Hiring someone to clear your roof? Exercise caution.
With record-breaking accumulation in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and more snow in this week’s forecast, home and business owners have good reason to be concerned about roofs threatened by snow and...
View ArticleDon’t be caught unprepared for flooding
If there’s one thing this winter’s snow- and ice-covered roofs have taught us, it’s the importance of being prepared for severe weather and its aftermath. Those pre-equipped with excellent insulation,...
View ArticleHere’s how to make the most out of backyard fun this spring and summer
As you fire up the grill, return the backyard to full playground mode and at least start to think about removing the cover if you have a pool, keep in mind the importance of safety – not only for the...
View ArticleHurricane season: ‘All it takes is one to make it a bad year’
Boats tossed aground by Hurricane Bob rest on the causeway leading to Dartmouth’s Padanaram Bridge in the aftermath of the 1991 storm. Roger Chartier photo Coinciding with the official beginning of...
View ArticleBe prepared for flooding, with or without Joaquin
While it appeared Friday afternoon that most of New England would be spared the wrath of Hurricane Joaquin, high winds, storm surge and flooding remained threats, particularly along Massachusetts’...
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Winter’s coming. Now’s the time to get ready.
By DEVIN BECK Sylvia Group Account Executive We shouldn’t need a reminder — right? We live in New England. We know what we went through during the first two months of this year. People who never had...
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Holiday safety tips that can keep your MA and RI homeowners insurance rates down
By DEVIN BECK Sylvia Group Account Executive We missed Massachusetts Candle Safety Day on December 14, but the point of the designation remains timely: December may be the most wonderful time of the...
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New Year’s Eve party at your place? Be aware of social-host laws
It was one of our most widely viewed blog posts of 2014: a pre-New Year’s Eve heads-up about the liability of individuals, businesses and organizations hosting an event at which alcohol is served —...
View ArticleDon’t let your business slip up this winter: Follow risk management procedures
Heavy rain is expected this weekend, with temperatures predicted to drop back below freezing next week. You know what that means: ice — and with it the risk of slips and falls in or around your place...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Jonas, the winter storm heading toward SouthCoast
Water, snow and slush flow through the streets of Nantucket on January 28, 2015. A year later, similar scenes appear possible, if not likely, to repeat along the Massachusetts coast. NANTUCKET POLICE...
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