Cold weather puts added stress on people and structures. We want to stay warm and avoid frostbite and conversely buildings want to stay warm and avoid frozen pipes. Why do pipes burst? Water has a unique characteristic that is responsible for all the fuss. When...
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, and radioactive noble gas; it’s also everywhere around us. Although radon is emitted harmlessly in small concentrations...
Workers exposed to extremely cold conditions are at risk of serious health problems, including hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration and muscle injuries. Frigid temperatures can also cause additional pain for those who suffer from arthritis and rheumatism. To prevent...
Our “Meet Our NH Insurance Agents” blog series introduces you to the agents, one at a time, who serve you here at Eaton & Berube. Get to know your agent a little better, from both a professional and personal perspective. In our 17th blog post, meet Dennis Parker,...
Snow days were a highlight of winter when many of us were children, but now winter weather presents a host of difficulties for employers. There are safety concerns, OSHA regulations to comply with, potential liability risks, attendance confusion and pay-related issues...
Millions of Americans will do some traveling this holiday season - the majority of it by car. Of course, winter weather creates a unique set of challenges on the roadways, whether you’re simply driving around town or headed on a road trip. It’s important to not only...
This blog series introduces you to the employees, one at a time, who serve you here at Eaton & Berube. Get to know our team members a little better, from both a professional and personal perspective. In our 17th blog post, meet Gwen Storey, the receptionist at our...
Understanding how to shop online safely is crucial in today’s Internet-based society, especially on a day like Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, which has become one of the largest online shopping days of the year. Although shopping online on Cyber Monday...
Understanding how to use a portable generator safely is crucial to preventing injuries and property damage in the event of a power outage. Owning a portable generator allows you to keep your electrical appliances and devices powered for the duration of the outage, but...
When it comes to running a business and managing employees, where do you draw the line between pressure and stress? Maintaining balance between the necessary pressures that drive productivity and damaging stresses can be challenging for businesses of all sizes.
Do New Hampshire’s businesses need terrorism insurance? Is New Hampshire a high-risk area for terrorism? What defines a low-risk area? It is the job of business leaders, board members, and entrepreneurs to assess these risks and determine the best course of action.
In the following post, our personal lines customer service representative Liz Demers reflects on InVEST, the program that exposed her to and helped her prepare for a career in the insurance industry. Liz began working for our agency as an intern through the InVEST Program during her senior year of high school at Pinkerton Academy, and transitioned into her current full-time position after graduating in June 2013.