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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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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As I write this, tropical storm Isaac has just morphed into a hurricane and is following the same path as Katrina seven years after that hurrican devastated New Orleans.
Computer models differ on what the storm will do next, but whatever it does, it offers …
Read MoreWednesday, August 29th, 2012 Tags: flood insurance, home insurance, storm preparations
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School’s out. The calendar tells us that summer is officially here. And if we need one more sign, it’s that just about every backyard pool is ready for a season of fun.
Here at Mid-State, we’re all for fun. But we’re also about safety. According …
Read MoreFriday, June 29th, 2012 Tags: home insurance, swimming pool safety, umbrella insurance
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Imagine for a moment what happens to a family whose home is destroyed by a fire, hurricane, tornado or other disaster. As they survey the ruins, they find it difficult to remember all of their possessions. Or supposing a woman comes home from work …
Read MoreMonday, April 30th, 2012 Tags: disaster planning, home insurance, home inventory, insurance claim, replacement cost
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Lately, it’s practically impossible to watch television without being bombarded with commercials urging you to pick up the phone and get a quote on your homeowner or automobile insurance.
The offer to find you the lowest rate may sound appealing. But as many people are …
Read MoreWednesday, April 18th, 2012 Tags: auto insurance, home insurance, individualized solutions, Mid-State Insurance
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Last year at this time, our area was being blanketed with record snowfalls. And the wild weather patterns didn’t stop there. In June, destructive tornadoes struck Springfield and other Western Massachusetts communities. In August, tropical storm Irene arrived, followed by the snowstorm labeled the …
Read MoreThursday, March 8th, 2012 Tags: auto insurance, home insurance, individualized solutions, insurance review, MA Insurance, Mid-State Insurance, umbrella insurance
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On March 11 at 2 a.m., Daylight Savings Time officially begins. As we ‘spring forward’ we’ll all lose an hour of sleep, but we’ll gain an extra hour of early evening daylight.
When we change our clocks in the spring and fall, let’s also get …
Read MoreMonday, March 5th, 2012 Tags: carbon monoxide detectors, home insurance, home safety, Mid-State Insurance, smoke alarms
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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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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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