It seems that everyday I am talking to fellow small business owners who are really challenged like me. The workplace is REALLY tough in many ways. Not sure WHAT is going on. REALLY. What I do know is this. It’s about people and relationships. I know- you already know that. So what is your experience? […]
The Story of O’Brien Insurance 1957-2017
Here Story 2017 is the story of 60 years!
Celebrating, Humans, Reality, 1957-2017
I’m not a blogger. I’m not a writer. I try to be a good insurance guy. Always trying to be better for the sake of others. We are in business to serve. Son, husband, father, uncle, grandpa, nephew, brother, cousin. Certainly a lot of relations. People ask “how are you doing”? Which means- How […]
5 Rules Every Landlord Should Live By
I’m pretty confident that if you asked anyone who has ever owned a rental property you would get an overwhelming response that it’s not as lucrative or easy as they thought it would be. In fact, owning a rental property can be a major pain, and end up costing you a ton of money! I […]
Insuring & Protecting Expensive Gifts
It’s that time of year when your special someone may given or received a very special gift. Perhaps you’re giving a special anniversary or birthday gift, or something to celebrate a significant milestone. Maybe it’s an expensive watch, a piece of heirloom jewelry, or a valuable piece of art. These are all wonderful gifts that […]
Will my credit rating change my insurance rates?
I was recently asked this question by one of our O’Brien Insurance clients, and thought I would share the answer here for our readers. There are a lot of things that go into homeowners and auto insurance rates, one of them being credit. I’ve heard a lot of complaints from people who don’t like the fact […]
Why Do My Auto Insurance Rates Keep Going Up Even Though My Car Keeps Getting Older?
Why do my auto insurance rates keep going up even though my car is getting older? At O’Brien Insurance, many of our clients ask this question so I would like to address it from a couple of angles. First things first, even though it’s called car/auto insurance, it covers more than just your car. It […]
January Is Teen Driver Awareness Month
An article in the Washington Post last September reported the news of a young man who was sentenced to an 18-month jail term for causing the death of one friend and severe injury to another. The young man and two friends had just left a party where there was underage drinking. His convertible crashed into […]
Happy New Year!
Celebrating 2016… A number of really great things happened for us last year that helped us grow and continue to provide the best service for our customers! Among them: The release of our new O’Brien Insurance Mobile App that lets our customers access important vehicle information, file a claim or even pay a bill right […]
Are you flying away? Snowbird Safety Tips for Homeowners
Safeguard Your Home Before Heading South for the Winter If you’re a “North Country Snowbird” who is getting ready to head south for the winter, it’s always important to take some commonsense precautions before leaving your home for an extended period. If you’re going to be gone for the entire winter (or plan on a […]
