The importance of boat or watercraft insurance in Massachusetts

When you purchased your boat, you were probably thinking of open water, vacation time, and maybe a little fishing. You probably weren’t thinking about the insurance you’d need to cover it. However, it’s something worth looking into, and here are five reasons why.   Accidents – Anything can happen on the water. It’s the very […]

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How to earn a discount on home and car insurance in Massachusetts.

Everyone wants to save money on insurance. But many people in Massachusetts don’t realize how easy it is to get a “second opinion”. Multi-line discounts (Home and Auto with the same company) are an excellent way to reduce both car and home insurance costs without sacrificing coverage. By securing several insurance policies through one company, […]

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Getting the proper insurance for your jewelry can give you peace of mind.

With Valentine’s Day just passing this might be the perfect time to make sure all your valuable jewelry items are properly insured. If you have a lot of jewelry or just a small amount, jewelry is valuable and it is wise to make sure it is properly insured on your condo, home or renter policy. […]

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When you refer a new customer we will make a donation to a good cause.

We want to thank all our customers who referred new customers to O’Connor & Co. Insurance Agency, Inc. as well as those other folks who “Liked Us” on Facebook. As a result of your recent business and your referrals, we made donations to The Boys & Girls Club of Webster/Dudley. How it works. Refer a […]

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Super Bowl Party Safety Game Plan.

Super Bowl Party Safety Tips Congratulations to the New England Patriots and now they get another trip to the Super Bowl. Here at O’Connor & Co. Insurance, we will cheering along with all the Pats fans in our area, but most of all we want you to enjoy the game and your safety means a […]

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Does my business really need General Liability Insurance?

Question: What is General liability insurance? Answer: Sometime General liability is known as business insurance and business insurance is the policies most commonly used by business’s and companies to protect themselves for loss of assets that can result from litigation for liability. Question: I work from home, do I need liability insurance? Answer: Yes, even if you are a home based business, you […]

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Cell phone ban in for commercial insurance drivers.

On January 3, 2012, a new US Department of Transportation (US DOT) rule prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles goes into effect. Businesses and individuals who operate commercial vehicles need to be fully aware of this law and its implications. There are strict penalties for both drivers […]

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What a year so far! Thank you for choosing O’Connor & Co. Insurance.

What a year 2011 turned out to be! It’s hard believe that our year was filled with all types of weather-related events. Here is a review of some of the events that occurred for which we had you covered and insured along the way. In January and February, the snow came, and came, and came! […]

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Wood and pellet stove safety tips.

Does anyone remember the winter of 2010? The record snowfalls, the treacherous commute to work, the repeated cancellations of school, the ice dams, the leaking roofs and on and on and on. Well, Old Man Winter is suiting up again, and with a chilly weekend forecast, it reminds us that the Old Man never really […]

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Stay calm while driving. Keep your auto insurance rates low.

Driving on the road can be a challenge nowadays, I have been driving for over 30 years and do not remember such hostility that we face on our roads today. I try to drive the speed limit and can’t tell you how often I feel like I am in going in slow motion. I often […]

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