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Our hearts go out to Stamford, CT family that lost so much in the house fire that raged through their home on Christmas day. It is an unimaginable tragedy. This fire caused by mishandled fireplace embers sadly was completely preventable. I also wonder if those third floor bedrooms had Fire Escape Ladders if they would have been able to escape. If you operate a fireplace or wood stove in your home please take a second to read the recommendations of the U.S. Fire Administration. Here is a summary of some of the most important; any of these precautions could potentially prevent a house fire.

The chaos has subsided and the Christmas euphoria is gone, welcome back to reality. For us that means helping people make sure their Christmas presents are properly insured by their Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance Policy. I Hope everyone was lucky enough to have a great Christmas this year filled with family and friends. In our house Mom and Dad got their gadgets, kids got their electronics, and the baby she got sick. But for the most part there was joy and merriness shared by all.

If you’re ever the victim of auto theft, New Hampshire auto insurance is your ticket for replacement costs. Vehicle theft is no laughing matter, and it’s important to keep your car protected at all times.

Everyone knows it is important to water your Christmas tree, but with the rush of the season it is easy to forget about this seemingly minor holiday chore. Lying in bed at night and hearing from your spouse “Honey, did you water the tree today” may induce a Homer Simpson like response “Doh!” But I promise after watching this Christmas tree fire video you will never forget again.

With Christmas almost upon us, many of us are starting to make a plan for our holiday travels. Families can spend hours in the car during the holiday season, trying to squeeze in a visit to everyone on their list. Whether you are going over the river, or through the woods, or both, we recommend considering the following Christmas travel safety tips from your Vermont Insurance expert Downey Insurance Group.

As a motorist, are you doing everything you can to protect yourself on the road? Part of owning a car is making sure you perform regular maintenance so you avoid accidents and breakdowns as well as claims on your New Hampshire auto insurance.

If you’re switching New Hampshire auto insurance agencies, it’s always important to be honest and forthcoming about your driving record. If you leave any information out, you could get into some trouble. Don’t you want to avoid that?

Downey Insurance Group prides itself on providing personal service all year round, but we thought it would be fun put a little spin on one our favorite holiday classics to show our dedication to our clients. So whether you are a MA Insurance client of Downey or not hopefully you enjoy our version of the holiday classic 12 Days of Christmas. So, sing it with me now!

Downey Insurance Group wants to make your Christmas a little merrier this year by giving away a New Kindle Touch for the Holidays! Enter our All I Want for Christmas 2011 Giveaway before December 22 for a chance to win. It is super easy, make sure you have “liked” our Facebook page and leave a comment on the picture of the Kindle Touch of your favorite holiday memory.

The Travelers Dog now has more to protect that ever in Travelers Insurance’s latest installment of their commercial series featuring an over protective canine. Now with a wife and a brood of puppies to protect