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Clients Show Their Love with Glowing Reviews
February is here, bringing the season of love! While it’s a time to cherish those closest to us, it’s also the perfect moment to appreciate those...
WINTERIZING YOUR CAR CHECKLIST
The winter months can be harsh on your car. Freezing temperatures and tough road conditions like snow, ice, salt, sand and potholes can take their...
How to Prepare Your Snowmobile for Winter
Though some folks may high-tail it inside when winter hits, snowmobilers hit the high trails instead! But is your vehicle prepared for the weather?...
Cyber Security Tips for Businesses and Personal Use
Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is now. As we spend more time online, we’re often creating and sharing more of our data. And if...
Protecting Your Home from Storm Water Damage
A heavy rainstorm has finally stopped. Or maybe a long winter has finally ended, and the deep snows have begun to melt. While good weather may seem...
Understanding Life Insurance: What’s Covered and What’s Not
Life insurance is like a superhero for your family’s financial future—it swoops in to protect your loved ones when you’re no longer around to do so....
4 Tips to Help You Stay Safe During a Natural Disaster
No one expects to be caught in a potentially dangerous and extreme situation such as a natural disaster. If the unthinkable does occur, having a...
MAPFRE Customers Can Simplify Car Care and Maintenance with Openbay+
When things go wrong with your vehicle (and they will at some point), you want to find a reputable repair shop that will fix the problem in a timely...
Bug Safety: How to Prevent and Treat Insect Bites and Stings
As the warmer months approach, spending time outdoors becomes more enjoyable. However, along with the beautiful weather comes an increased risk of...
What the Next Generation of Art Collectors Should Know About Risk
Preserved animals as conversation pieces. Canvases covered in chewed bubble gum. Seven-figure acquisitions completed on a mobile phone. New media,...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is distracted driving awareness month. Here are some statistics about the critical issue of distracted driving and ways to cope with the...
Common Myths about Renters Insurance Debunked
Renters insurance is a crucial component of a tenant's financial protection. It covers your personal belongings, provides liability coverage, and...
Construction Insurance 101
What is construction insurance? There are many types of construction insurances (also known as contractor’s insurance) intended to protect a...
WINTERIZING YOUR CAR CHECKLIST
The winter months can be harsh on your car. Freezing temperatures and tough road conditions like snow, ice, salt, sand and potholes can take their...
Amy Strout Named Massachusetts 2023 Outstanding CSR of the Year: A Remarkable Journey of Empathy and Excellence
In the world of insurance, where technical knowledge and attention to detail are paramount, one might not immediately associate the role with...
Electric and Hybrid Cars: Pros and Cons
Electric and hybrid cars are becoming more mainstream as studies are showing that these vehicles offer benefits of improved fuel economy, lower fuel...
5 Questions Single Parents Have About Life Insurance
Parenting is a challenging but rewarding journey for just about anyone who embarks on the adventure. And the journey can be even more challenging...
Why Single People Need Life Insurance
Many people wonder if single people need life insurance. It’s easy to believe the answer is “no.” After all, the main purpose of life insurance is...
The Importance of Boat Insurance
Boating is a beloved recreational activity that allows people to explore the wonders of the open water, bask in the sun's warmth, and create lasting...
RV Insurance, Weather and Driving Conditions
RVing is becoming one of the most popular ways to travel. A successful and safe RV trip takes preparation and planning to make it a good experience....
5 Home Improvement Projects That May Have the Biggest Return on Investment
Conventional wisdom has long held that kitchens and baths sell homes. Those are also two of the more expensive areas to tackle for home improvement,...
What Cybercriminals Don’t Want You to Know
Thieves are working extra hard this tax season to steal your information and gain access to your money. These cybercriminals use email and phone...
Why You Need Condo Insurance
Are you contemplating buying a condominium but aren’t sure if you need condo insurance? While it’s not required by law in many states, most lenders...
Roslindale Office Location Moving to Boston
We’re moving! In January 2023, we will be moving our Roslindale Office to our Boston location. Same great service with the same great staff. All...
Cold Weather Tips
Rising Costs of Heating Your Home this Winter Heating bills are expected to increase by 17% across the country—costing about $177 more on average...
Chimney Safety Tips
Leaning toward an old wood-burning fireplace to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know, fireplaces and...
Massachusetts RMV to Make Inspection Sticker Changes
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will soon change how it handles late vehicle inspection stickers. The change means that beginning...
Home Fire Escape Plans
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to...
Can I Buy Life Insurance on My Elderly Mom or Dad?
If your parents don't have an insurance policy or the funds to pay their own way in their later years, you can buy life insurance for your parents...
Flood Preparedness: Before, During, and After
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing...
Hurricane Storm Tips for Homeowners
Hurricane season may be inevitable, but disaster isn’t. The key, according to the American Red Cross and the National Weather Service, is to...
Summer Safety Tips with Kids!
Sunscreen Summer is the season for sunscreen! When the sun is out, everyone should be protecting their skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation has found...
Rideshare Insurance for Uber and Lyft Drivers
On average, the roughly 1.5 million to 2 million people in the U.S. who drive for both Uber and Lyft earn $18.15 an hour before expenses. Just one...
Spring Home Maintenance
🌷Spring is here! 🌸 After a long dark and cold winter, the bright sun and warm winds of the spring are a breath of fresh air! The only...
Nancy Z. Bender Award 2022
Bender Hatch Insurance established the Nancy Z. Bender Award in 2020. The award was created to honor an individual who has demonstrated outstanding...
Avoiding Ice Dams on Your Roof
For areas of the country that deal with bitter cold, snow and ice can bring unwelcome damage to your home. An example of such damage are ice dams,...
What is Business Owner’s Insurance and When Do You Need It?
Your company may need insurance to survive certain unexpected—but possible—challenges. Nobody likes buying insurance. It can be confusing and...
Fireplace Safety Tips for the Holidays
Many find the winter holidays to be their favorite time of year. Colorful decorations, warming up by the fire, decorating Christmas trees and...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The air is cool and crisp and the leaves are changing colors. As homeowners, it can also be a very busy time of...
Routine Vehicle Maintenance
Cars are essential to our everyday lives. When you need to head to work or the market, you walk out to your car and expect it to start right up. To...
Critical Times in Life That You Need Life Insurance the Most
Life insurance is an important part of a responsible financial plan. While you should feel secure knowing it will be there to meet your financial...
What is Cyber Insurance and Why Do You Need it?
Cybersecurity insurance is a new and emerging industry. It has its origins in errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, a separate form of insurance...
Make your Beach Day SAFE!
Ahh – The beach! We love the water, the sand, the sun and the family time to unwind and have FUN! Staying safe at the beach is very important....
Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates
If you own a home, chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work. At Bender Hatch Insurance, we know that hiring a...
Grilling Tips for Safety
As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you...
Top Five Dangers to Your House
There are many common myths about potential dangers in and around the home that can keep some homeowners up at night. However, the gap between myth...
Restaurant Reopening
Here are some tips to prevent an accident or loss that could interrupt or delay your getting back to business: Exterior Ensure an exterior...
Office, Retail, and Salon Reopening
Here are some tips to prevent an accident or loss that could interrupt or delay your getting back to business: Exterior Ensure an exterior...
Commercial Auto Insurance On The Rise
Whether you are transporting tools to a worksite or delivering food to customers – companies of all kinds rely on safe and functioning vehicles to...
5 Defensive Driving Tips to Reduce Accidents & Save Lives, Time and Money:
1. Reduce Speed & Observe the Posted Speed Limit at All Times a. The National Safety Council® Defensive Driving Division reminds drivers that...
Cost of Flood Insurance Rises, Along With Worries
MIAMI - Sharp increases in federal flood insurance rates are distressing coastal homeowners from Hawaii to New England and are starting to hurt...
Water Detection Devices
Consider installing water detection devices in your home. These systems can detect even small amounts of water. They can be wired into a centrally...
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