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  • My Car Caught Fire!

    Have you ever thought, “What do I do if my car catches fire?!” It could be after an accident or for a mechanical reason. And we just read in the Utica OD that a Tesla car caught fire in France during a promotional tour. So how do you prevent car fires in the first place? […]

    September 13, 2016

  • 2015 Motor Vehicle Fatalities: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

    Are we as a country getting better at motor vehicle safety…or worse? The U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes an annual summary of the statistics that give us an accurate picture of the state of motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. It’s called, “Traffic Safety Facts.” And the […]

    September 6, 2016

  • A Look at Data Breach Insurance from Another Angle

    Let’s look at a data breach insurance from a different angle. Most cyber insurance policies have multiple coverage parts. Network Security provides coverage for a failure to protect your data. Privacy Liability covers a failure to protect information such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI). When handling PII and PHI, there […]

    August 30, 2016

  • Tornadoes in Upstate New York?

    Tornadoes and flash floods are likely to happen in Upstate NY, according to the latest forecast.  Previously, residents in Mohawk Valley were warned about potential power outages and wind damage in the event of a tornado. They were advised to be prepared for these risks. The warning specifically mentioned the importance of being aware of […]

    August 23, 2016

  • Welcome Denise Conti to Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc.

    We are excited to announce that Denise Conti of Whitesboro has joined our staff as a Commercial Lines Account Manager. She will be marketing, quoting, and servicing commercial insurance programs for our business clients. She’s been in the insurance industry for over 16 years. She started out as an assistant to a senior vice president […]

    August 16, 2016

  • Are You a Safe RV Driver?

    We just talked to a friend of ours who drove to Rhode Island on the 4th and then Vermont last week to visit family. The thing he noticed with all that driving was the many motorized recreational vehicles on the roads. With gas prices so low, it’s no wonder. It’s a great way to travel […]

    August 9, 2016

  • Safety Tips for Freshwater Fishing in Beautiful New York State

    We noticed in the Utica OD the other day a column by John Pitarresi about the New York State DEC I Fish NY Beginners’ Guide to Freshwater Fishing. So we took a look and were very impressed with the Guide. We went first to the section called, “Safe and Responsible Angling.” As insurance agents, we […]

    July 27, 2016

  • Are Solar Panels Covered on Your Homeowners Insurance?

    A friend of ours told us the other day that he knew of someone locally who had installed solar panels on his roof. We’ve heard about the Oneida County Solar Panel Project and other larger projects, but what about solar panels for homes? And what’s the status of solar power here in New York State. […]

    July 19, 2016

  • fire pit safety utica ny

    Settle into Your ADK Chair Around a Safe Fire Pit

    Have you noticed the popularity of fire pits here in the Mohawk Valley? So many people enjoying a few beverages around the glowing blaze. You can easily buy inexpensive “bowls” to enjoy in the backyard. Many people are installing sophisticated stone enclosures that are permanent fixtures. Are you thinking of buying or installing a fire […]

    July 12, 2016

  • How to Spend Less On Home Cooling

    What a beautiful 4th of July weekend we just had! Let’s hope the great weather lasts for all of us golfers, boaters, and swimmers here in Central New York. And if it does, we’ll be turning on our room or central air conditioners. So this is a good time for some tips on home cooling. […]

    July 5, 2016