As driving for rideshare companies and delivery services has become more popular, it is important to assess how using your personal vehicle for employment can affect your auto insurance. Generally, most insurers do not allow you to use your personal auto insurance for business purposes. It is important to know the risks before partaking in employment through driver services. In this blog, we will go over what your auto insurance covers and what precautions you should take to avoid out-of-pocket expenses. Continue reading Does Personal Auto Insurance Cover Rideshare and Delivery?
Category: Auto Insurance
What Factors into an Insurance Quote?
When you’re shopping for insurance, one of the first things you’ll do is get a quote. But what exactly goes into determining that number? Insurance companies consider a variety of factors when calculating a quote, each of which helps assess the level of risk you pose as a policyholder. Understanding these factors can give you a better idea of what to expect and how you might be able to lower your premium. Let’s break down the key elements that influence an insurance quote. Continue reading What Factors into an Insurance Quote?
Debunking Common Auto Insurance Myths
Auto insurance is a vital part of car ownership, providing financial protection in case of accidents or other incidents. However, there are many myths surrounding car insurance that can lead to misunderstandings and poor decision-making. In this blog, we’ll debunk three common auto insurance myths and set the record straight. Continue reading Debunking Common Auto Insurance Myths
What Insurance Covers Car Break-Ins and Theft?
Car break-ins and theft are unfortunate realities that many vehicle owners may face. Knowing what types of insurance can protect you against these risks is crucial. This blog will guide you through the essential aspects of car break-in and theft coverage, focusing on comprehensive car insurance, renters, and homeowners insurance. Continue reading What Insurance Covers Car Break-Ins and Theft?
Exploring RMV Alternatives for License Plates
There are many jokes about having to go to the Registry for Motor Vehicles (RMV) in Massachusetts or other states’ equivalent. And while they might be jokes, there’s a nugget of truth to most of them. So, instead of having to drive to the nearest center that’s open and getting in a line, what are your RMV alternatives for license plates? Today, we’re going to highlight how stopping by Safeside Insurance in Worcester saves time and provides a better experience when it comes to new plates, transfers, and renewals. Continue reading Exploring RMV Alternatives for License Plates
Driving in Rain and Floods in New England
While New England might be best known for its Nor’easter winters and autumn leaf-peeping season, the area—including Massachusetts—is also home to seasonal flooding, with torrential downpours, fall storms, and spring snowmelts. So, when driving in New England, you may also be driving in rain and floods. In this blog, we’re going to look at the risks these pose, provide driving and safety tips, and discuss how Massachusetts’s auto insurance should factor into your drive. Continue reading Driving in Rain and Floods in New England
What Affects the Cost of Your Car Insurance Premiums?
What goes into premium cost changes for your automotive insurance after a claim, a life event, or a yearly increase? It’s essential to understand the various factors at play, what drives them, and the things you can and cannot control that can cause increases or decreases in the cost of your car insurance premiums. Today, we will look at everything from the top down on situations, life choices, and driving habits so you can make better buying and driving choices when it comes to insurance. Continue reading What Affects the Cost of Your Car Insurance Premiums?
Reviewing Your Current Insurance in the New Year
A new year means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. New personal or financial goals, dealing with new purchases from the holidays, or a new business year. Regardless of your situation or plans, one thing everyone should do in the new year is revisit their insurance. Whether it’s homeowners, renters, auto, or business policies, reviewing your current insurance alongside your ambitions for this year is the first step to meeting your resolutions. Continue reading Reviewing Your Current Insurance in the New Year
Preparing Your Car and Home for Winter in New England
Even in New England, winter weather can sneak up on you, especially with the often milder fall days. But when it does hit—especially that first Nor’easter blizzard—if you’re unaware, your home and car are often the first to suffer for it. Whether you suddenly find an ice dam forming on your roof or are stuck in your car during a storm, learn how to mitigate the risks by preparing your car and home for winter when it strikes in Massachusetts. Continue reading Preparing Your Car and Home for Winter in New England
What to Do After an Auto Accident in Massachusetts
Bad luck, bad weather, bad driving: sometimes car accidents happen. What matters is how you react. Know the steps to take after an accident, from making sure everyone is safe to the information you need to collect for insurance, and how an auto accident in Massachusetts requires different steps than you might be used to in other states. Continue reading What to Do After an Auto Accident in Massachusetts
