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Preparing Your Family and Home in the Event of a Tornado

Preparing Your Family and Home in the Event of a Tornado

Although not as common as hurricanes, every year about 1,200 tornadoes with wind speeds as high as 300 mph touch down in the United States, according to the Insurance Information Institute. A tornado, as described by the National Weather Service or NWS, is “a...

Avoiding Fires When Using Your Lawnmower

Avoiding Fires When Using Your Lawnmower

As the weather gets warmer, it's time to venture outdoors and start tidying up your yard. When you’re a homeowner, one of your must-do tasks is cutting the lawn. Before putting away your lawnmower for the winter or when you take it back out for spring, it’s...

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Dog Bites?

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Dog Bites?

Do you own a four-legged friend? You are not alone! There are nearly 85 million dogs living in households in the United States, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Unfortunately, about 4.5 million people, mostly children, are bitten or...

How Can a Home Remodel Affect Your Home Insurance?

How Can a Home Remodel Affect Your Home Insurance?

Your home is one of your most important assets, so naturally, you want to ensure your homeowner’s insurance policy provides you with protection and also covers a broader range of circumstances. To avoid being underinsured, the Insurance Information Institute (III)...

How Safe Driving and Loyalty Helps Reduce Your Car Insurance Rates

How Safe Driving and Loyalty Helps Reduce Your Car Insurance Rates

At MAPFRE Insurance, we value safe driving and loyalty. When you have your vehicle insured with MAPFRE and maintain a good driving record, you can take advantage of several value programs and discounts that could help you save on your annual premium. Have a Good...

What is Gap Insurance and Why Do I Need It?

What is Gap Insurance and Why Do I Need It?

There's nothing like that feeling of purchasing a brand new vehicle and driving it off the dealership lot. The problem is that most new vehicles lose 20% of their value within a year. So what happens if you get into an accident or your new vehicle is stolen and you...

Does Car Insurance Cover Flooding?

Does Car Insurance Cover Flooding?

If you live in an area prone to heavy rains and flooding, you may be wondering whether your auto insurance would cover you for flood damage. If you have a comprehensive or full coverage policy with MAPFRE, then we will likely cover damage caused to your vehicle in the...

The Benefits of Adding the Elite Package Endorsement

The Benefits of Adding the Elite Package Endorsement

When you shop for auto insurance, MAPFRE knows you want the right coverage at an affordable price. Auto insurance is legally required to operate a vehicle and is necessary to register a car in Massachusetts. There are also four types of mandatory car insurance...