by Jared Perkoski | Oct 25, 2018 | Business Insurance, Business Risk, Claims, ice removal, Insurance Coverage, Jared Perkoski, liability, Risk Management, Snow and Ice Management, snow removal, Uncategorized
Two words that no contractor likes to hear together, “slip and fall.” From an insurance agent’s perspective these words can also be understandably painful. Our industry events cover this topic so regularly we can all understand the fear. There are seminars on how to...
by Nikki Hughes | Jan 18, 2018 | Claims, Emergency Preparedness, Farrell Backlund, FBinsure, Home Maintenance, Homeowners Insurance, ice dams, ice removal
Did You Know? Ice dams are caused by uneven heat loss from your home in wintry conditions refreezing melted snow. This causes the roof to warm above freezing temperature, which allows snow to melt and then re-freeze before it reaches the roof’s edge. If this cycle...
by Justin Bourque | Dec 21, 2017 | Claims, Food for Thought, Home Maintenance, Home Tips, Homeowners Insurance, Personal Risk, Safety Tips, Seasonal Preparedness, winter
The season is changing fast and cold nights and snowy days are upon us. The winter season can be the most challenging season for us all. The added stress of the holidays combined with less than perfect weather, certainly provides a most challenging season to deal...
by John Tessier | Dec 7, 2017 | Auto Insurance, Car Tips, Claims, FAQ, Farrell Backlund, FBinsure, Garaging, Helpful Tips, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Insurance Cost, Insurance Coverage, Mass Laws, Personal Insurance, Quotes
Insuring the Correct Garaging Location? Garaging location-it is a question asked to anyone who purchases auto insurance, but do you really know what it is? The term itself can be misleading because it in no way refers to whether or not you have a garage or if your...
by Dan Kundicz | Dec 1, 2017 | Auto Insurance, Car Tips, Claims, Personal Risk
What is a pothole? A pothole is a type of failure in an asphalt pavement caused by the presence of water in the underlying soil structure. Water causes erosion forming a depression or hollow in the road surface. Potholes can damage your vehicle in many ways. Driving...
by Jared Perkoski | May 11, 2017 | Business Risk, Claims, Commercial Insurance, FB Comp Advisors, Risk Advisor Insights, Risk Management, Safety, Workers Compensation
With the winter winding down chances are that you had one or more insurance claims arise. Maybe it was a slip and fall, or a plow truck accidentally hitting a curb or maybe it was one of your employees getting injured on the job. This is why you have insurance. But...
