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1 Apr 2020 Swyftt Insurance Review: Is it Right for You?

Posted at 11:18h in Home Insurance, Individuals & Families, Uncategorized by Kaitlyn Pintarich 0 Comments 0 Likes Share

Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of reviews about shopping with online insurance companies we will be putting out in the next several weeks. To ensure a dynamic perspective and full, balanced review, both Kaitlyn Pintarich, President of Berry Insurance with 17 years of insurance experience, and Corin Cook, Content Marketing Specialist of […]

30 Mar 2020 Business Insurance: Where to Cut Costs in a Crisis (and where NOT to)

Posted at 12:42h in Business Auto, Business Insurance, Business Umbrella Insurance, Cyber & Identity Theft, General Liability, Property Insurance, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation by Corin Cook 0 Comments 0 Likes Share

It’s been a crazy/scary/sad/confusing/you-name-it past several weeks for businesses across Massachusetts, the country, and the world. Some of you may have limited operations; some of you may be shut down; some of you may still be operational but are having a hard time making sales because nobody is buying anything right now. We’re going through […]

26 Mar 2020 5 Next Steps if Your Business is Closed from COVID-19

Posted at 14:47h in Business Insurance by Corin Cook 2 Comments 0 Likes Share

Effective March 24th at noon, Governor Baker of Massachusetts mandated that all non-essential businesses shut down until April 7th. As a business owner, it was the moment you’ve been fearing ever since you first heard the word “coronavirus.” It also means that today is “Day 1” of a new normal. And it’s probably a normal […]

26 Mar 2020 Everything You Need to Know About Condo Insurance

Posted at 13:00h in Condo Insurance, Individuals & Families by Corin Cook 0 Comments 0 Likes Share

If you live in a condo, you may be aware that your home is covered under your condo association’s HOA policy. But did you know this policy likely only covers your condo’s building, grounds, and external features; nothing inside? If there were an incident such as a fire, storm, or theft, your possessions would not […]

24 Mar 2020 Do I Need Workers’ Comp if I am a Remote Worker, Independent Contractor, or Sole Proprietor?

Posted at 08:00h in Business Insurance, Workers Compensation by Corin Cook 0 Comments 0 Likes Share

In this digital age, the standard 9 to 5 job at the office isn’t always the norm anymore. Remote workers, independent contractors, and other unconventional work roles are on the rise, which means atypical work-related accidents and insurance situations are also surging. In fact, this is something we’ve all seen recently with the COVID-19 outbreak. […]

20 Mar 2020 How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Cyber Risks

Posted at 03:49h in Business Insurance, Cyber & Identity Theft by Corin Cook 0 Comments 0 Likes Share

The recent COVID-19 outbreak is something we never expected and we are all trying to get used to a new way of life to avoid the spread and keep each other safe. For many of us, this has been a time to come together (even while socially isolated). People are uniting around a cause and […]

17 Mar 2020 COVID-19 FAQS: BUSINESS & PERSONAL INSURANCE COVERAGES

Posted at 13:23h in Business Auto, Business Insurance, Community, Cyber & Identity Theft, General Liability, Home Insurance, Individuals & Families, Personal Auto, Wedding Insurance, Workers Compensation by Corin Cook 0 Comments 0 Likes Share

It has been a crazy several weeks for businesses and individuals alike and the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has raised questions we never thought we would ask or answer. Businesses are closing down, people are losing pay, events are being cancelled, and people are staying in their homes, wondering what the business and personal implications could […]

16 Mar 2020 What is Umbrella Insurance and How Do I Know if I Need it?

Posted at 09:00h in Community, Cyber & Identity Theft, General Liability, Individuals & Families, Personal Auto, Personal Umbrella Insurance by Corin Cook 0 Comments 0 Likes Share

Most of the time, we’re all trying to be optimists — nobody wants accidents to happen, so we pretend they won’t. But in reality, accidents can happen to anyone, so it’s best to be practical and be prepared. Whether you cause an accident that results in serious damage, injury, or death; or if one of […]

12 Mar 2020 WHAT IS CYBER INSURANCE AND DO I NEED IT?

Posted at 12:13h in Business Insurance, Cyber & Identity Theft by Corin Cook 0 Comments 0 Likes Share

You know the saying: technology is a blessing and a curse. Technology use is an essential part of business and everyday life today. It has streamlined, optimized and sped up our processes and expanded our capabilities. But in recent years, it has also made people and businesses, including some of the world’s largest organizations, vulnerable […]