Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 by insurancectrinc

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 Insurance Center, we wish you and yours a very happy, healthy holiday season anda prosperous 2022! ...

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft When Shopping Online

Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by insurancectrinc

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 Americans shop online, identity theft and fraud have also risen. In 2019, online purchase fraud went up by...

Essential Safety Tips for This Halloween

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 by insurancectrinc

This Halloween, as more kids are expected to get out and trick-or-treat, there are some important things to look out for—and it’s not just the ghosts, goblins, and other creatures that go bump in the night. COVID-19 still remains a threat, especially with the Delta variant. Besides that, trick-or-treating while fun for kids, poses a number of hazards, from walking around the neighborhood at night to the candy they collect. If you skipped trick-or-treating last year, now might be a good time...

Fall Is the Time to Clean Your Wood Stove and Fireplace

Posted on September 27, 2021October 20, 2021 by insurancectrinc

As fall brings in cooler temperatures, many of us think about starting up our wood stoves and using our fireplaces again. Before you begin, it’s best to clean your wood stove and fireplace, and not just because some dust might have collected. Burning wood can cause a building of soot and creosote, which is the term for tar distilled from wood. This buildup not can limit the efficiency of your stove or fireplace, it also impairs the ventilation of smoke and other harmful gases like carbon...

What You Need to Know About the Different Types of Life Insurance

Posted on August 25, 2021October 20, 2021 by insurancectrinc

In some ways, life insurance is the most important insurance you’ll ever get. Unlike auto or home insurance, which cover damage to or loss of your property, life insurance is intended to cover major expenses your family, loves ones, or business partners may face in the event of your passing. A well-structured life insurance policy could mean your family is able to keep up with mortgage payments, your child can still afford to go to college, or your loved one is able to be financially sec...

Planning a Trip? Make Sure Your Home Is Secure

Posted on July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 by insurancectrinc

There are so many important things to remember when you’re planning a trip it can be easy to forget one of the most important ones: making sure the home you’re temporarily leaving behind is fully protected. It might be frustrating to add to your travel to-do list, but your home is your most important investment. More than that, you don’t want to go on vacation only to return home to a lot of issues. At least having the below checklist handy will make it that much easier to get your home ...

Insurance Center Staff Attend Newport Car Show

Posted on July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 by insurancectrinc

On June 26th, members of The Insurance Center team attended the Newport Wings and Wheels Car Show hosted by the Newport Chamber of Commerce. The event featured airplanes, cars, trucks, motorcycles, food trucks, and a DJ. It was a great time and we are always happy to support our community! Anjali Root and Kathy Campbell enjoy Wings and Wheels Newport Chamber Car Show!

Pool Safety Tips You Need to Know

Posted on June 18, 2021June 30, 2021 by insurancectrinc

If you have a pool, fun in the water is just a few steps away from your house. Pools can be a great way for kids to cool off and spend their free time during the summer. If you’re having a party, pools can be a great draw.They can also be deadly, particularly for children. “Having an unfenced pool is like having an uncaged lion in your backyard,” Morgan Miller, whose daughter drowned in a friend’s pool, told Parents.com. “To a child, that big furry animal could look like something fun to...

The Importance of Insurance for Boats

Posted on June 18, 2021June 30, 2021 by insurancectrinc

Boat insurance is not 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 auto insurance. Boating accidents are a serious risk — every year there are thousands of accidents across...

Brush Up on These Safety Tips Before You Grill

Posted on May 21, 2021June 30, 2021 by insurancectrinc

Memorial Day Weekend is here, which means grilling season has begun. Grilling is undoubtedly one of the best parts of summer. But throw in drinking and the distractions of family and holiday events and it can become a recipe for disaster. Every year, grills are the source of 10,600 home fires, sending 19,700 people to the emergency room, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Whenever you’re dealing with anything fire-related, you should use extra caution. And don’t th...