July 21, 2015
AgencyThe Cost of Rebuilding
THE COST OF REBUILDING If a catastrophe were to render your home a total loss, your homeowners policy would pay up to the dwelling limit. If that amount is less than the cost to rebuild your home, you would be responsible for making up the difference. Your insurance agent can estimate the cost […]
June 1, 2015
AgencyTeen Driving Distractions
TALKING DISTRACTS TEEN DRIVERS An analysis of nearly 1,700 videos that documented the actions of teen drivers in the moments immediately preceding car crashes reveals that distractions were a factor in nearly 60 percent of moderate to severe crashes. In particular, researchers cited that teens talking (with passengers or on their cellphones) poses […]
June 1, 2015
AgencyLook at Annuities
ANOTHER LOOK AT ANNUITIES Now that the Treasury Department has changed the tax rules, allowing workers to invest some of their 401(k) and IRA money in certain types of annuities without having to take required minimum distributions, there may be reason to give this investment a new look. While there are many available […]
April 6, 2015
AgencyINSURANCE
At JED INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, INC., located at 30 Mechanic Street, Unit 5, we provide comprehensive coverage and fast, courteous, efficient service to all of our clients. Whether you need a simple add-on policy or a complete plan, you can expect personal service from all of our experienced staff. Call us at 508.543.1067. […]
April 6, 2015
AgencyJED INSURANCE
Speeding is a source of danger and harm on the roads. At JED INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, INC., we are dedicated to providing you with the finest in professional service to meet all of your insurance needs, whether it is for home, auto, or business. Call the insurance professionals at 508.543.1067, and let […]
April 6, 2015
AgencyPOSTPONING TREATMENT
POSTPONING TREATMENT It seems the high cost of medical treatment is leading many Americans to postpone exams and procedures. This is true not only of the uninsured, but it also includes those with medical insurance. According to the latest Gallup poll, one-third of those surveyed indicated they had put off getting medical treatment […]
April 6, 2015
AgencyFINANCIAL PROTECTION FOR YOUR FAMILY
FINANCIAL PROTECTION FOR YOUR FAMILY Aside from protecting their homes and belongings from loss, homeowners policies provide residential property owners with personal liability protection. This coverage gives policyholders financial protection for bodily injury and property damage sustained by others for which policyholders and their families are legally responsible. In such cases, the insurance […]
April 6, 2015
AgencyCAN YOUR BUSINESS AFFORD MISTAKES?
CAN YOUR BUSINESS AFFORD MISTAKES? While we all make honest mistakes from time to time, a mistake made by a business (a small business, in particular) can pave the way to financial ruin. To protect businesses that provide professional services from claims of negligence or failure to perform their financial duties, there is […]
April 6, 2015
AgencyWhy Speed Kills
WHY SPEED KILLS According to the National Safety Council, the risk of dying in an automobile crash doubles for every 10 mph that the vehicle travels above 50 mph. The reason that incremental increases in speed result in an exponentially increased risk of death is that the “kinetic energy” (the energy an object […]
March 16, 2015
AgencyACCORDING TO SCHEDULE
Homeowners policies contain dollar or coverage limitations for certain classes of property. To better insure items whose value exceeds these limitations, they can be covered for their value by “scheduling” them on a policy for the actual value . For instance, homeowners with valuable property such as fine art, collectibles, or jewelry should consider […]