Temperatures are dropping here in New England — which means more residents are cozying up inside their homes. Here at HIG, we want you and your family to stay warm during the cold months ahead, but we also want you to remain safe, which is why we’re offering important information to keep in mind when heating your home this season.
Living in New England, homeowners see their fair share of storms including heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, and strong winds. Without the right insurance coverage, storm damage can be devastating both emotionally and financially for homeowners; which is why it pays to work with a local, knowledgeable insurance agency like HIG Insurance.
The summer months are the perfect time for relaxing, soaking up the sun, and getting away. Once you double check that you’ve packed everything you need for a stress-free vacation, don’t forget to check home security off your list. The last thing you want is to return from your vacation to find that your house has been broken into. Not sure where to start? The HIG team has your back and is here to offer some helpful tips you can take to protect your home while you’re away.
When it comes to your swimming pool, homeowners insurance helps in two ways. If your pool is damaged by a covered loss, such as a fire, lightning strikes, or vandalism, coverage for the structure of your home or coverage for personal belongings, can help pay for repairs. Your homeowners policy also offers liability protection, which can help pay for bills related to an injury occurring in or around your pool. However, it is important to note that your policy limits will most likely need to be adjusted to ensure you have the adequate coverage for your swimming pool.
When it comes to medical and health care providers, cyber security is not something to be ignored. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires personally identifiable information (PII) and other data to be kept both private and secure. Therefore, HIPAA cyber security compliance requirements must be met in order to protect confidential and private patient records. Here at HIG, our priority is to help health care providers and medical offices understand cyber security risks and how to overcome them.
As a medical professional, you no doubt already carry medical malpractice insurance. In most states this insurance is not only essential for physicians and other health care service providers, but also a legal requirement. However, while your malpractice insurance will provide you with coverage for liability arising from disputed services that result in a patient’s injury or death, this is certainly not the only insurance product that you need to protect yourself, your business and your employees. Learn more about the various coverages you may need and how HIG can help you find the best insurance options for medical offices and health care practices.
It seems like just yesterday you were holding their hand to cross the street and helping them tie their shoes, but now your child is officially a teen, and with that comes a new and exciting chapter — driving! Here at HIG, we know handing over the keys to your teen is a big deal and that’s why we’re here to help make sure you and your teen are ready for this new freedom and responsibility.
Whether you’re a manufacturer of textiles and fabrics, niche high-end products, medical sutures, lighting fixtures, eco-friendly apparel, or any other Massachusetts and Rhode Island domestically-made products, there are always a number of constant, growing, and emerging risks that your company faces, from product quality and contamination issues to breaches of technology.
It’s officially spring and that means it’s the perfect time to dust off the remnants of winter and welcome the warmer weather into your home. While some get to work reviving their lawns and cleaning out gutters, here at HIG we believe that spring cleaning time is also a great opportunity to take note of your personal belongings through a home inventory! Imagine trying to remember the details of your belongings after a devastating claim. A home inventory clearly documents all of your possessions and their value, which can help expedite the claims process, especially when our memory may fail
It’s that time of year again — cold and flu season is in full swing. Unfortunately, these types of illnesses can spread quickly, especially for people working in close quarters. While the workplace can be a perfect environment for the spread of germs, there are things you can do as a business owner to maintain your health and the health of your employees. Here are some useful tips to help contain the spread of the flu this winter. Encourage Employees to Get a Flu Shot So far this year, there have been thousands of influenza cases in Massachusetts. According to
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