When Trees Fall
If a tree falls, who’s responsible? By Marty Skidmore Storms are just one cause of downed trees that damage property. Living in Fairfield or Westchester County we have the coastal exposure as well as heavily wooded regions within a few 1000 feet of the water. This combination creates perfect conditions [...]
Millennial Generation Produces Overachievers – Meet Tom Velazquez and You’ll Agree
Millennial Generation Produces Overachievers - Meet Tom Velazquez and You'll Agree Can millennials have it all? The generation born in the 80s gets a tough rap. They are often dismissed as a generation of folks who were overprogrammed, over-coddled kids that demand trophies for last place and immediate gratification. [...]
Small Businesses Insurance for the Local Business Owner
Insurance For Small Businesses Without the investment of local business owners in the economy, who would be there to better the community? Small businesses are the foundation and lifeblood of local the economy. Furthermore, small businesses bring innovation to increase efficiency in our evolving world. Do I need small [...]
Commercial Insurance for Retail Businesses
A Retailer Guide to Commercial Insurance Purchasing in CT and NY Daigle & Travers Insurance, a Connecticut based independent insurance agency with three convenient locations, specializes in commercial insurance throughout the Tri-State area. With over 35 years of insurance experience, we can tailor an insurance policy to any unique business. [...]
Life Insurance
Life Insurance If I’m not the parent going to work every day, why should I worry about having life insurance? Also, how much life insurance is enough? These are two important questions to ask yourself when thinking about life insurance. Here are a few tips to help you with your [...]
Personal Insurance: Trends in Construction Costs in Connecticut and New York
Trends in construction costs By Mandelyn Gerhart Material and labor costs are contributing to higher construction costs in Fairfield and Westchester County. Reconstruction cost – or replacement cost – is the cost of hiring a contractor to replace your home as it is, using materials and design of the same [...]
Coastal Home Insurance Guide
A Guide to Coastal Home Insurance by Daigle & Travers Homeowners insurance is vital for any homeowner who wants to keep their investment safe. Some houses need more coverage than others, especially a coastal home. When it comes to your waterfront home, your homeowner’s insurance policy should be more complex [...]
What’s less expensive, the cost of a chimney sweep or a chimney fire?
What’s less expensive, the cost of a chimney sweep or a chimney fire? In Fairfield County, the frost is appearing in the morning and you can feel the winter upon us. What does that mean for most suburbanites? Fireplace season! What’s better than getting home from a long day or [...]
Halloween: Tips to make your celebration a treat
Halloween: Tips to make your celebration a treat By Cincinnati Personal Lines Don’t be tricked by liability issues! Keep Halloween safe for family and guests. As you and your family bring out the Halloween decorations and prepare for parties and trick-or-treaters, take time to evaluate the liability exposures associated with [...]
A Home Buyer’s Insurance Guide
A Home Buyer's Insurance Guide Buying a home is one of the most exciting times of your life. After finding the property meant for you, it’s equally as important to protect such an investment. As a home buyer, not only do you need insurance to protect the property, but also [...]
New Home Construction Insurance Guide
New Home Construction Insurance Guide Are You Considering Building a New Home? Make sure that one of the first items on your checklist is to ensure that you are properly insuring your property. Do not assume that your builder’s insurance will protect you because it won’t. You need your own [...]
Hurricane Deductibles
Hurricane Deductibles Guest Blogger: Ryan Millen Are there different types of storm deductibles? There are three main storm deductibles called windstorm deductibles, named storm deductibles, and hurricane deductibles. Windstorm deductibles apply whenever there is damage caused by wind. Named storm deductibles only apply to storms that are given names. [...]