Navigating Cyber Insurance in 2025
If your work includes online operations, e-commerce, or website hosting, it also comes with new dangers. Hackers have new skills, and the race to keep online security ahead of the ever-changing curve is of great concern. In 2025, cyber insurance...
Understanding Different Types of Auto Insurance Policies
Auto insurance is a necessary expense for all vehicle owners. It helps protect you financially in case of an accident or theft. In this blog, we'll break down the various types of auto insurance policies to help you decide which one is right for...
Renewal Home Insurance Process: A Comprehensive Guide
Home insurance is a vital aspect of protecting your home and investment. As your policy's expiration date approaches, it's essential to understand the renewal process and make informed decisions to ensure your coverage remains adequate. In this...
Do You Need Additional Coverage for Holiday Guests?
As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to hosting family gatherings, dinners with friends, and festive celebrations. However, with a house full of guests comes an increased risk of accidents and mishaps. Whether it’s someone...
Home Renovations 101: Knowing When to Renovate and Understanding Insurance Implications
Renovating your home can be an exciting yet daunting endeavor. Knowing when to take the plunge can significantly impact your living space and even your home insurance. One of the primary reasons homeowners consider renovations is to increase...
Essential Fall Gutter and Outdoor Maintenance Tips
As autumn settles in, it’s crucial to focus on gutter and outdoor maintenance to prepare your home for the upcoming winter months. One of the first tasks on your list should be gutter cleaning. Leaves, twigs, and other debris can quickly...
When to Call the Police After an Auto Accident
Everyone should know what to do should they ever be involved in a car accident. Under certain circumstances, you are required by law to call the police and file a police report. Having an officer at the scene of the accident will expedite the...
Should You Buy Life Insurance for Children?
We all want our kids to live long, healthy lives, which is why child life insurance may not feel like a top priority. It’s worth considering, though, as it can lock in low rates and act as an investment vehicle for your children. As your insurance...
Summer Travel Safety: Tips for Staying Safe and Secure While Traveling
Summer is a popular time for travel, whether it's a road trip, a beach vacation, or an international adventure. It's important to prioritize safety and security during your travels to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. Here are some tips for...
Why You Need Condo Insurance
Are you contemplating buying a condominium but aren’t sure if you need condo insurance? While it’s not required by law in many states, most lenders or banks won’t give you a mortgage unless you provide proof you have insurance first. ...
Spring Showers May Bring Home Hassles
After a cold, dark winter most people look forward to the sights and sounds of the spring. But with the warmer months also comes the potential for heavy rains, which can lead to slippery driving and property damage. So, what can a homeowner do to...
Understanding Different Types of Auto Insurance Policies
Auto insurance is a necessary expense for all vehicle owners. It helps protect you financially in case of an accident or theft. In this blog, we'll break down the various types of auto insurance policies to help you decide which one is right for...
We LOVE Canton
In a month that celebrates love, we don’t want to forget the citizens of our beautiful community! Where we come from is important to us and every smiling face, every small business, and every town landmark holds a special place in our hearts. Here...
Mastering Your Ceiling Fan: Seasonal Comfort Hacks
Ceiling fans are not only functional but also play a significant role in maintaining comfort and energy efficiency in our homes. Depending on the season, the direction in which your ceiling fan blades spin can make a significant difference in the...
Christmas Light Safety Do’s and Don’t
Strands of sparkling holiday lighting make your home feel merry and bright, especially on a gloomy December day. However, if installed incorrectly, they have the potential to damage your home or electrical system. Before you grab your ladder and...
A Happy and Safe Thanksgiving: Cooking and Pets
Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude, spending time with loved ones, and savoring delicious meals. However, amidst the joy and feasting, it's important to prioritize safety, particularly in the kitchen and when it comes to our furry...
Halloween Safety Tips: A Spooktacular Guide for a Safe and Fun Celebration
Halloween is a thrilling time filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun. However, it's also crucial to prioritize safety, especially when children are involved. Whether you're heading out for trick-or-treating or attending Halloween parties, here...
5 Questions Newlyweds Have About Life Insurance
Many exciting elements make up life as a newlywed, especially when you’re just coming off the thrill of a wedding and honeymoon. You may be looking forward to settling into a new routine, while simultaneously being aware that there are certain...
SAFE DRIVING MEANS SAVING MONEY
Do you want to save money on your auto insurance by driving safely? Most companies are using car telematic programs to do so. Car telematic programs are wireless devices that communicate with each other. In the world of auto insurance, this means...
RV Insurance, Weather and Driving Conditions
RVing is becoming one of the most popular ways to travel. A successful and safe RV trip takes preparation and planning to make it a good experience. Whether you are new to RVing or not, these tips can help ensure that your trip will be a smooth...
Summer Travel Safety: Tips for Staying Safe and Secure While Traveling
Summer is a popular time for travel, whether it's a road trip, a beach vacation, or an international adventure. It's important to prioritize safety and security during your travels to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. Here are some tips for...
The Importance of Boat Insurance
Boating is a beloved recreational activity that allows people to explore the wonders of the open water, bask in the sun's warmth, and create lasting memories with family and friends. However, just as you would insure your home or car, it's...
What is Cyber Insurance and Why Do You Need it?
Cybersecurity insurance is a new and emerging industry. It has its origins in errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, a separate form of insurance that protects against faults and defects in the services a company provides. E&O insurance is...
Spring Showers May Bring Home Hassles
After a cold, dark winter most people look forward to the sights and sounds of the spring. But with the warmer months also comes the potential for heavy rains, which can lead to slippery driving and property damage. So, what can a homeowner do to...
Electric Cars and Hybrid Cars: Pros and Cons
Electric and hybrid cars are becoming more mainstream as studies are showing that these vehicles offer benefits of improved fuel economy, lower fuel costs, and reduced emissions.1 If you’re contemplating an electric vehicle (EV) or a hybrid car for...
Know How to Escape Your Home Safely in a Fire
Fire departments across the country responded to 377,399 residential fires between 2015 and 2019, according to statistics compiled by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires resulted in 2,761 civilian deaths, 11,582 civilian...
Fire & Ice – Your Guide to Winter Preparation
Winter is coming and for homeowners this means being prepared for the utmost extremes, both the frightful and delightful! With beautiful blankets of white snow come picturesque landscapes, family sledding, and, well, the threat of ice dams. Ice...
Contractors Insurance 101
There are many types of construction insurances intended to protect a property developer and other stakeholders throughout the stages of a construction project. Here are the basics of construction insurance – from the common types of construction...
Everything You Need to Know About E-Bike Insurance
Everything You Need to Know About E-Bike Insurance What is an electric bike? Before purchasing an e-bike insurance policy, it's vital to have a full understanding as to what an electric bicycle actually is. In the US, federal law defines an...
Small Tree Removal Safety Tips
Does a tree in your yard have you stumped? You’d like to remove it, perhaps, but you’re not certain of the best way to go about it. As your insurance agent, we always recommend that you hire a professional for any large tree removal, and you ask...
Summer Party Safety: Tips for Hosting Safe and Fun Outdoor Gatherings
Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for outdoor parties and celebrations. However, it's important to prioritize safety alongside fun to ensure everyone has a great time. Here are some essential tips for hosting safe and...
Summer Fire Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 385,500 residential fires every year. While taking out a Homeowners insurance policy with fire insurance coverage will help protect you from the costs incurred from a...
Home Fire Escape Plans
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance...
Tips for Washing Your Car
Remember how fun washing your mom or dad’s car was as a kid? Using the sponges and spraying your brother or sister with the hose was a picture-perfect way to kick off Spring cleaning. Now it might not be as magical as it was when you were a...
Rideshare Insurance for Uber and Lyft Drivers
On average, the roughly 1.5 million to 2 million people in the U.S. who drive for both Uber and Lyft earn $18.15 an hour before expenses. Just one car accident, though, could easily eat up that money—and more. That’s why Uber and Lyft drivers...
Homeowners Insurance Facts
When you decide you want to buy your first home, homeowners insurance may not be the first thing you think about. However, most mortgage lenders require you to have homeowners insurance before they will approve your loan. There are a few things you...
Tips to Prepare Your Car for Winter
Daylight Saving Time has ended, you’re digging out your boots, you crave comfort food… these are all sure signs that, in the words of everyone’s favorite show, winter is coming. Despite maybe wanting to hibernate, chances are you will need to...
Insure Your Big Day
Congratulations! She said “yes” to your proposal! Aside from getting valuable items insurance for the ring you should consider purchasing wedding insurance for your big day. When you purchase wedding insurance, you are protecting yourself in the...
Auto Insurance Costs
If you own a vehicle, you required by law to have an auto insurance policy. Have you ever wondered how the cost of your policy is determined? There are a number of different factors that impact the cost of your auto insurance. While not all...
Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates
If you own a home, then chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work on your home. At Galvin Insurance Agency, Inc., we know that hiring a contractor or handyman to perform work on your home often comes with risks....
Summer Fire Safety Tips: Protecting Your Home from Common Fire Starters
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 385,500 residential fires every year. While taking out a Homeowners insurance policy with fire insurance coverage will help protect you from the costs incurred from a...
Grilling Tips for Safety
As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you are using. Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured while using barbecue grills. It's usually a case...
Should You Purchase Umbrella Insurance?
When it rains it pours. Just like an umbrella provides us extra protection when it’s raining, an umbrella insurance policy provides us extra protection when things go wrong. Say your dog gets out and bites someone, it’s your fault, and the other...
At Galvin Insurance Agency We LOVE Our Staff!
It’s time once again to honor the special people in our lives! And, although to most people, that means their spouses and sweethearts, we at Galvin Insurance Agency are sending love to our dedicated staff who work so hard to take care of our valued...
Fire & Ice – Your Guide to Winter Preparation
Winter is coming and for homeowners this means being prepared for the utmost extremes, both the frightful and delightful! With beautiful blankets of white snow come picturesque landscapes, family sledding and, well, the threat of ice dams. Ice dams...
Thanksgiving Safety Check
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends and be thankful for all that you have. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with unattended cooking as the leading contributing factor....
Fire Safety Tips
Working smoke alarms reduce the chances of dying in a fire by 50 percent. Nearly 87 percent of all fire-related deaths are due to home fires, which spread rapidly and can leave families with as little as two minutes to escape once an alarm sounds....
Smart Homes
Smart technology and devices continue to revolutionize how we live. Most people want to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies. It is estimated that there will be over 73 million smart homes by 2021. So if you want to be one of these...