If your first thought when encountering this topic on a blog for O’Brien Insurance Agency, a business based in Glens Falls, NY, is “I live in upstate New York. Why would I need to know anything about earthquakes or earthquake insurance coverage?”, you’re not alone. It’s estimated only 2% of homeowners in the Northeastern United […]
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Pets, Parties and Insurance Coverage
November is here and the winter holiday season is fast approaching. Before we can blink, it will be time to plan festive dinners and parties with family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. Many of us enjoy hosting get-togethers this time of year. Something we may not always consider, though, is how an increase in visitors to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fragile Policy – Handle with Care
Pop. Pop. POP! That’s the sound of Bubble Wrap all around the O’Brien Insurance Agency office! Are we crazy? Perhaps! Fun? Of course! But we like to think that we have a lot more in common with Bubble Wrap than you would assume… DID YOU KNOW that Bubble Wrap was invented THE SAME YEAR that […]
We Tell It Like It Is — A Message from John
To our valued clients – One of the promises we make to you at The O’Brien Insurance Agency is to “tell it like it is” with no sugar coating when it comes to hard truths. So here it is! Your car and home insurance is GOING UP! All insurance companies are having rate increases and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving Holiday Safety Tips
“Insure” Your Holiday Goes off Without a Hitch! Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and is traditionally a time for family and friends to gather for good food and fun. Unfortunately for some, it can turn into a weekend of injury, accidents, and food-related illness. When you’re planning to entertain a house full […]