Partnership Brings Two, Local Independent Agencies Together to Enhance Insurance Service to Western New Hampshire Bob Sammon, President of The Insurance Center and Chris Eldredge, President of McCrillis & Eldredge, announced that their companies are joining forces. The combined organization will continue to operate under both, well-known brands and will retain both Bob and Chris at the hel...

Boat insurance isn’t required by law in New Hampshire or Vermont, but it’s still a good idea to get it.  Like other forms of insurance, boat insurance mitigates risk, protecting your investment and shielding your assets from costly liability claims. Boating without insurance in the hopes that following safety procedures will be enough is just as irresponsible as driving a car without ...

Vacations are supposed to be a time to relax and take a break, but they can also leave you vulnerable to theft, fraud, and unexpected expenses.  Take these steps to ensure you are protected so you can truly relax on your vacation.  Maintain business as usual at your house. If your landscaper comes every Wednesday, make sure he drops by even while you are gone. Have a neighbor ...

If you’re a contractor, the warmer temperatures of spring are your cue to get started on home renovation projects you’ve been planning with customers.  You probably have a long checklist of things to go through. Finding qualified laborers. Making sure your equipment is in running order. Getting the supplies you need. Managing costs.  Securing contractor’s insurance should be h...

April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but sometimes they also bring unwanted flooding.  In the spring, flooding can also be caused by thawing snow and ice, which is a particular concern in the mountain regions of New Hampshire and Vermont.  Cleaning out a flooded home isn’t just a major headache. It’s also a big hit to your wallet. Just one inch of water could cause...

Once the last snow has fallen, and the deep freezes have passed, it’s time to take stock of what damage winter might have done, as well as catch up on any fall home improvement projects you didn’t get to.  Remember, home maintenance not only has the immediate benefit of increased comfort, it also saves you the cost of expensive repairs down the line. Here are some key areas to focus o...

Ice dams are as ominous as they sound. They can ruin your roof, cause flooding within your house, and cost hundreds of dollars in damage. If mold sets in, the cost could run into the thousands.  The process of melting snow refreezing on the edge of your roof forms ice dams. This frozen snow hardens into a ‘dam’ that causes the rest of the melting snow behind it to back up, causing flo...

During the winter months it sometimes feels like we face a choice between shivering in the cold or cringing over bloated heating bills. It doesn’t have to be that way though. There are lots of things you can do to cut down on your heating bill while keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. Below are few ideas.  Turn down the heat at night. Turning the thermostat down just ...

For over 100 years, The Insurance Center has proudly helped our neighbors and friends protect whatmatters most. In the spirit of the holiday season, we would like to thank you for trusting us for all yourhome, auto, life and business insurance needs. As a small business, we depend greatly on the support ofour community, and we thank you for your continued business. From all of us at The In...

This holiday season, online shoppers aren’t the only ones who will be looking for good opportunities. So will hackers and scammers hoping to steal personal information from unsuspecting shoppers.  An estimated 95 percent of Americans shop online at least once a year, and this holiday season, with COVID still a concern, about half are expected to do more online shopping. As more Americ...