How to prepare your business for a winter storm.
Winter storms in the U.S. led to $3.4 billion in policyholder losses in 2023 — and it wasn’t even a bad year. Since winter storms are a fact of life in the Northeast, doing everything you can to prepare for them is just good business. Here’s how to prepare your...
How to handle five common home emergencies.
Most homeowners know how to conduct regular home maintenance, like having the furnace and A/C serviced and cleaning out gutters. But some home repair situations come in the form of stressful emergencies we’re unprepared for. Learning the steps to take when these...
Cybersafety tips: How to spot a scam.
There are so many different kinds of online scams that it may seem impossible to guard against them all. However, if you keep in mind that the end goal of nearly all scams is to get you to reveal personal or financial information, you can learn how to spot a scam and...
How to claim life insurance benefits.
Anyone who has ever lost a loved one knows that in the days that follow, even everyday tasks can be difficult to navigate. So, learning how to claim life insurance benefits, searching for documents, and filling out paperwork can all seem overwhelming. That’s why it’s...
5 fire prevention tips for small businesses.
According to U.S. Fire Administration statistics, every year there are more than 16,500 workplace fires, causing nearly a billion dollars in direct property damage. However, if you put the right safety measures in place, most fires can be prevented. Follow these fire...
Boating safety tips every captain needs to know.
If you’re a boating enthusiast, this is your time of year! The Northeast offers so many opportunities for summer fun on the water. To protect your vessel and passengers through all your adventures, it’s important to follow these boating safety tips. 1. Study up before...
Cabin safety tips: Put safety first at your second home.
You go to your cabin to get away from everyday life and to spend time with the people you love. So, keeping it (and the people in it) as safe as possible is a top priority. Follow these cabin safety tips to keep your second home and all the activities that go with it...
Mastering Mother Nature: Top weather preparedness tips for your home and business.
In the Northeast, nature presents us with beauty at every turn: breathtaking coastlines, glorious fall colors, and majestic mountains. Unfortunately, nature can also hand us some pretty ugly weather, from Nor’easters to hurricanes. Follow our storm preparedness tips...