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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Overlooked Discount for Your Maine Home Insurance
Overlooking discounts for your Maine home insurance is easy to do. I often hear, “I didn’t know that!” when talking to customers about discounts.? Especially when they hear something as standard as a smoke detector or fire extinguisher can take a percentage off of your premium.? Taking advantage of all offered discounts is an easy way to save … [Read more...] about Overlooked Discount for Your Maine Home Insurance
Cheney Insurance Wins Prestigious National Automation Award
Since the introduction of desktop computers into the workplace in the?mid-1980’s, Cheney Insurance has continuously invested in emerging technologies and adjusted their internal workflows and practices to serve their clients better and faster.? This proactive approach to leveraging automation has set them apart from other independent insurance … [Read more...] about Cheney Insurance Wins Prestigious National Automation Award
Maine Auto Insurance and Maine Roads
Spring is just around the corner! A great indicator that winter is being left behind is the orange “Bump” signs posted along the roads. If it isn’t a frost heave it is a pot hole.? The daily commutes resembles more of an off road course at the X Games than your regular drive to work. The warmer days cause the snow to melt while the nights bring us … [Read more...] about Maine Auto Insurance and Maine Roads
Frozen Pipes! Are you covered?
It seems every winter I feel like it is worse than the last. Each year, I think this is most snow I’ve seen or this is the coldest it has ever been. Well, this year I might be on to something! In the beginning of January a pipe froze and then burst in the hall. Luckily, we reacted quickly and had the water shut off before serious damage to our … [Read more...] about Frozen Pipes! Are you covered?
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
THE CHENEY COMPANIES COMMITS $25,000 TOWARD CLC YMCA POOL
In an email to his 30-plus associates this week, President and CEO Dennis Hilton explained that The Cheney Companies Financial Group has increased their CLC YMCA Pool fundraising pledge to $25,000. “I firmly believe, as many do, that the CLC YMCA serves an important need in our communities.? Now is the time for us to stretch beyond what we feel … [Read more...] about THE CHENEY COMPANIES COMMITS $25,000 TOWARD CLC YMCA POOL
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
DEER VERSUS YOUR CAR INSURANCE
In 2006, I purchased my first car from a dealer, a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. I love this car. It isn’t the fanciest model, but it is mine. In 2011, I proudly made the last payment. It really was mine now. I know how to drive it in the snow. I know how to back into tight parking spots. I know how to operate my car. It is a good feeling. I firmly … [Read more...] about DEER VERSUS YOUR CAR INSURANCE
TOP 5 REASONS TO HAVE A MAINE WATERCRAFT INSURANCE POLICY OR BOAT INSURANCE
There are plenty of ways to enjoy Maine summers, but the best way according to most is boating. Maine’s coastal waters as well as the rivers and lakes, make for some of the best scenery and fun. You can enjoy a relaxing day coasting down the river or kick it up a notch tubing and waterskiing on the lake. To be fully in these moments it is best to … [Read more...] about TOP 5 REASONS TO HAVE A MAINE WATERCRAFT INSURANCE POLICY OR BOAT 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
