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Nov 09

10 Advantages of Hybrid Life Insurance with Long-Term Care

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Hybrid, Life Insurance, Long Term Care

You probably know about hybrid cars. But do you know about hybrid life insurance? This coverage combines long-term care and life insurance into one policy. Like hybrid cars, these hybrid policies are increasingly popular. That’s because they have some unique benefits. Hybrid Life Insurance

Nov 02

Why Did My Auto Insurance Rate Go Up?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, Auto Rates, car insurance

Like most companies today, we are facing increased costs of doing business. And we know that you are facing rising costs too, on everything from gasoline to breakfast cereal to housing. And while a lot of factors go into what you pay – from vehicle safety ratings to your personal driving history – striking the balance between insurance premiums and…

Oct 26

How Many Miles Can a Car Last?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance car insurance, Personal Insurance

The term “high-mileage vehicle” can sometimes be interpreted as “rust bucket” or “clunker,” but the truth is today’s vehicles are built better than ever. Keep reading to find out how – and why – some drivers are keeping their cars on the road longer. Higher Car Mileage

Oct 19

Five Home Improvement Tips to Make Your Home Safer

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Improvement, Home Insurance, Homeowners

When it comes to protecting your biggest investment, it's impossible to prevent every accident, disaster or inconvenience. However, here are five simple steps you can take that go a long way in preventing homeowner hiccups like a faulty smoke detector or a blown washer hose. Home Improvement Tips

Oct 12

Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Business Insurance, Cyber Insurance, Cybercrime Insruance

Recognizing that a cyber breach is a likelihood, companies need well-planned processes to mitigate and manage operations before they become targets. In this article, we discuss how to avoid cyber breaches and how cyber insurance can help protect your business. As part of your planning, it is good practice to identify a cross-disciplinary team to engage when the crisis arises.…

Oct 05

Guard Against Cyber Attacks with Cybersecurity Insurance

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Cyber Insurance, Cybercrime Insruance, Data Security

Ransomware attacks are among the latest, costly means by which hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of computers have been infected throughout the world. Read on to learn more about how businesses are vulnerable to these types of attacks and how cyber insurance can help protect your business. In May 2021, the group REvil attacked JBS, a meat producer…

Sep 28

5 Customized Emergency Kits to Weather Any Disaster

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Hurricane, Personal Insurance

Whether you're facing a power outage or a severe storm, it pays to be prepared. Here's how to build five customized emergency kits to weather any disaster. Customized Emergency Kits

Sep 21

For Roselyn Sánchez, Life Insurance Was an Easy Decision

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Life Insurance

You may know Roselyn Sánchez as an actress, producer, proud Puerto Rican, wife and mother of two. But she’s also a life insurance advocate, and this September, she’ll join us as the spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), coordinated by Life Happens. She’s sharing the important message that getting life insurance is an easy decision to make for the…

Sep 14

Having The Right Coverage in College

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance car insurance, College, InsuranceTips, Personal Insurance

Parents among you may remember your inaugural journey to a college campus far, far away — as you prepare your own son or daughter for imminent departure into an unfamiliar universe. You may already feel like you are careening through a veritable array of urgent priorities — checklists, dorm requirements, aid applications, medical forms, roommate concerns, and the ever stressful…

Sep 07

Five Life Insurance Questions Asked by Newlyweds

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Life Insurance

Newlyweds, whether young or old, financially established or just getting started, often have similar questions related to their new marital status. So, let’s look at five FAQs newlyweds have about life insurance. Life Insurance FAQs for Newlyweds

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