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Great info on credit scores - thanks Montrose Park Advisors !!

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

We get a lot of questions during the summer months about liability with a pool. Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies gives us a great blog post with some added safety measures.

Our best advice? Call us to assess your policy.

Swimming Pools: Liability Exposure | Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Swimming pools can be great fun during the hot days of summer and a perfect venue for outdoor entertaining, BUT they can also be dangerous when certain safety measures are not taken. Broken bones, cuts and bruises, water illness, or worse . . . electrocution and drowning can all occur. Q. Who is typ...

Great article from our friends at The Hartford !

Looking to start your own business? Here are some ideas - and of course we've got your back when it comes to a business policy!

Best Businesses to Start with Little Money | The Hartford You might think it's hard to start a small business without a lot of money. However, there are lots of great business ideas that don't need a big investment. We share some of the best businesses you can start even if you don't have a lot of funds.

Did you know your homeowners policy does not cover flooding?

Thanks to our friends over at Franklin Flood we have a wide assortment of flood products to shop for our clients' needs. Even if you are in a low risk area, it may be worth looking into.

At 55 mph, a 4-second text takes your eyes off the road while you travel the full length of a football field! Distracted driving can be deadly.

and get free National Safety Council resources at: https://www.nsc.org/justdrive?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mar_nscddam2022&fbclid=IwAR1mnOrtCqcb-B1KRIemSuqx1nVluZu15eV5WyM32NZhSMHYkYHPPCqsGrs.

Heard of fire-scaping? Here's some advice from Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies on the matter.

Firescaping: A “Must Add” to Your Summer To-Do List | Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies WHAT IS FIRESCAPING? Firescaping is a proactive landscaping technique that involves the selection and placement of plants and landscape accents in a way that helps to reduce the spread of wildfires around your property. The idea is to create fire-safe zones and surround structures with materials tha...

💭 Dead limbs or trees will often fall during windy summer storms. Pruning trees can prevent costly repairs and headaches down the road.

Let's talk cyber security. Obviously reach out to us if you want to discuss cyber insurance coverage - but here are some tips on creating strong, unique passwords as a first line of defense to protect yourself from hackers.

Thanks to our friends at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies for sharing!

Password Strength | Cyber Security | The GUARD Wire Passwords have become a crucial component of nearly everything we do online. In our business and personal activities, passwords protect our sensitive information from hackers; but a password is only as strong as you make it.

💭 Remove the lint trap filter and clean it out before every cycle. It’s quick, easy, and can make a big difference in the performance of your dryer. Cleaning lint from a dryer ultimately protects your home 🏡 from fires as well. Not only can the lint catch fire due to buildup, but if a fire were to start due to other circumstances, the lint would provide fuel, causing the fire to grow.

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” – Benjamin Franklin

On this special day may we remember our nation’s strong history as we enjoy spending time with family and celebrating an "explosively" exciting fourth of July.

We're certain many of you are prepping for the holiday, perhaps excited to set off some fireworks. Here's a great article by our friends at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies . LOTS of risk associated with this activity.

Their advice? Leave the fireworks to the professionals.

Fireworks: Fun or Foe? | Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Fireworks can be exciting and are a staple of summer celebrations, but they are best left to professionals. If you must partake, be sure to know the safety do’s and don’ts.

With 4th of July only a couple days away (and fireworks likely all weekend) - here's a great resource from our friends at Pets Best Pet Health Insurance

Five Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth of July Fireworks on the 4th of July can be fun for people, but frightening and dangerous for pets. Learn 5 tips to keep your pets safe and healthy this summer.

As Pride Month is coming to a close, we just wanted to say...

The best gift you are ever going to give someone - the permission to feel safe in their own skin. To feel worthy. To feel like they are enough.

YOU ARE ENOUGH.

💭 Before you leave for the long weekend, secure all outside personal property such as patio furniture and umbrellas⛱️. Summer storms ⛈️ can come up quickly and any exposed furniture can either be destroyed or blown about and cause additional damage.

Do you have security cameras or alarms?

Check out this great article from Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies to gain some insight on hthe benefits of added security systems.

While security equipment requires an initial investment, the pay off in protection can be invaluable. Talk with your insurance agent about the right protection for your home or business and be sure to review the additional tips to boost security.

Security Systems: The Case for Cameras & Alarms | Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Home and business owners understand that securing their property and assets against criminal activity is an everyday concern. Burglaries, vandalism, and other violations of the law are an unfortunate but real concern, and statistics suggest the problem is growing. While security equipment requires a...

💭 It is always a good idea to install a backup pump or a battery-operated 🔋 pump in case of loss of power. Remember, water back up from sump pumps is not covered without an endorsement 🗒️ so contact your agent to inquire about adding coverage before it is too late.

Happy Juneteenth! We have made Juneteenth an official holiday here at Central Penn this year.

On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger and his federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas. He told the enslaved people that they were now free, and he shared the news that the Civil War was over.

To quote our partner, The Hartford; "A Company Holiday for Juneteenth Isn’t 'Nice' – It’s Essential for Equity"
Read their article below:
https://www.thehartford.com/insights/leadership/juneteenth-workplace-equity

And a very SPECIAL Happy Father's Day to our very own, Christopher Mazza !

Did you know that today is International Picnic Day? Are you celebrating with your family?!

As a follow up from last week's Progressive road trip post - here's a good checklist for things to do before you go!

Brakes ✅​
Tire pressure ✅​
Wiper blades ✅

7 things to do before a family road trip | Life Lanes Make your family’s first road trip a success, take some time to anticipate the unexpected and properly prepare with these seven tips.

"The flag of the United States has not been created by rhetorical sentences in declarations of independence and in bills of rights. It has been created by the experience of a great people, and nothing is written upon it that has not been written by their life. It is the embodiment, not of a sentiment, but of a history."
- Woodrow Wilson

Happy Flag Day, everyone.

Going on a road trip this weekend?

Here's a good graphic from our friends at Progressive

We are members of this great organization.

If you are looking for a fun, networking event and are considering joining the chamber, we'll accompany you to this event! :)

Our Ambassadors are awesome! They welcome new members, introduce them to new connections and help us plan events like this. Join them on June 23rd for a fun networking event at J Creekside. https://conta.cc/3a1AcRJ

Okay - who wants to buy this house?!

Chester County stone farmhouses are part of our bread 🍞 and butter 🧈 - we'd get you a good rate 😆

Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Farmhouse with Four-Apartment Bank Barn in Chester Springs A beautiful stone farmhouse with three bedrooms and two bathrooms on 12-plus lush acres is available for sale in Chester Springs.

Check out our owner, Chris! Millennial Superstar 🙌🙌🙌

2022 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Christopher Mazza Christopher Mazza is the owner and principal broker of Franklin Flood, Central Penn Insurance Agency, and Keystone Insurance Associates.

TODAY! 2-4pm at Duck Donuts in West Chester (Dilworthtown Shopping Center)!

If you're free or in between sports visits, church, or whatever else y’all do on Sundays…. bring the kids for free pics with the Easter bunny! Come anytime in the window. Central Penn Insurance is the donut sponsor so enjoy some donuts and coffee on us 😁

We're collecting Easter baskets, eggs and candy for Grands Stepping Up. A great organization that supports grandparents who have taken on the guardian role for their grandkids.

Come out and support our donation drive today at Duck Donut's West Chester benefitting Grands Stepping Up!

Grands Stepping Up is an amazing organization that assists grandparents/kinship guardians who are raising their grandchildren, primarily due to many issues such as the op**te epidemic, incarceration, mental health issues, death or illness of the parents that cause the parents to have the inability to fitness in their traditional parental roles.

When you bring a donation of an Easter basket, toy, candy, filled Easter eggs or any monetary donation for Grands Stepping Up, you will receive free Duck Donuts, Coffee and photos with the Easter Bunny!

Stop by between 2:00-4:00PM at the Duck Donut's in West Chester, PA. We would love to see you and help support the children of the grandparents doing all they can for their grandchildren this Easter.

For questions or more information call/text me 610-996-1986.

YOU'RE INVITED!

Join us for a fun donation drive benefitting Grands Stepping Up! See image for items needed and more info!

We're proud to be the donut sponsor, and you can be sure some of our staff will be there with our kids meeting the Easter bunny! :D

💥BIG NEWS Y'ALL💥

Central Penn has been newly appointed with !! 🙌

Okay, so why should you care? What does that mean?

Just another tool for us to SHOP FOR YOU! Our clients have access to some of the BEST products in the business and we are so happy to add The Hartford to our family of carriers.

Proud to display their plaque in our office 🤘