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Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating
Friday, July 6, 2018
If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone with a boat), you’ve probably thought about spending some evenings on the water - especially in the summertime. It’s a great thought, of course. But,...
Summer Driving Tips
Friday, June 1, 2018
Summer’s almost here. The sun will come out of hiding, and people will, too. As crowds swell at the beach, in parks, and even on roadways, it all makes for some challenging driving conditions. More people are out and...
Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Company If My Dog Bites Someone?
Monday, April 9, 2018
You probably don’t think your dog would ever bite someone, let alone cause a serious injury. But dog bites are more common than you might realize-4.5 million occur every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for...
Protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide at Home and at Work
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning-and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more. The numbers seem...
Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services Acquires The Fitzpatrick Agency of Bridgeport, CT
Monday, February 12, 2018
The Fitzpatrick Agency, Inc. is an independent insurance agency located in Bridgeport, CT serving the needs of personal and commercial insurance clients since 1919. The agency specializes in yacht insurance and has been...
Tips for Buying a Safe Car
Monday, January 8, 2018
You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars - but unfortunately, we’re still years away from living in a world where you just tell your car where to go, kick back and relax with a book (or, more likely, your phone)....
Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster
Friday, December 1, 2017
From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear. A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and...
Do You Need Umbrella Insurance?
Friday, October 13, 2017
One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could...
4 Ways to Help All Children Have a Great School Year
Thursday, September 7, 2017
It's back-to-school time, and, if you have school-age children, your household is likely bustling with activity and filling up with books and backpacks. There are other households and school districts in your community,...