The loss of Wes Welker by the New England Patriots and Robert Kraft’s explanation of the events that lead up to Wes’ departure illustrate the importance of open, respectful communication in a relationship. According to the New York Times, “Kraft said that …
Read MoreThursday, March 21st, 2013 Tags: customer service, individualized solutions, Mid-State Insurance
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You may have read the story about a violent brawl at a baby shower which happened in Stoughton, MA over the weekend. The Boston Globe reported that “bottles and punches were thrown and furniture was smashed.”
If someone was hurt and the injured party …
Read MoreTuesday, January 15th, 2013 Tags: home insurance, renters insurance
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When Steve Job’s was being interviewed by the author of his biography, Steve was asked about how Apple decides which new products to put into production. The interviewer asked if he used customer feedback to determine what’s next. In pure Steve Job’s style, he …
Read MoreWednesday, January 2nd, 2013 Tags: customer service, Mid-State Insurance
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I have decided to change the tone and content of my blog. Instead of commenting exclusively on safety and insurance matters, I am going to weave in some personal and general reflections. I hope you find the blogs interesting and thought provoking.
Fiscal …
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 Tags: Mid-State Insurance
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Trick or treat! For kids, Halloween is exciting and scary – and fun. And for adults, the fun is accompanied by the challenge of keeping children safe, avoiding accidents involving children or adult pedestrians, and promoting home safety. Here are a few tips to …
Read MoreWednesday, October 24th, 2012 Tags: Halloween safety, Mid-State Insurance
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Fortunately, it wasn’t the big one. But the 4.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the Portland, Maine area on October 16, 2012 and sent tremors through much of New England is a reminder that earthquakes are not just a west coast phenomenon. Just over a …
Read MoreFriday, October 19th, 2012 Tags: business insurance, earthquake insurance, home insurance
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“There’s an app for that.” Ever since Apple used this slogan to market its App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch, the phrase has been used by just about everyone – including the Census Bureau that uses an app to collect and share …
Read MoreFriday, October 5th, 2012 Tags: auto insurance, claims, Mid-State Insurance, Mobile App
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As the father of two teenagers – one who has her license and another with a learner’s permit chomping at the bit to get his – I understand both their excitement and every parent’s anxiety. And for a couple of very good reasons. The …
Read MoreThursday, September 20th, 2012 Tags: advanced driver training, auto insurance, good student discounts, teen drivers
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As the parent of a teenage driver, I know how exciting it is for a child to get her license. I also have felt a parent’s anxiety during this transformational time. As we know, music, phone calls, texting, eating – to name a few …
Read MoreWednesday, September 12th, 2012 Tags: auto insurance, teen drivers
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