Eaton & Berube's Insurance & Safety Blog

10 Tips for Wood Burning Fireplace Maintenance The leaves are turning and the temperature is dropping in most parts of the country. My family and I always love a nice, warm fire in our fireplace during the cold weather months. When my family was in the market...

Adding a young driver to an auto insurance policy can cause sticker shock for a parent. According to TheSimpleDollar.com, adding a driver between age 16 and 19 to an auto policy caused annual premiums to increase an average of 82 percent. Why do insurance...

There’s no doubt about it; food trucks are the craze. It’s easy to remember when food trucks were few and far between, and their offerings were limited. Now it isn’t uncommon for people to attend food truck festivals and enjoy everything from...

When winter arrives here in New England, many homeowners look for ways to combat frigid temperatures and cut down on utility costs. While adjusting the thermostat is a well-known way to save you a bundle, here are a few other tips for saving money this...

Every summer there are a few fun weekends on the water that unfortunately take a turn for the worse. Often, these accidents could have been prevented with just a few simple precautions. Review the following boating safety tips, courtesy of our partners...

Prepare your fire safety and response plan with these useful tips from Markel Insurance Company. Source: Markel Insurance Company If you ask a group of horse owners what safety issue scares them the most, a large number will tell you it’s the threat...

Employment Practices Liability Insurance: if you own a business, you have likely heard of this coverage, also commonly referred to as EPLI. But what is it and why does your business need it? More than half of all Employment Practices Liability claims...

Renters Insurance: Why It’s Important for Landlords Anyone who has ever rented a residence (or is currently considering renting a residence) has most likely heard about the importance of having renters insurance in place. We all know that our “stuff”...

Have some new jewelry in the house? Protect it! Valentine’s Day is near, and love is in the air. Well, love and a few other things: chocolates, romantic dinners, conversation hearts and of course, jewelry. It can be exciting as well as romantic to receive...

Car owners often assume that if their car is totaled, it will be replaced at the amount they paid, or at least the amount they owe. However, that’s not always the case — learn why and what you can do to protect yourself. What is Gap Coverage? Guaranteed...

If you run a business out of your home, it’s crucial to understand how to properly protect your operations. Although every insurance company and policy form is unique, you will typically find an exclusion for business activities within your homeowners...

What is Umbrella Insurance? In the event that someone is injured on your property and you are found legally responsible, you could face a costly financial burden without personal umbrella insurance coverage in place. Without this type of policy, any claim...