Lately, our Mid-State Insurance advisors have been getting calls from people who are planning a winter or spring vacation. Many of their questions are about car rental insurance. Does their personal auto insurance policy cover rental cars? Should they consider buying …
Read MoreThursday, January 19th, 2012 Tags: auto insurance, Mid-State Insurance, rental car insurance
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It’s that time again. People are continuing to make resolutions for the new year. And, as always, topping most lists are resolutions to exercise more, lose weight, manage stress, and stop smoking.
To encourage this trend, many companies are implementing employee wellness programs. Others are …
Read MoreMonday, January 9th, 2012 Tags: employee benefits, health care, health insurance, wellness programs
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As we enter 2012, all of us at Mid-State Insurance Agency would like to extend our very best wishes to our clients and friends for a happy, healthy, prosperous and safe new year.
We want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to provide …
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This year’s October surprise dumped an unprecendented amount of snow on the Northeast, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. Although it’s the kind of favor we could have done without, it does serve as a reminder of the importance of preparing for …
Read MoreFriday, November 18th, 2011 Tags: home insurance, ice dams, winterize home
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Trick or treat! For kids, it’s exciting and scary—and fun. And as adults, it’s our job to keep this holiday as safe as possible. A study by the Center for Disease Control found that with so many kids on the streets, the potential for …
Read MoreThursday, October 27th, 2011 Tags: Halloween safety, Mid-State Insurance
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People often ask me whether or not they need condo insurance. After all, they say, our condo association has a master policy. Doesn’t that cover us?
Yes and no. In most cases, the association’s master policy covers the condominium buildings, common …
Read MoreFriday, October 14th, 2011 Tags: condo insurance, condominium insurance, home insurance, Mid-State Insurance
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At Mid-State Insurance, we are committed to providing our clients with the insurance protection they need in case they ever have a fire in their home. But we have another, even higher priority. And that is encouraging both our clients and the public to …
Read MoreFriday, October 7th, 2011 Tags: Fire Safety, home insurance, Mid-State Insurance
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If you rent an apartment, townhouse, condo, or even a house, you may be wondering if you need insurance. After all, you may be thinking, isn’t it the landlord’s responsibility to insure the building? You’re right about that. But think about this. What if …
Read MoreWednesday, September 28th, 2011 Tags: home insurance, renters insurance
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In a recent blog, I shared some thoughts about the advantages employee benefits programs offer to companies and their people. Today, I’d like to take that discussion one step further and look at the advantages of offering a payroll deduction plan.
At Mid-State Insurance, we …
Read MoreTuesday, September 20th, 2011 Tags: employee benefits, Mid-State Insurance, MilleBen, payroll deduction plan, voluntary benefits
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In the past decade, there’s been a steady uptick in the number of people working from home. People are finding creative ways to generate income – from providing technical services to baking wedding cakes – and everything in between. More and more companies are …
Read MoreThursday, September 15th, 2011 Tags: business insurance, home insurance, home office, Mid-State Insurance
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