurance Explained
Commercial auto insurance is insurance that provides financial protection for damages related to a vehicle designated for business use. If you use...
Routine Vehicle Maintenance
Cars are essential to our everyday lives. When you need to head to work or the market, you walk out to your car and expect it to start right up. To...
Homeowners Insurance Facts
When you decide you want to buy your first home, homeowners insurance may not be the first thing you think about. However, most mortgage lenders...
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