Flood Insurance vs Homeowners Insurance: The Differences You Should Understand
Mother Nature can be unpredictable. For five days in August, Texas and Louisiana saw an unprecedented 50 inches of rain in parts of the state. Less than a week later Florida was bracing for the largest ever recorded hurricane, Irma. On the heels of Irma came Jose and then Maria, whose force left Puerto Rico without power and completely devastated. The month of September 2017...
Read More Gilbert’s Guide to Summer Pool Safety
There’s no better way to cool off in the summer in Reading and throughout Greater Boston than to take a dip in your own backyard pool. With record high temperatures lately we know the first thing you want to do is jump right in, but as your local experts on all things safety, the Gilbert Insurance team wants to remind you of a few precautions....
Read More Gilbert Summer Backyard Safety Tips
The colder weather has moved out and we are ready to enjoy the sunshine. Summer is a time for cooking out, lounging by the pool, and enjoying the company of your friends and family. Here at Gilbert, we want you to soak in all the sunshine — and the fun too. That’s why we are offering several summer backyard safety tips so you can focus...
Read More Appraising and Insuring Valuable Items
Imagine this: you’ve just gotten engaged and are toting around your sparkling dream ring. Suddenly, you look down and realize that one of the diamonds has fallen out. Are you covered? How about this situation: You’re wearing your grandfather’s antique watch while you fly across the country for business. You take it off during the flight to be more comfortable. The next day, you can’t...
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