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 | Jun 22, 2015 | Claims, FBinsure, Helpful Tips, Home Maintenance, Homeowners Insurance, ice dams, ice removal, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Risk Management, Safety Tips
In the Northeast, the term “ice dam” is met with grimacing faces and curse words. Many people have just started work on the home repairs needed due to the havoc wreaked over this past winter. With repairs in full swing, now is a good time to think about making...
by John Tessier | Jan 26, 2015 | Claims, Condo Insurance, Emergency Preparedness, FAQ, Farrell Backlund, FBinsure, Helpful Tips, Home Maintenance, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Safety Tips, snow removal
With a massive blizzard bearing down on the northeast, I thought it might be a good time to share some tips on how to prepare for a power outage in the cold weather. High winds and 2 feet of snow means downed power lines, falling trees, and more. Listed below are some...
by John Tessier | Jan 15, 2014 | Farrell Backlund, Helpful Tips, Home Maintenance, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance
I find it interesting how Other Structures coverage on the Homeowner’s policy is often overlooked by those who need it, but becomes a point of contention for those who feel they do not. I field a lot of calls by people who wish to remove the coverage because they have...
by John Tessier | Apr 2, 2013 | FAQ, Farrell Backlund, Flood Insurance, Home Maintenance, Homeowners Insurance, Life Insurance
With spring fighting its way into its rightful place as the ruler of March through June; it is time to discuss flooding and its impact on you (and your insurance coverage). As we all know we had quite a bit of snow this winter, and now all of that snow is melting....
