Jessica Chanese here, peeking out from behind the O’Blog curtain to share a recent experience of mine. When I first started writing blog posts for O’Brien Insurance over a year ago and learned about the benefits of being an O’Brien Insurance Agency client, my husband and I switched our homeowners and auto insurance policies over […]
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Don’t Miss Out on Insurance Discounts!
Who doesn’t love saving money? Make sure you’re taking advantage of all available discounts you’re eligible for under your existing insurance policies. We’re highlighting some of the more common discounts offered by insurance carriers, but be sure to check with your insurance agent to be certain you’re not missing out on valuable cost-savings! Car Insurance […]
3 Causes of Auto Insurance Rate Increases and What You Can Do About Them
When it comes time to renew car insurance policies, it’s not uncommon to learn your premium will be higher than it was during the previous coverage period. It can be understandably frustrating when auto insurance rates rise seemingly without justification. Rates are subject to change at the insurance companies’ discretion, and each insurer has its […]
Is Your Summer Covered?
Summer has finally arrived in the greater Glens Falls region! School is out and July 4th celebrations are right around the corner. Vacations, barbeques, camping trips, long days spent on the lake, or afternoons poolside- it’s the time of year when we jump at any chance to spend time with family and friends while enjoying […]
Who are YOU going to CALL?
It’s 8pm on a Wednesday night in the middle of January. You just picked your son up from his Boy Scouts meeting and you’re RUSHING to pick your daughter up from Ski Club at West Mountain. She’s not thrilled because you were SUPPOSED to be there by now, and she STILL has to do her […]
This is YOUR Year!
Welcome to 2019! O’Brien Insurance wishes you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year! We love the holiday season in Glens Falls. Putting another joyous Christmas behind us is bittersweet, but we can’t help but be excited about the endless possibilities that come with ringing in a new year. The beginning of each new […]
Save Money on Your Auto Insurance with Defensive Driving!
Have you been out on the roads lately?! Have you noticed how nutty it is out there? With all of the hustle and bustle in our rapidly growing region, it’s important to be a defensive driver. Drivers are always talking on their phone, texting, fiddling with the radio, eating… you name it, we’ve seen it! […]
6 Tips to Keep You Safe on the Road this Summer
Summer is the time for relaxing by the pool, staying up late and sitting by the fire outside, family vacations, and epic road trips with memories to last a lifetime. But did you know that summer is also the time where distracted driving spikes? We’re pretty much all guilty of multitasking in the car at […]
Why Choose an Independent Insurance Agent?
An instant quote or fifteen minutes to save 15% on your insurance may sound enticing, especially when time is precious and your wallet is tight. While an insurance company may save you money right away, it may not be the choice to go with in the long run. We often forget just how IMPORTANT an […]
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 […]