We saw a disturbing article in the Utica OD last weekend. It’s about two insurance companies who are refusing to insure certain cars for theft. And this a result of a viral TikTok challenge that caused a gigantic surge in car thefts. The vehicle makes affected are 2011-2021 Kia and Hyundai models. 2021 insurance claims […]
February 7, 2023
The most important way we serve our Utica area community with insurance products is when a large disaster happens to one of our customers. That could mean a car accident, a serious fire at their home or severe windstorm. It’s winter, so we thought now might be the time to talk a bit about the […]
January 31, 2023
We recently wrote about the joy of a home fireplace, not only as a warm, cozy place to enjoy winter indoors, but also a source of federal income tax credits. What we discovered was that, effective January 1, 2023, highly efficient wood or pellet stoves or larger biomass heating systems may be eligible to claim […]
January 24, 2023
Business owners face many risks and hazards. These include loss of property, business liability, and loss of income. That’s why a Business Owners Policy (BOP) is so important in providing the insurance protection retailers and professionals need to manage their risk. It comes in a package that includes property, liability, and loss of income. And […]
January 17, 2023
Did you know that you can add to the value of your home if it has a fireplace? We’re seeing estimates of up to 13% more for homes with fireplaces than the national median sales price. We were speaking with a Utica resident the other day about fireplaces. When he and his wife were looking […]
January 10, 2023
We’re delighted to announce that Susan Hook has joined Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. as a Commercial Lines Account Manager. She is a New York State licensed agent for property, casualty, and life with over 18 years experience in the insurance industry. President Gary Scalzo said, “Susan will be responsible for managing service and sales […]
January 3, 2023
Did you know that older adults can lose body heat faster than when they were young? Also, because of changes to your body as you age, it gets harder for you to even know you’re getting cold. That’s why cold weather…or a cold house…is so dangerous for seniors. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that happens […]
December 20, 2022
Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig is excited to announce that this year we donated Christmas Cheer to five families from People First (formerly the Municipal Housing Authority). We gave four families gift cards of $550 to $650, depending on the number of kids living in the home. And $200 to one senior citizen. According to our […]
December 13, 2022
Anyone who works at home knows, UPS, FedEx, and Amazon trucks delivering packages throughout the neighborhood is as common as the postman’s daily visit. Especially now during the holiday season in the Mohawk Valley. The Covid pandemic caused online buying to skyrocket. Covid has thankfully ended as the scourge it was, but online shopping has […]
December 6, 2022
It’s annoying enough to find yourself slowing down in traffic as you drive into a Work Zone. But at least you can see a reason for the snail’s pace of travel. The highway is being made better. New pavement will soon make for a smoother ride. But as you decelerate into that crawling line of […]
November 29, 2022
