Helpful tips for driving safely with pets.
If Fido and Fluffy ride with you for pleasure or for their routine vet and groomer visits, take note of these guidelines for driving safely with pets. With a little planning, you can make your trip a treat for everyone involved. Driving safely with dogs Secure your...
5 things you need to do when switching homeowners insurance.
Your home is likely your biggest investment, so if you’re thinking of switching your homeowners insurance to a new carrier, it’s important to take your time and find the company and policy that work best for you. Here are 5 steps to consider before you make the...
5 reasons to get life insurance for your mortgage.
Life insurance for your mortgage? When you think of protecting the home you love, you probably think of homeowners insurance first, not life insurance. But home ownership and life insurance go hand in hand. Here’s why. Life insurance can keep your family in the home...
Independent or captive insurance agent? Here’s why we choose independent.
Before you choose an insurance agent, it’s important to know the difference between an independent agent and a captive one: An independent agent represents more than one insurance company and is free to recommend the insurance company they feel is best to serve their...
8 safety tips for driving in the snow.
Before winter descends on New England once again, take this quick refresher course on safe winter driving. Tip #1: Slow down. The #1 tip for driving in snow is also the most obvious: Reduce your speed. Most winter crashes are caused by drivers going too fast for the...
Winterize your home with these 8 tips.
Winter will be here before you can say “pumpkin spice,” so take the time to plan for a safe and cozy season. Prep your home for the snow, ice, and frigid temperatures around the corner. Get started now with these tips for winterizing your home. Clean your gutters....
Life insurance for business owners: Here’s why you need coverage.
Typically, we buy life insurance to protect our families. But when you’re a business owner, you have two families to think of: your home family and your work family. Both represent legacies you’d like to thrive into the future. That’s why getting the right life...
Benefits of workers compensation for both employees and employers.
For employers, the most obvious benefit of carrying workers compensation coverage is legal compliance: It’s required by law in most states. In the Patriot Insurance Company coverage area, workers compensation is required for all businesses in Maine and Vermont, and...