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What do you need to do to prepare for a hurricane? If you’re enjoying Summer fun on a jet ski, ATV, or boat, do you have the right levels of coverage? Are you properly insured if you list your home on AirBNB or HomeAway?  For the latest insurance news and advice, the OceanPoint blog is here to keep you informed.

7-Point Home Fall Maintenance Check-list

7-Point Home Fall Maintenance Check-list

Fall is an excellent time to take on home maintenance projects to prepare for the arrival of the New England winter. Check these seven items off your to-do list, and you can rest easy knowing that you have prepared your home and yard for the winter season. 1. Window Air Conditioners Ideally, you should remove […]

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BankNewport Expands Marine Lending Division

NEWPORT, RI (September 3, 2019) – BankNewport announced today the expansion of its Marine Lending Division, leveraging its lending capabilities to offer a suite of competitive and innovative consumer marine and recreational vehicle financing programs. The announcement marks the formation of OceanPoint Marine Lending that will operate as a division of BankNewport. Over the past […]

Workers Compensation

Beacon Mutual Safety Committee Guide Booklet

Why Create an Employee Safety Committee? Employee Safety committees provide a forum for employees and management to work cooperatively to solve health and safety issues together. Safety committees can: Help prevent injury and illnesses on the job. Increase awareness of health and safety issues among workers, supervisors, and managers. Develop a culture of safety to […]

Health Seminar

Oceanpoint Announces September Healthcare Breakfast Seminar

Presented by: OceanPoint Insurance Featuring: Lindsay Lang, Interim Director of Healthsource RI When: Tuesday, September, 24th Breakfast will begin at 8:30 am followed by the presentation at 9:00 am. Where: OceanPoint Insurance, 500 West Main Road, Middletown, RI. Cost: Free (breakfast provided) Overview: Navigating Healthcare in Today’s Market The Healthcare Breakfast Seminar will be an […]

Float Plan

IF YOU ARE BOATER, USE A FLOAT PLAN!

Whether you are the skipper of a fishing charter boat or a recreational boater, you need to recognize the inherent dangers of being on the water.  While planning for the worst-case scenario may seem dismal, it can be a life-saving idea. If you or your loved one is heading out on the water, we strongly advise that you create a float-plan.

Healthcare Seminar

Oceanpoint Announces Healthcare Breakfast Seminar

Featuring: Zachary Sherman, Director of Healthsource RI When: Wednesday, May, 15th Breakfast will begin at 8:30 am followed by the presentation at 9:00 am. Where: BankNewport’s Corporate Headquarters, 184 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI. Cost: Free (breakfast provided) Overview: The Healthcare Breakfast Seminar will be an opportunity for the small business owner to learn more […]

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and 1989 Saleen Mustang. Photo by DW Burnett

Get ’em before they’re hot: 10 best collector cars to buy in 2019

The stock market may be unpredictable lately but there’s always a bull market going on in the world of classic vehicles, as evidenced by Hagertymagazine’s 2019 Bull Market list of emerging collectibles. Created by the valuation experts at Hagerty, this year’s annual Bull Market list includes 10 mostly later-model cars and trucks that are fun […]

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OceanPoint Insurance Hosts Workshop Series to Strengthen Local Non-Profits

PROVIDENCE (March 20, 2019) — A workshop series hosted by OceanPoint Insurance will bring together thought leaders from various industries to discuss issues affecting non-profits. The first workshop in the 2019 Nonprofit Workshop Series, titled “Sensible Stewardship: Managing Governance Risk,” will be held on April 16, 2019, and it will focus on anticipating and avoiding […]