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As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 health crisis, our top priority remains the health and safety of our clients and co-workers. While we may not physically be in the office, we are as committed as ever to serving you... Learn more

Chat with Chalmers: Electrical Cord Safety Helps Protect your Buildings from Fire Loss

December 23, 2020

As you create your ‘to-do list’ in preparation for next summer, keep in mind one project that is important but often overlooked, the use of extension cords.

Training Staff to Guard Against Cyber Attacks

August 24, 2020

Using mobile devices to work remotely is becoming the new norm. But when your employees use phones, tablets and laptops to access your network and do their jobs, they’re essentially providing hackers with more entry points, leaving your organization highly vulnerable to attacks.No matter how many security measures you take, they’re useless if you don’t supplement them with employee training. Here are five ways to help employees protect your company from cyber attacks:Offer… READ MORE

Four Reasons Your Company Needs Directors and Officers Insurance

August 10, 2020

FOUR REASONS YOUR COMPANY NEEDS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE READ MORE

Insurance and Your College Student

August 3, 2020

Now that college campuses are bustling with the activity of another school year, it is a good time to look at how your student living away from home might affect your home and auto insurance.

To Bundle, or Not to Bundle

July 27, 2020

If you’ve ever shopped around for insurance, you’ve likely been asked if you want to bundle your policies—in other words, combine your home or renters, auto and life insurance policies with the same carrier. Although you have the option to shop around individually for each policy, it almost always makes sense to have the same carrier cover as many of your policies as possible.Benefits of BundlingThe discount—Most policyholders bundle their policies because of the… READ MORE

Personal Benefit Planning: 3 common Myths about Long Term Care

July 6, 2020

A study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, reveals that few consumers have a plan in place for something that can quickly wipe out a lifetime of retirement savings.The first step in creating a practical plan is to get past some common myths surrounding long-term care, and to familiarize yourself with the facts – especially when it comes to paying for care.Myth #1: “The government will take care of me.”The most common myth is that the government will… READ MORE

Personal Benefit Planning: How Does Disability Income Insurance Fit Into Your Story?

June 29, 2020

Call 800-360-3000 to speak with us about your personal benefit plan and to learn about Income Protection coverage in Maine and New Hampshire.

Emergency Hurricane Preparedness Business Checklist

June 22, 2020

Use our free checklist to learn more about how to prepare before a disaster strikes to keep your business afloat. Emergency Prep. Checklist for your Business READ MORE

Are You Prepared For A House Fire?

June 8, 2020

Each year more than 3,275 people die and 15,575 are injured in home fires in the United States.

Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID-19

May 27, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States, there has been a massive upheaval of the American workplace. Employers have found themselves drafting and implementing policies and procedures addressing a wide array of issues including remote work, layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts, workplace conditions and many more. Not surprisingly, the uncertainty wrought by COVID-19 has left employers at an increased risk of exposure to employment-related claims alleging wrongful termination… READ MORE