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Latest Post: April 2, 2025

The Cost of Nonpayment: How Lapsed Insurance Hurts Your Business

The envelope remains unopened on your desk — this is your third notification. Last month's business insurance payment didn't go out. Production costs were high, and something had to give. You figured you'd catch up next week. But time keeps passing by. Most insurers offer a short grace period —...

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October 06, 2017 Equifax to Offer Free Identity Theft Protection and Credit File Monitoring

Equifax to offer free identity theft protection and credit file monitoring to all U.S. consumers after cybersecurity incident involving consumer information. Click here for more information.

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October 05, 2017 EMPLOYEE FEATURE: Brian Peters

Employee Feature: Brian Peters & the Importance of Cyber Liability for Businesses Brian joined Brooks, Todd & McNeil in 2010 after four years working for The Hartford and is a Producer on our Commercial Lines Team. He began working in the insurance sector when a friend introduced him to the…

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September 21, 2017 How Are My Auto Insurance Rates Determined?

There are multiple factors that insurance companies consider when determining your risk level and therefore your insurance rates. Some of these factors are more commonly known while others may surprise you. For your auto insurance, we have identified the following commonly used factors used by insurers when determining your rates…

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September 20, 2017 Business Owners Hurricane Safety Checklist

Stay in the know by reading through this business-owners-hurricane-safety-checklist for business owners.

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September 07, 2017 Significant Other Homeowners Insurance

Recently engaged and living together? This is a very exciting time for couples, but also a time of much planning and preparation for your life together. While your ‘to do’ list is likely long, make sure evaluating your insurance needs are high on that list. Reviewing a homeowners policy will…

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August 08, 2017 EMPLOYEE FEATURE: Patty Tedesco

Employee Feature: Patty Tedesco & How She is Helping Businesses with Uninsured Subcontractors Patty joined Brooks, Todd & McNeil in 2002 and is an integral part of our Commercial Lines Service Team. She has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. Patty is actively involved in helping our…

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June 21, 2017 EMPLOYEE FEATURE: Blair Dupont

Blair is part of our Commercial Lines Sales Team and assists businesses of varying size and type with all their insurance needs. Blair started working with Brooks, Todd & McNeil in 1981 and was the Agency’s first true sales person. His father owned an insurance agency and Blair followed in…

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May 30, 2017 Brooks, Todd & McNeil Appointed to The Hanover’s President’s Club For the Fourth Consecutive Year

Brooks, Todd & McNeil recently was appointed to The Hanover Insurance Group’s President’s Club, an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the country. Agencies named to the company’s President’s Club are recognized for delivering outstanding value to their customers through insurance expertise and responsive service. Brooks, Todd &…

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May 03, 2017 Time To Spring Clean Your Insurance Policies

Spring is finally here! It is that time of year when families are cleaning out their closets, cupboards and scrubbing their homes. It is also a good time to spring clean your insurance policies. If you have not checked your coverage in a while, this is a good time to…

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