If you are feeling the love this week and plan on getting your significant other a nice piece of jewelry, your first thought may not be what happens if he or she loses it. But, what happens if he or she loses it? First thing is most likely panic and upset. A friend of ours […]
February 10, 2016
Experiencing issues with your car can be unsettling and inconvenient, I mean let’s face it, who likes to be without a car? Not many! If you reside within the Utica area, many service shops will provide you with a loaner while your car is being worked on. Even though driving a loaner car allows you […]
February 2, 2016
The record snowfall last weekend in New York City, Washington, D.C., and so many cities and towns on the East Coast will be keeping insurance agents and companies plenty busy. Though we got lucky this time with the storm completely missing us here in the Utica area, we hate to say it, but there’s still […]
January 26, 2016
So what if you have a breakdown on the road and need a tow? It could happen because of engine trouble, a blown tire, or dead battery. We know of someone whose tire flew off his car while driving on the thruway! Fortunately he was near an exit and was able to quickly get help. […]
January 19, 2016
It’s an exciting time of the year for sports fans as the NFL’s Wildcard teams advance to the quarter-finals this weekend. And then the semi-finals and the Super Bowl on February 7, 2016. Plus, with football winding down, there’s more hockey on the weekends! So the next few weeks are special and we expect lots […]
January 12, 2016
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Getting together with family, friends, and co-workers is a blast. And there’s nothing quite like the joy of exchanging gifts with people you care about. Plus, some mild weather here in Central New York was a bonus for travelers (if not so much for skiers!). But then […]
January 5, 2016
If you are getting this post in your inbox, welcome to the launch of our new email! Here you’ll get important updates and our special weekly blog post delivered directly to your inbox. Our blog will zoom in on the unique insurance challenges we face here in Central New York. There are seasonal tips, ideas […]
December 29, 2015
“It’s a great feeling when we see what our Casual Day Project does for local people during the Holiday Season.” That’s what our claims manager and Casual Day coordinator, Cathy LeTray, said after this year’s project. Teaming up with our friends at the Utica Municipal Housing Authority (UMHA), this year’s project was our biggest yet. […]
December 22, 2015
If you’re recently retired or are almost there, congratulations. We wish you a productive, happy retirement with family and friends. We’re sure you’re proud of how far you’ve come over the years. And how much you’ve accumulated in financial and tangible assets. Which is why you should start looking at your insurance in a different […]
December 15, 2015
Did you know that over $150 billion in federal student aid is available through grants, work study, and loans every year? Often, students and their parent don’t realize that money is available to help them pay for college. The thing is, they have to apply for it. If you are a high school student applying […]
December 8, 2015
