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Does Insurance Cover Fallen Trees?
The landscaping around your home can be aesthetically pleasing and enhance your property value. Unfortunately, no matter what part of the country you live in, frequent weather changes like extreme heat, drought conditions, and cold snaps can all negatively impact the...
Deck Safety and Maintenance
Warmer months mean there is more time to relax on your home’s deck. You’ll probably even have family and friends over for cookouts. But before you do either, there are several things you should do each year to ensure that your deck is safe. The Consumer Product Safety...
What Is a Disappearing Deductible?
At MAPFRE Insurance, we are happy to be by your side, protecting you and your family for years to come. We take pride in protecting more Massachusetts drivers and homeowners than any other carrier in the country. MAPFRE believes in rewarding your safe driving and...
Sump Pump Installation and Maintenance
You should take any signs of water in your basement very seriously, whether it’s just a bit damp after a heavy storm, or if water is pooling on the floor. Even small amounts of water in your home's basement can do thousands of dollars of damage. This damage could...
Avoiding Boating Disasters
In New England, peak boating season typically begins in April and lasts only a few months. But no matter the time of year, or where you live, safely operating a boat is essential. When a storm is on the horizon, whether you’re on the ocean or a lake, boaters should...
How to Prepare Your Home for a Flood
Floods are one of the most common disasters in the United States, as well as the costliest. You don't need to live in a flood zone to be impacted, as anywhere it rains, it can flood. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), flooding is...