by Patriot Insurance | Dec 20, 2022 | Home Insurance, Personal, Safety and Prevention
Learning how to prevent house fires starts with knowing what causes them. According to data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the most common cause of house fires. But the second most common cause, and a growing threat to homeowners, is...
by Patriot Insurance | Nov 3, 2022 | Home Insurance, Personal, Safety and Prevention
Because the consequences of a home fire or carbon monoxide poisoning can be so devastating, most states have laws requiring smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in residential homes. And even though they’re not required by law, there are also fuel gas leak...
by Patriot Insurance | Oct 6, 2022 | Business, Safety and Prevention
When there’s a new project ahead of them, contractors can forget the importance of the words in front of them. Contracts are where every construction project starts. They’re essential in establishing project scopes, timelines, and teams. And perhaps most importantly,...
by Patriot Insurance | Jun 3, 2022 | Business, Safety and Prevention
Risk management for businesses is critical. Even though we usually think of our business insurance as coming to the rescue after a loss, the best way to cut your losses is to prevent them from ever happening. For busy entrepreneurs, however, risk management can get...
by Patriot Insurance | Apr 6, 2022 | Auto Insurance, Personal, Safety and Prevention
If Fido and Fluffy ride with you for pleasure or for their routine vet and groomer visits, take note of these guidelines for driving safely with pets. With a little planning, you can make your trip a treat for everyone involved. Driving safely with dogs Secure your...
by Patriot Insurance | Dec 2, 2021 | Auto Insurance, Personal, Safety and Prevention
Before winter descends on New England once again, take this quick refresher course on safe winter driving. Tip #1: Slow down. The #1 tip for driving in snow is also the most obvious: Reduce your speed. Most winter crashes are caused by drivers going too fast for the...
