(You have to know a football analogy is coming, right?) Here it is... 3 great lessons gleaned from the NFL:

1. Teamwork is Essential. Tom Brady can be the best quarterback in the league, but without his offensive linemen protecting the pocket, and without a defense that keeps the other team from scoring, the end result will not be pretty (speaking of which, I think that boy is in desperate need of a haircut! Sorry... sometimes the girlie girl in me can't help herself).

Here at M&M, we have an established reputation and tenure with our companies, which means there is a great team at work for you, but that's not all. We also seek to nurture our relationship with you. These three together - our agency, our insurers, and most importantly you - create a winning combination.

2. The best teams tend to be the ones with the best training. I wonder if the 2011 season will show the effects of the lockout. I'm inclined to think that it will (unless you're the Pats, if last night's game was any indication!) But in general, with less time in training camp, teams have had to cram to get ready for opening day and haven't had time to really get the plays down cold. Time will tell.

In addition to examining your unique needs and crafting a policy that meets those needs, we also seek to offer protection by getting information to you. You can now connect with us via our website, Facebook, Email Newsletters, and our brand new blog, too! We're about protecting you and the life you've worked so hard to build... so we try to give you instruction and information (training, so to speak), as well as comprehensive coverage at competitive pricing.

3. Everyone needs a coach. Bill Belichick is known for taking players that have been passed over (and often deemed as attitude problems) and turning them into success stories with his team philosophy (Randy Moss, anyone?) He seems to know just what each man on his team needs to play at their best, and he dishes out his expertise and helps them to be better than they were before they met... AND he celebrates the successes with them. :)

We strive to be that kind of help to you. We look carefully at where you're coming from to determine where the strengths and weaknesses lie in your coverage. With the knowledge we gain, we are able to find exactly which carrier is the best fit for you, and also make sure you have everything you need to succeed. We love it when you call with questions, because it gives us an opportunity to "coach" you... and we take that job very seriously.

There's really only one thing left to say...

GO GET 'EM, PATS!!!

Heather Clement

Mason & Mason Insurance