Holiday fire safety

It’s the holiday season again – that special time of year when you brighten your home with colorful and twinkling lights. Although decorating with electric lighting helps you create a cheerful atmosphere, it also brings an increased risk of accidental fire. Here are some important safety tips to help you avoid electrical fires, overloaded circuits

Holiday fire safety Read More »

Renovation Regrets? This Is How, Why and Where Renovations Can Go Wrong.

To plan a perfect renovation, homeowners can spend hours curating dreamy inspiration boards of trendy designs and spectacular finishes. But what happens when the dream doesn’t match reality? These homeowners, contractors and designers weigh in on where bright remodeling ideas can go (so very, very) badly. Ruggy Joesten was smitten the moment he saw photos

Renovation Regrets? This Is How, Why and Where Renovations Can Go Wrong. Read More »

How Much Renters Insurance Do I Need?

Here are some guidelines: Consider enough coverage to replace all your personal belongings. This includes furniture, electronics, clothing and household items. You might want special coverage for valuables like jewelry and collectibles. Keep an inventory of everything you want to be covered by your policy. Q: I’m getting renters insurance for the first time. How

How Much Renters Insurance Do I Need? Read More »

11 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays

It’s likely you are revving up for this holiday season’s festivities with as much spirit and drive as Santa himself. You’ve found the perfect tree. The holiday bins and boxes are being pulled out of storage, filled with all the lights, tinsel, ornaments, and décor that will transform your home into a glittery wonderland. And

11 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays Read More »

14 Risks Facing Technology Companies and How to Help Protect Your Business

A technology company’s business model can include additional layers of exposure on top of the typical risks of everyday operations. To supplement traditional property insurance, general liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance, savvy technology companies will add coverage designed specifically to address the unique risks that arise from working with technologically innovative products and services. Consider these 14

14 Risks Facing Technology Companies and How to Help Protect Your Business Read More »

Before COVID-19, We Made Wallets. Now, We’re Cranking Out 50,000 Life-Saving Face Shields a Week

That plastic window in your wallet? It also makes a great face shield. And so, instead of laying people off when COVID-19 dried up sales, this small Maine company geared up to make personal protective equipment (PPE) and created more jobs for people around the state. How does a company that makes wallets and backpacks

Before COVID-19, We Made Wallets. Now, We’re Cranking Out 50,000 Life-Saving Face Shields a Week Read More »