I am celebrating ( and I really do mean that word ) my past 35 years in this insurance world this week. Sometime in the first week of September 1979, I started working for my dad in his office at the corner of Lawrence and Cherry Streets in Glens Falls. I remember thinking that since […]
Never Get Used To It
In my 35 years in this insurance business, there is one thing that I really HATE. And I don’t ever like using that word, so it must be something BIG. It is! I HATE making mistakes! Mistakes that let my clients down, mistakes that don’t allow me to be what I promised, the BEST insurance […]
10 Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation
We know, we know….you can’t wait to skip town for that highly anticipated summer vacation! Last minute packing and departure anxiety can have you running around like crazy, and whether you are planning to camp in the Adirondacks for a long weekend or sinking your toes into the hot Florida sand for a week, protecting […]
Swimming Pool Safety and Maintenance Tips
There is nothing better than spring and summer in the Adirondacks! Warmer temperatures mean it’s time to break out the motorcycles and boats, and prepare the pools! And while these things bring us great summer fun, it is important to make sure you have the proper insurance should an accident occur. Homeowner’s insurance in Glens […]
Tips for Getting the Most from Your Boat Insurance and Boating Safety!
After a long winter and a gradual start to spring, it is slowly but surely getting to be that time of year again…time to get your boat ready! The Adirondack region of upstate NY is not only known for its magnificent mountains, but for the stunningly spectacular lakes that speckle the area. Getting your boat […]
10 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring
Ah…Spring in the Adirondacks! That long-awaited season where we can finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the lovely smell of blooming flowers and BBQ’s with family and friends. While spring cleaning is a given, vacuuming and dusting away the residue of winter, spring home maintenance is important as well to ensure your home continues […]
What You Need to Know If You Hit a Deer With Your Car
Accidents happen. Even if you’re cautious about avoiding animal collisions, deer accidents in the Adirondack region are fairly common due to the high population of deer that live in this area. So if an auto-deer accident occurs, here’s what to do: First thing’s first…relax! O’Brien Insurance in upstate NY has got you covered! Make sure […]
FAQ’s & Tips for Insuring a Teenage Driver
So, your teen has (or will soon be getting) their license…and if that wasn’t enough to make you wring your hands with anxiety, you can always start worrying about what that will do to your insurance rates! Relax! Here at O’Brien Insurance, our aim is to eliminate your anxiety (over the insurance part of it, […]
Spring Into Your New Home – A Free Information Session on March 20, 2014!
If you know anyone who is thinking about buying a home soon, here’s a great information session on how the process works – and it’s FREE! Spring Into Your New Home Event Sponsors Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. Homestead Funding Corp. McPhillips Fitzgerald & Cullum, LLP O”Brien Insurance
Flood Insurance Tips and Information To Help You Protect Your Home From Flood Damage in Upstate New York!
If you are anything like us here at O’Brien Insurance, you were happy to see the winter come and cover us with a festive and pretty white blanket of snow, but are ready for the record-breaking low temperatures and 10-foot snowbanks to commence with their farewells! Though it’s hard to believe with the bone-chilling gusts […]
