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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.
The kitchen is considered by many as the heart of the home, the place where family and friends gather to enjoy each other’s company and delicious food. At OceanPoint Insurance, we want all of your gatherings to be safe and joyful. With an average of 455 fires daily, according to the National Association of Fire […]
It’s the Holiday Season – a magical time – Christmas trees are all aglow as families enjoy this festive time of year. However, at OceanPoint Insurance, we have the safety of you and your family in mind during this special season. Often, many people forget that holiday candles, lights, and trees can cause dangerous household […]
OceanPoint Insurance Agency’s Nonprofit Practice held workshops this week in Providence and Middletown. The purpose of these workshops was to address the human resource management needs of the nonprofit executives. Those in attendance represented over $40M of human services programming in the Ocean State. For nonprofits, it is essential to find ways to save costs […]
Did you know that a standard homeowners insurance policy may not cover problems arising from a poorly maintained home? A home maintenance program will safeguard your home against these risks. Here is a selection of tips from our OceanPoint team to keep your home well maintained and in compliance with a typical homeowners insurance policy […]
New Englanders are no strangers to the dangers, expenses and inconveniences that hurricanes can bring to our shores. These massive storms grow rapidly as they travel over warm ocean waters and can wreak havoc more than 100 miles inland. Heavy winds, micro-bursts and occasionally tornadoes can tear off roofs and uproot trees; and excessive rain […]
A back injury is debilitating and can cause employees to be out of work for extended periods of time. In 2016, there were 154,180 back (including spine, spinal cord) injuries in the workplace according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, back injuries are avoidable. The following list provides simple ideas on how to ensure […]
The summer season is upon us, and it is time to get outdoors! Backyard BBQ’s, kids running through the yard, gatherings with family and friends, are just some of the many reasons to get your yard looking pristine. Mowing the lawn is essential to achieve that maintained appearance. It also wards off ticks and other […]
Drivers, prepare yourself for going hands-free on Friday, June 1st! The new Rhode Island law (TITLE 31 Motor and Other Vehicles, 31-22, Miscellaneous Rules, SECTION 31-22-31) prohibits the use of a handheld wireless communication device while operating a vehicle. As many of us already know, distracted driving-related accidents are on the rise. Distracted driving is […]
Two seconds is the longest a driver can safely glance away from the road, but sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds.
Ah, spring! We New Englanders have made it through another winter. As the temperature rises, snowstorms turn into rainstorms. In this transitional time, however, the ground has not yet thawed, and as those rainstorms persist, all that water needs to go somewhere. Due to the laws of gravity, water will go from high ground to […]
Fluctuating temperatures in New England could be bad news for homeowners. Homeowners may not realize that frozen pipes have the potential for causing significant damage while they are thawing, but OceanPoint Insurance has some suggestions on immediate actions you can take that may save you thousands of dollars. After surviving the recent cold spell, many […]
