Employee Spotlight!!!!!
Chase, Clarke, Stewart & Fontana Insurance Thanks Mary Zoladz for 25 Years! Mary has been an employee of CCSF for 25 years, and she’s still going strong! We wish to take a moment and recognize her. Mary handles the claims department, along with other responsibilities, with dilligence and grace. She truly is a bright spot in our company! …
Lightning Strikes Your House… Are You Covered???
Sadly the National Weather Service reports that lightning causes an average of 4,400 home structure fires each year. Summertime is prime time for strikes, so it’s best to be prepared. Is there Coverage for Lightning Damage? In short, you are covered, under the Homeowner’s -3 (all peril) policy & Dwelling Property (DP-3) policy. Companies will…
Summer Fire Safety!
Summer Fire Safety Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to fireworks and outdoor cooking. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following instructions will help everyone have a safe summer. Fireworks Safety The best way to…
Expensive Jewelry Is Stolen from your house… Are you covered?
Cover your expensive jewelry! Well, that depends what your definition of covered is. The standard homeowners policy contract provides up to $1,000 to $1,500 for jewelry depending on which version of the homeowners policy that you have. So, if you have a stolen Rolex valued at $7,000 you will come up a bit short. This limit…
How safe are your tires?
You may be surprised! Did you know that it is National Tires Safety week? Too many motorists face injury or death by driving around on unsafe, bald tires. According to one survey in 2009, as many as 11% of vehicles have at least one bald tire. Not only do you have to worry about your…
Fire Safety for Babies!
Matches are not good toys for babies! Who would think a toddler would burn down your house? Well, according to the U.S Fire Administration toddlers between the ages of 3-4 actually cause a large number of home fires by playing with lighters and matches. And, being that they are toddlers cannot escape from the…
Tornado Safety!
We are not referring to the movies.. Tornadoes happen here It is hard to believe that two years have passed since the June 1, 2011 tornado that wreaked havoc on Western Massachusetts. I recently spoke with one of my clients who lost everything on that day. I remember speaking to him the day after the…
Is your kid in the right car seat?
How safe is the car seat in your car? Did you know that car crashes are the number one killer of children aged 1 to 12 years old in the United States? How do you provide the best protection? The short answer is to use the right car seat at the right time. Do you…
Lightning Safety!
Indoor Safety A safe shelter is a building with electricity and/or plumbing or a metal-topped vehicle with windows closed. Picnic shelters, dugouts, small buildings without plumbing or electricity are not safe. Key Indoor Safety Tips Stay off corded phones. You can use cellular or cordless phones. Don’t touch electrical equipment or cords. Avoid plumbing. Do not…