Most of us have seen the commercials on TV about Mayhem getting into some terrible situation, or the pig driving a convertible, but what you may not realize is what these companies spend in advertisement each year. The cost may astound you. While each of them are trying to outdo one another with the best this and cheapest that, you should begin to … [Read more...] about Insurance Advertising Dollars and Customer Service
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INSURANCE PAYMENTS AND DISCOUNTS
There are many ways to receive discounts on your insurance. Be it by being a safe driver, bundling your policies, or driving a safer vehicle, discounts can be had. One of my favorite ways to receive a discount is by making my payments through an electronic funds transfer, better known as EFT. It is the transfer of payment from your checking, … [Read more...] about INSURANCE PAYMENTS AND DISCOUNTS
CHENEY INSURANCE ACQUIRES BRIDGEWATER FINANCIAL GROUP
According to a joint statement released by Dennis Hilton and Dino Joannides, Cheney Insurance Agency has acquired Bridgewater Financial Group, including several dozen local existing health insurance accounts, and will launch a new benefits division.? Joannides will continue to grow and operate his financial services practice as a Financial … [Read more...] about CHENEY INSURANCE ACQUIRES BRIDGEWATER FINANCIAL GROUP
FIRES, DRYERS AND YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
Autumn has arrived and soon it will be far too chilly to hang our laundry outside. Yes, we’ll miss the freshness that comes with laundry on a clothes line, but we’ll enjoy the warmth of the dryer. As we head into the colder months the use of the dryer increases and so does the risk of fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association … [Read more...] about FIRES, DRYERS AND YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
NATIONAL SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WEEK
The first week in August is dedicated to simplifying your life. Professional organizers and scientist agree that stress can be directly linked to being unorganized. Who wants to be stressed when they can take small easy steps to be stress free? One place to start is by organizing your life. Sure that may seem like a pretty heavy task, but if you … [Read more...] about NATIONAL SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WEEK
NATIONAL WEDDING MONTH
February brings us the month of romance. With Valentine’s Day encouraging 220,000 proposals, you can be sure love is in the air. While February isn't the busiest month for weddings, it is when the planning begins, according to the Association of Bridal Consultants. ?With any major life event you start with a plan, so when checking off your list, be … [Read more...] about NATIONAL WEDDING MONTH
WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
The safest tip you can receive about driving in wintery conditions is to not drive at all. Living in Maine, sometimes that isn’t always an option. If you are going to be on the roads, shouldn’t you be as careful as you can? One wrong adjustment and your vehicle could be sliding into a line of cars at an auto dealership. Do you have the proper … [Read more...] about WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY WEEK JANUARY 13-19, 2013
Snowmobiling is a great way to get outside and enjoy Maine winters. With over 14,000 miles of trails across the state, you are sure to find adventure as well as beautiful scenery. Maine has over 290 snowmobile clubs that maintain and groom the trails. Each year the American Council of Snowmobile Associations sponsors Snowmobile Safety Week. The … [Read more...] about SNOWMOBILE SAFETY WEEK JANUARY 13-19, 2013
CHEAPER YOU SAY, BECAUSE I’M A FEMALE?
The battle of the sexes has been raging since the dawn of time. The 1946 musical, Annie Get Your Gun, is a classic example of anything you can do I can do better. Pun intended. One gender related topic that can get even the most relaxed person going is; are men better drivers than women? According to the statistics?of the insurance industry, men … [Read more...] about CHEAPER YOU SAY, BECAUSE I’M A FEMALE?
The Moose and the Tree – The Differences in Collision and Comprehensive Insurance
We are all aware that we are required by law to have liability car insurance. A simple definition of liability car insurance is coverage if an insured is legally liable for bodily injury or property damage caused by an automobile.?What we may not be so knowledgeable about is collision and comprehensive coverage. While these types of coverage may be … [Read more...] about The Moose and the Tree – The Differences in Collision and Comprehensive Insurance
Fight the Flames: Seven Hot Tips for Protecting Your Home from Fire
Home fires caused 2,565 deaths (not including firefighters) and almost $7.8 billion in damage in 2009, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). While it’s impossible to completely prevent fires, there are several measures you can take to protect your family, home and valuables from the flames. Check smoke and carbon monoxide … [Read more...] about Fight the Flames: Seven Hot Tips for Protecting Your Home from Fire
Usage-Based Insurance Takes A Step Forward
One of our several?partners whose insurance policies we sell, Progressive Insurance, recently?introduced their Snapshot Discount in Maine--marking our very first exposure to a Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) approach to automobile insurance.? If you are willing to snap a data collection device into your vehicle's diagnostic port, enabling the insurance … [Read more...] about Usage-Based Insurance Takes A Step Forward
