Why You Need to Think About Cybersecurity

by | May 2, 2022 | Insurance

By: Edward L. Blais, JD, CIC, CPIA Cyberattacks aren’t just something big business and government agencies have to worry about. They are also a major threat to individuals and homeowners.   So much so that it is becoming common for preferred insurance carriers to...

If You Have a Side Gig, You May Need Extra Insurance

by | Apr 4, 2022 | Insurance

By: Edward L. Blais, JD, CIC, CPIA In today’s economy, having an extra gig, like working for an Uber on weekends or renting out a garage apartment on Airbnb, can be an attractive way to get some extra cash quickly and conveniently.  Most gig workers either sell a...

Don’t Do This If a Candle Starts a Fire

by | Mar 23, 2022 | Insurance

By: Edward L. Blais, JD, CIC, CPIA Imagine your curtains start to catch fire from a nearby candle. What do you do?  You’d probably race to the kitchen, fill up a cup with water, and throw it on the fire. And you’d be wrong.  A small candle fire may seem like...

5 Ways Your Business Needs to Prepare for the Winter

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Insurance

By: Edward L. Blais, JD, CIC, CPIA With the first dusting of snow early this month, winter is officially here. Now is the time to prepare your business before the next storm brings heavy snowfall, winds, freezing temperatures, or icy conditions.  Heavy ice and snow...