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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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Insurance for Uber and Lyft Drivers

  • Posted by Lapointe Insurance
  • On July 12, 2017
We get a lot of questions about insurance options when you are driving for a transportation network company (Uber, Lyft, etc.). Does my Massachusetts or Rhode Island personal insurance policy cover me when I’m driving for Uber? We know Uber offers some insurance to their drivers, what kind of coverage does it provide? Check out […]
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Finance Friday: Buy/Sell Plans

  • Posted by Lapointe Insurance
  • On June 30, 2017
Welcome to the second episode of Finance Friday, where we will be featuring some local financial planners, and providing some strategies to protect your family or business. Today we’re talking Buy/Sell Plans with Kristen Soares from New York Life. Watch the video below or read the transcript. If you would like to submit your own […]
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