Ten Questions with The Daigle & Travers Team
Part of what we do and love at Daigle and Travers is the people we work with. We sat down with our two CPIA D&T Partners Tom Ayres and Eli Zimmer for a Q&A. We asked them about how they became a part of the D&T family and what they [...]
Why have water insurance claims become a FOUR-LETTER word?
Why have water insurance claims become a FOUR-LETTER word? Water Damage Water damage losses can happen in any season and every home has potential sources of water damage: Failure of water supply lines to appliances, sinks, wet bars or toilets Burst pipes due to age, freezing or disrepair Water [...]
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist Owning a home can be a very exciting thing but also a very time consuming thing. The responsibilities in necessary maintenance required throughout the year for your home can be overwhelming to keep track of. As a homeowner in Fairfield County, we know that the summers [...]
12 Changes You Can Make to Your Home That Will Reduce Your Premiums
12 Changes You Can Make to Your Home That Will Reduce Your Premiums There are many ways to reduce the cost of your insurance. Everyone is looking for the lowest possible rates, however, we would argue that focusing on price (alone) as the means to reduce insurance cost only solves [...]
Cybersecurity For High-Net-Worth Individuals: Protecting Yourself, Your Family, And Your Livelihood
Cybersecurity For High-Net-Worth Individuals: Protecting Yourself, Your Family, And Your Livelihood Digital hackers launch cyber attacks every 39 seconds, averaging 2,244 attacks every day. Don’t think it will happen to you? Outside of the time and hassle, data breach and attack can be financially devastating. In fact, on average a [...]
Protecting Your Home While Traveling — What Should You Do?
Summer is winding down, and while coronavirus (COVID-19) has certainly thrown a wrench into most of our summer plans, there’s still time to get out of dodge. From week-long beach vacations to a weekend by the lake, there are plenty of vacation spots still waiting for us to explore -- [...]
10 Common Insurance Definitions To Keep You In The Loop
We have a confession to make. Here at Daigle & Travers, we’re a bunch of insurance geeks. It’s probably not a huge surprise -- we love what we do and we’re passionate about helping our customers. But in understanding our geekish ways, we also understand that oftentimes, most people just [...]
Do You Need an Umbrella Insurance Policy? The Answer is Probably Yes
If you're hit with a lawsuit, your auto or homeowner's insurance may not fully cover you. Why? Do you have a dog? How about a swimming pool or a trampoline? Do you have a lengthy commute? If you responded yes to any of those prompts, you have an above-average risk [...]
Cyber Risk Questions Every Business Owner Should Think About and Why Cyber Liability Insurance is so Important
Cyber Risk Questions Every Business Owner Should Think About and Why Cyber Liability Insurance is so Important When a data breach occurs, the damages can be significant, often resulting in lawsuits, fines, and serious financial losses. Cyber exposures impact businesses of all kinds, regardless of their size, area of [...]
Jewelry Insurance
Jewelry Insurance If you’re like many of us, you own jewelry pieces that have sentimental value – an engagement ring, pair of earrings, or a family heirloom watch – and often bring these items with you when you travel. If you’re planning to travel soon, there are ways you [...]
How Does the NFIP Define A Flood?
How Does the NFIP Define A Flood? Do you live in a coastal community? Many people move to the Tri-State area because they want to live by the water. When moving to the coast, it sometimes creates unexpected new insurance concerns. Not only do many residents have to purchase homeowner’s [...]
Case Study: Family with Direct Insurance Carrier
Case Study: Successful family with a direct insurance carrier. CLIENT “A” Client “A” is a highly successful, professional, two-income family of four who initially had a direct insurance carrier. Both between 45-50 years old. He a surgeon and she an attorney. Their approximate net worth was in excess of $10M [...]
Ten Questions with The Daigle & Travers Team
Part of what we do and love at Daigle and Travers is the people we work with. We sat down with our two CPIA D&T Partners Tom Ayres and Eli Zimmer for a Q&A. We asked them about how they became a part of the D&T family and what they [...]
Why have water insurance claims become a FOUR-LETTER word?
Why have water insurance claims become a FOUR-LETTER word? Water Damage Water damage losses can happen in any season and every home has potential sources of water damage: Failure of water supply lines to appliances, sinks, wet bars or toilets Burst pipes due to age, freezing or disrepair Water [...]
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist Owning a home can be a very exciting thing but also a very time consuming thing. The responsibilities in necessary maintenance required throughout the year for your home can be overwhelming to keep track of. As a homeowner in Fairfield County, we know that the summers [...]
12 Changes You Can Make to Your Home That Will Reduce Your Premiums
12 Changes You Can Make to Your Home That Will Reduce Your Premiums There are many ways to reduce the cost of your insurance. Everyone is looking for the lowest possible rates, however, we would argue that focusing on price (alone) as the means to reduce insurance cost only solves [...]
Cybersecurity For High-Net-Worth Individuals: Protecting Yourself, Your Family, And Your Livelihood
Cybersecurity For High-Net-Worth Individuals: Protecting Yourself, Your Family, And Your Livelihood Digital hackers launch cyber attacks every 39 seconds, averaging 2,244 attacks every day. Don’t think it will happen to you? Outside of the time and hassle, data breach and attack can be financially devastating. In fact, on average a [...]
Protecting Your Home While Traveling — What Should You Do?
Summer is winding down, and while coronavirus (COVID-19) has certainly thrown a wrench into most of our summer plans, there’s still time to get out of dodge. From week-long beach vacations to a weekend by the lake, there are plenty of vacation spots still waiting for us to explore -- [...]
10 Common Insurance Definitions To Keep You In The Loop
We have a confession to make. Here at Daigle & Travers, we’re a bunch of insurance geeks. It’s probably not a huge surprise -- we love what we do and we’re passionate about helping our customers. But in understanding our geekish ways, we also understand that oftentimes, most people just [...]
Do You Need an Umbrella Insurance Policy? The Answer is Probably Yes
If you're hit with a lawsuit, your auto or homeowner's insurance may not fully cover you. Why? Do you have a dog? How about a swimming pool or a trampoline? Do you have a lengthy commute? If you responded yes to any of those prompts, you have an above-average risk [...]
Cyber Risk Questions Every Business Owner Should Think About and Why Cyber Liability Insurance is so Important
Cyber Risk Questions Every Business Owner Should Think About and Why Cyber Liability Insurance is so Important When a data breach occurs, the damages can be significant, often resulting in lawsuits, fines, and serious financial losses. Cyber exposures impact businesses of all kinds, regardless of their size, area of [...]
Jewelry Insurance
Jewelry Insurance If you’re like many of us, you own jewelry pieces that have sentimental value – an engagement ring, pair of earrings, or a family heirloom watch – and often bring these items with you when you travel. If you’re planning to travel soon, there are ways you [...]
How Does the NFIP Define A Flood?
How Does the NFIP Define A Flood? Do you live in a coastal community? Many people move to the Tri-State area because they want to live by the water. When moving to the coast, it sometimes creates unexpected new insurance concerns. Not only do many residents have to purchase homeowner’s [...]
Case Study: Family with Direct Insurance Carrier
Case Study: Successful family with a direct insurance carrier. CLIENT “A” Client “A” is a highly successful, professional, two-income family of four who initially had a direct insurance carrier. Both between 45-50 years old. He a surgeon and she an attorney. Their approximate net worth was in excess of $10M [...]