Well the first month of the new year is coming to a close and 2010 promises to be a great one at Founders Insurance!
Many of my friends and colleagues were excited when 2009 finally came to an end and we could all begin a fresh start.
I, on the other hand, had mixed feelings about the close of last year. 2009 was a big year for me - I closed my business, Brookhollow Marketing and came on board as Director of Marketing for Founders. A tad scary at the time, but as I inch forward towards my one year anniversary, I know I made the right choice.
I've been called the eternal optomist by many - and I guess that is true. Happiness and success are driven by attitude. Yes, the economy has been rough - but this too shall pass. Those that will prosper and ultimately be successful will be those that don't lose sight of the big picture.
Many say that this recession has taught us all a lesson - that proverbial silver lining that is in all things tough.
We are all watching our pennies, appreciating what is free - our friends and family, and enjoying what is really important in life - that which is priceless.
I too will embrace 2010 - perhaps it will be better than 2009 as many are hoping!
Cheers to the New Year!
Cindy Donaldson Director of Marketing and Personal Lines Sales
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Founders News
Staff
Promotions, Moves & More:
Cheryl Venditti has been promoted to Commercial Lines Manager.
Cindy Donaldson has been named Director of Marketing and Personal Lines Sales.
Terri Kozikowski now oversees the Platinum Accounts team located in our Lakeville Office.
Go Team Founders!
New Sales Promotion:
 We are giving away $10 gas cards at Founders Insurance - and we want to give away a ton of them!
Simply refer someone to Founders Insurance Group (they have NO obligation to buy) and we will give you a $10 gas card for the referral and we will give them a $10 gas card just for allowing us to give them a proposal!
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Founders in the Community
Founders supports the Litchfield High School Robots Team the Litchbots!
Cindy Donaldson presents a check for $250 to the Litchbots. Pictured is their 2008-2009 Team Robot!
Pictured are, left to right: Karly Rust, treasurer, Emily Weik, Fidan Shamkhalova, Mr. Dake, Rachel Lane, Lauren Koonz, Cindy Donaldson, and Kassondra Bertulis.
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1300 Winsted Road
860-482-3506
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12 Millerton Road
860-435-9438
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291 S. Lambert Rd., Ste 7
203-795-1323
Emails you may need:
Terri Kozikowski
Operations Manager and Platinum Accounts Supervisor
Cheryl Venditti
Commercial Lines Manager
Cindy Donaldson
Director of Marketing and Personal Lines Sales
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| Winter wonderland...or frozen disaster! |
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In case you've missed it, we are experiencing the bite of Ole' Man Winter! We all know to bundle up our children for the bus stop, bring our pets inside and take precautions with our automobiles - but many of us forget about our homes, specifically our plumbing.
Each year the fifth leading cause of homeowner's claims are due to ice and snow. Burst pipes are a big contributor!
You can prevent frozen pipes by following these tips:
- Keep the inside temperature of your home at 65 degrees or warmer.
- Wrap heating tape and/or standard insulation around pipes wherever possible.
- Look for pipes with cracks or leaks -they freeze first.
Keep cabinet doors open during cold spells to allow warm air to circulate around pipes (particularly in the kitchen and bathroom).
- If you're leaving your home for several days, turn off the water completely and drain the pipes, or keep water dripping through one or two faucets, as moving water prevents freezing. However, if you are leaving your home for an extended period of time, plan to turn the water off. It also helps to have someone check your home every day while you are gone.
- If your pipes do freeze, quickly shut off the water and immediately call a plumber.
Bundle up your home - the time you take with these easy steps can save you thousands of dollars and make your insurance agent very happy! |
| Carrier Corner - The Hanover Insurance Group |
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 The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. was formed in 1852 in New York City to protect businesses and homeowners facing the common 19th Century hazard of fire. From just a few rooms in a building near Manhattan's Hanover Square-from which the company took its name-the company grew rapidly.
Hanover's Connections Auto Endorsements are "extras" that you can add to your auto policy that go above and beyond the basic Connections Auto policy coverages!
Here is a list in part of some of those great add-ons:
DriveSmart Advantage (DSA)
- New Car Replacement Guard: If your new car is totaled within one year or 15,000 miles of purchase, whichever comes first, Hanover will cover its replacement without deduction for depreciation
- Second Chance Accident Forgiveness: Your first surchargeable accident in any 36-month period will be forgiven. That means no surcharge points on your policy for that accident and no increase in premium as a result of that accident!
- Deductible Dividends: Your collision deductible is reduced as soon as the endorsement is added to your policy. Over the course of five years, this could save you up to $500 off your deductible! (A minimum deductible of $100 applies in the event of loss.
Pet Injury Protection
- Helps ease the financial burden if your dog or cat is injured in a car accident. Covers up to $500 in veterinarian bills and up to $500 for burial/disposal expenses if your dog or cat is injured or passes on while traveling in your vehicle during an auto accident.
Rental Car Coverage
- If you have an accident in a rented auto, Hanover will pay (in addition to paying for the damage to the rented auto):
- Loss of use - the rental value of the duration the car is out of service for which you are liable
- Dimished value - the difference in the car's resale value after it has been repaired
- Reasonable fees - the expenses the rental company incurs handling/processing the claim for which you are liable
To learn about the rest of Hanover's endorsements for their Connections Auto policy - give us a call at the Founders Insurance Group!
860-482-3506 |
| Founders loves sportsmen and women! |
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 Sportsman Protect is here!
Do you:
- Hunt and or Fish
- Enjoy the sports of Archery or Skeet Shooting
- Have high value or antique firearm collections
- Belong to a Rod and Gun or Hunt club
- Have hunting dogs
- Have high value taxidermy collections
- Collect or own high value or vintage fly fishing gear
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions - Sportsman Protect by Founders Insurance Group is for you!
Sportsman Protect not only protects the items listed above but offers very competitive rates and discounts on your:
- Home, Renters and Secondary Home Insurance
- Auto Insurance
- Watercraft
- Umbrella Insurance
- and more!
As an added perk, anyone who allows Founders Insurance Group to give them a proposal for Sportsman Protect can get a free $10 Cabela's Gift Card!
For more information about how your OR your Rod & Gun Club can enjoy the benefits of Sportsman Protect call:
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| Founders featured in ProgramBusiness.com |
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Founders Insurance Group was featured in ProgramBusiness.com's January 18th Newsletter. Following is an excerpt of the article written by Annie George.
18 Jan 10
In our ongoing effort to share with you how agencies and companies are using social media for advertising, marketing and communications, in this issue we are featuring our discussion with Cindy Donaldson, Marketing Director of Founders Insurance Group. Headquartered in Torrington, Connecticut with two other locations in the state (Lakeville and Orange), Founders is a conglomerate of several agencies purchased over the last 10 years. Some of the agencies date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today there are 32 employees that carry out the agency's mission, based on achieving profitable growth through ethical behavior and high integrity combined with a professional, state-of-the-art service operation. Read the rest of the article here! | |
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