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Christmas Tree Safety

Christmas Tree Safety

You might like to display your holiday decorations for an extended period of time but things like Christmas trees can be fire hazards. Data collected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) between 2015 and 2019 for the month of January show that 160 home...

Filing a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Claim

Filing a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Claim

If you’re a driver in Massachusetts, there are four types of compulsory coverage, or mandatory car insurance requirements, vehicle owners must meet to legally operate a motor vehicle. One of those four required coverages is Personal Injury Protection, or PIP. Often...

How to File a Homeowner’s Claim

How to File a Homeowner’s Claim

Owning a home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your life. But sometimes that investment comes with challenges. Six percent of insured homes had to file a claim in 2020, according to the ISO. Among the homeowners insurance claims filed that year, the...

How to File an Auto Damage Claim

How to File an Auto Damage Claim

When you get into a car crash, the last thing you want is to be stressed by the claims and repairs process. At MAPFRE Insurance, we work with you to get you back on the road as soon as possible. If you do get into an accident, first check to see if anyone is hurt and...

Insuring Your Jewelry and Other Valuables

Insuring Your Jewelry and Other Valuables

Are you planning on gifting (or getting) jewelry anytime soon? Maybe you inherited your father’s old pocket watch or firearm. Or, maybe you just splurged on an expensive painting or sculpture to decorate your new place. If you own any type of valuable item that is...

What Determines Auto Insurance Rates and How You Can Lower Them

What Determines Auto Insurance Rates and How You Can Lower Them

While auto insurance rates fluctuate from time to time, you may not realize why. Higher premiums can certainly be frustrating but it’s important to know what all insurance carriers base their decisions on. While inflation dipped to 2.5% in September 2024, the average...