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.
The first frost of the year has already come and gone, fall has arrived, and winter weather will be here before we know it. From back-to-school responsibilities to making holiday travel plans, this is a busy time of year for many families, but it’s important to make...
In the Northern Atlantic Ocean, bordering the New England states, hurricane season extends from the beginning of June through the end of November. Although we can predict where hurricanes will hit, we can’t foretell exactly when they will occur; hurricanes can cause...
Texting while driving is dangerous and deadly. It seems obvious and although most of us are aware of this fact, too many American families have been touched by this tragedy. The number of tragedies related to texting while driving is rising; with drivers of every...
Floods, fires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters are tremendously destructive and can occur quickly and unexpectedly. After a disaster, the ability to prove your identity and show ownership of your home, vehicles, and other property can be difficult and time...
Summer is here, and for many families, along with the warm weather and conclusion of another school year comes a highly anticipated summer vacation. Whether you are traveling a few hours from home or venturing across the country, you may find it necessary to rent a...
Duck, Duck, Splash is an alternative to the traditional children’s game of Duck, Duck Goose. It’s played in the summer months, where a “picker” carries a small bucket of water around players who are sitting in a circle, and splashes the person who will be the goose....
Although the official first day of summer is not until the end of June, Memorial Day has passed and summer has unofficially begun. Our pools are open, backyard BBQs are ready, and the family is gearing up for another fun-filled season in the sunshine. Sometimes, amid...
In the 12th post of our “Meet Our NH Insurance Agents” blog series, meet Nancy O’Connell, a personal lines customer service representative at our Milford office who has been with Eaton & Berube since 2007!