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The Seasons of Home Maintenance
New England’s seasonal weather can be harsh and lead to costly repairs and even a homeowner’s insurance claim. Each season brings with it extreme weather that can damage a home, and if not managed properly, cost a homeowner thousands of dollars. The following are some...
Medicare Part D Notices 2019: Your Complete Guide
In preparation for the Medicare fall open enrollment period, employers sponsoring group health plans that include prescription drug coverage are required to notify all Medicare-eligible individuals whether such coverage is creditable. Creditable coverage means that...
Keeping Watch of Hurricane Isaias
Isaias is the ninth tropical storm and second hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. In the last 24 hours, NOAA has the projected track of Hurricane Isaias to have the eye of the storm track over southern Massachusetts sometime between Tuesday night and...
Summer Safety Tips: Residential Pools and Spas
It's officially summer... as of June 20th of course! And now that summer is here, we thought that it might be useful to provide some summer safety tips around the topic of residential pools and hot tubs. It is helpful to implement as many steps as possible to stay...
REMINDER: Don’t Forget to Update Insurance Policies When Moving!
Anyone that has ever moved can attest that the process has a considerable impact on everything from transportation to and from work to how and where free time is spent. When considering a move, one change that's often overlooked is insurance coverage. Often a move...
Flood Risk Awareness | Critical In Our New World
Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. The Pew Charitable Trust recently reported that nearly half of U.S. states are expected to experience significant flood events during the spring of 2020. In just the past few years, major flood...
COVID-19 Personal Auto Insurance Credits & Relief Programs
The on-going Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing financial hardships for many people throughout Massachusetts, the U.S. and beyond. Additionally, governmental shelter-in-place advisories have led to a significant decrease in road traffic and the average number...
How an Organization Can Turn the PPP into a “Zero-Cost” Loan
The biggest impact of the CARES Act came via the "forgiveness" provision within the $349 billion Payroll Protection Program (PPP) offered via the SBA loan program. If organizations meet specific eligibility criteria, allocate the funds during a specific timeframe/for...
Family First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 18, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)* was passed through Senate and signed by President Trump. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FFCRA addresses emergency paid leave and additional Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions...
After the Storm – Helpful Tips Following a Hurricane
Hurricane season occurs between June 1st to November 30th every year. While the hurricane itself ends, these storms leave considerable damage behind. Here at RogersGray, we work with top carriers to make sure you’re prepared, covered, and safe for when the unexpected...