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Partners of Lapointe | The Black Whale

  • Posted by Lapointe Insurance
  • On November 3, 2017
Introducing The Black Whale Restaurant in New Bedford Massachusetts. The Black Whale is a Contemporary bar & eatery serving innovative seafood & raw shellfish amid harbor views. Located in the heart of the New Bedford Waterfront Pier 3 The Black Whale specializes in the freshest Raw Bar & Seafood New England has to offer. Straight […]
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Choosing the Best Vehicle for your Teen

  • Posted by Lapointe Insurance
  • On October 5, 2017
To make an insurance plan for your teen driver, click here For years, the IIHS has been the best source of safety ratings for new vehicles. However not all vehicles listed as a TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ (especially brand new ones) are within a family’s budget. In fact, 83 percent of parents who bought a car […]
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How Insurance Saved Banks from Losing $250 Million During Prohibition

  • Posted by Lapointe Insurance
  • On October 3, 2017
Many stories have been written about the Eighteenth Amendment to the constitution and its eventual repeal 13 years later. Most agree that the results of “prohibition” were disastrous. Federal tax revenues plummeted, hospitality businesses foundered, and criminal enterprises flourished. One side of the story that rarely gets discussed however is how insurance and banking played […]
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5 Reasons to Consider Purchasing Flood Insurance

  • Posted by Lapointe Insurance
  • On September 8, 2017
Shockingly, about 80% of Hurricane Harvey victims do not have flood insurance. That means families with flooded basements, soaked furniture and water-damaged walls will have to dig deep into their pockets or take on more debt to fix up their homes. There are so many reasons to consider getting flood insurance if you live in MA or RI; here are 5 reasons that you may not have known about previously.
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Mortgage Monday: Mortgage Paperwork

  • Posted by Lapointe Insurance
  • On July 24, 2017
Welcome to the first Mortgage Monday, where we will be featuring local loan officers to discuss common questions faced when applying for a mortgage or buying a home . Today, we talk with Matthew Guerra from Embrace Home Loans about what paperwork is needed when applying for a Mortgage. Watch the video below or read the […]
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