That’s right, with an estimated population of about 70,000,000 dogs in this country, it turns out that homeowners insurance carriers are paying millions in dog bite losses every year. In fact, the Insurance Information Institute (III) has the cost per bite at around $37,000! A total of over $571 million was paid out for 15,352 […]
May 17, 2016
Motor vehicle corrosion is a billion-dollar problem in the United States, according to the Federal Highway Administration. And, no wonder. Road salt, tree sap, mud, pollution and even dead bugs and bird poop (just ask the folks in South Utica about the crows!) all contribute to a year-round assault on your vehicle here in the […]
May 10, 2016
In any given year, more than 20 million passengers across the globe, including many of our friends here in the Mohawk Valley, set sail on a cruise, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. If you plan to join them this summer, here are four common sense tips to help ensure your journey is a […]
May 3, 2016
Since snowmobile season was a bit of a flop here in Central New York, we’re expecting an off trail frenzy on ATVs this spring and summer. Zipping through the woods and fields on a powerful 3 or 4 wheeler is as much fun as snowmobiling, though many say you can’t beat the beauty of a […]
April 26, 2016
The sunshine of the past few days got us thinking about time outdoors…FINALLY! So we thought now that we don’t have to worry about snow and ice (we hope) what new dangers lurk for us here in the Mohawk Valley weather wise? How about lightening? Ever notice how so many of your friends “know” all […]
April 19, 2016
Yes, we here at SZW are concerned with accidents. When a covered loss happens, we pay for the damage to help get you back to where you were before the loss. But we also want to prevent accidents in the first place. We can make things better after a loss. But there are very few […]
April 12, 2016
One of the ways Utica area homeowners are taking advantage of our still remarkably low interest rates is by renovating their homes. They may be investing in that new dream kitchen or upgrading the old bathrooms. Maybe an addition to the back of the house. Some are looking at a new garage or shed, even […]
April 5, 2016
We checked out the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and found a complete list of regulations for the taking and possession of fish. You can check it out here. We recommend you take a look at this comprehensive list of rules to make sure your fishing experience is within the legal limits. An annual […]
March 30, 2016
We’re gearing up for summer here at SZW and one of the first things we think about are the beautiful waterways of Central New York and the Adirondacks. What can be better than fun on the lake on your power boat. So we thought we’d get a jump on the season with some helpful info […]
March 22, 2016
The sun last weekend got us in the mood to think summer, the outdoors, and family fun around the campfire. So we Googled around a bit and stumbled onto a great website at NYCampgrounds.com. The great thing about this site is that it’s all about camping destinations in our own New York. It’s divided up […]
March 15, 2016
