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The Changing Tides for Insuring Coastal Communities
Posted: December 14, 2011
Back in 1969, the first coastal pool (Fair Plan) was created following Hurricane Camille. The idea was to provide insurance coverage for areas that were particularly vulnerable to windstorm losses. It allowed insurance companies to write a policy “ex-wind” and have the pool write a “wind only” or a “wind/hail” policy for designated coastal areas. Fair Plan’s coverage in coastal areas has ballooned as insurance...
Donald J. Medeiros Insurance Agency Christmas Holiday Trivia Contest
Posted: December 13, 2011
Trivia Question: "What was the original Christmas Day called and what was the date it was celebrated on?" To enter the contest, come and visit our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/donmedeiros become a fan and submit your answer in by December 22nd, 2011. All correct entries will be put in a drawing box and one lucky winner will be chosen to win a $25 gift certificate, just in time...
Please Join Us In Welcoming Aida Boule!
Posted: December 9, 2011
Donald J. Medeiros Insurance Agency is proud to announce that Aida Boule has just recently joined our staff shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday. Aida has over 17 years of insurance experience in all aspects of the business. She is bilingual in Portuguese and her specialty is assisting customers with their policy questions and helping them find the best coverage that fits their budget. She is...
The High Risks of Christmas, Home Invasions..
Posted: December 7, 2011
Lately the local news seems to be highlighting stories about high-profile incidents of home invasions almost nightly. The impact extends well beyond the invasion itself to sometimes almost deadly violence. The victim’s sense of safety in the home no longer exists after such a crime, which is a long-term loss that is irreplaceable in comparison to the items that were taken. A home invasion is...
Tinsel and Ribbon and Pretty Christmas Things…
Posted: December 5, 2011
Even though we don’t carry Pet Insurance here at Donald J. Medeiros Insurance Agency, it doesn’t mean that we don’t think about our furry little friends, especially around the holidays. There are ribbons, wrapping paper, ornaments and tinsel that make really appealing chew toys for any playful pet. Cats, big or small, love to play with those shiny strands but they also like to eat...