MTM Voted #1 Insurance Agency in North Andover
MTM has been voted the #1 Insurance Agency in North Andover for the fourth year in a row! We are also first place winners for the best insurance agency in the region.
You are in good hands when you do business with MTM.
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In The Community
MTMBrainerd participated in the twenty-first annual Yankee Doodle Homecoming Weekend in Billerica on September 17, 2011. MTMBrainerd sponsored a "spin art" booth for all the children who attended. There were lots of smiles, lots of laughs and some wonderful "art work"!
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Employee of the Month
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Scott Leavitt
Branch Manager
MTM Brainerd |
Scott joined MTM Brainerd as our Branch Manager in November 2009, after serving in a similar mangement capacity with a prior agency in Stoneham for over 28 years. Scott's father and grandfather also enjoyed long insurance careers in Stoneham, before the sale of their family owned business in September of 2000. Scott is a Certified Insurance Counselor and a Licensed Insurance Adviser, and is primarily responsible for supporting our Commercial Insurance operations in Billerica. He is married to Joan, and they have two grown children. Joan Leavitt, should the name sound familiar to some of our customers,
is also employed by MTM Insurance as the claim's manager in the North Andover office. |
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Greetings!
As we transition from summer to fall, we begin focusing our energies on work, preparing our children for school, and preparing our homes for the fall and winter seasons. This is a great time to review your insurance policies to be sure you have the protection you need. As always, we want to inform you of any new policies and exposures that may affect you so that you may make the best decision for you regarding your insurance needs. This newsletter will focus on ways to protect yourself against theft and other important tips. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact us for clarification or more information. |
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10 Most Stolen Vehicles for 2010
 The National Insurance Crime Bureau recently announced that the most stolen vehicles in the nation last year were again mid-1990s Hondas. According to law enforcement data, the most stolen vehicles for 2010 were: 1994 Honda Accord; 1995 Honda Civic; 1991 Toyota Camry; 1999 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size); 1997 Ford F150 Series/Pickup; 2004 Dodge Ram; 2000 Dodge Caravan; 1994 Acura Integra; 2002 Ford Explorer; and 1999 Ford Taurus. By employing these simple, low-cost suggestions people can make their vehicles less attractive to thieves. Common Sense: Lock your car and take the keys. Seems simple enough, but many thefts occur because owners make it easy for thieves to steal their cars. Warning Devices: Having and using a visible or audible warning device is another item that can ensure that your car remains where you left it. Immobilizing Device: Generally speaking, if your vehicle can't be started, it can't be stolen. "Kill" switches, fuel cut-offs and smart keys are among the devices which are extremely effective. Tracking Device: A device emits a signal to the police or to a monitoring station when the vehicle is stolen. Tracking devices are effective in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles. Some systems employ "telematics" which combine GPS and wireless technologies to allow remote monitoring of a vehicle. If the vehicle is moved, the system will alert the owner and the vehicle can be tracked. |
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Deterring Theft: Contractor's Equipment
 Equipment theft is a common, costly, and growing problem throughout the U.S. Estimates of the value of the equipment stolen from construction sites range from $300 million to $1 billion annually and are rising. Professional theft rings and individual thieves are more active than ever. Opportunity and market are two of the key reasons for the increase. Contractor's equipment rarely has identifying marks and is often left unprotected on job sites, making it easy to steal. Smaller equipment such as a tractor or loader is also easy and quickly sold within the U.S. or abroad. In addition, law enforcement resources to combat equipment theft are limited, resulting in low recovery and apprehension rates. Taking preventative action is your first line of defense against equipment theft. And since it isn't always possible to prevent theft, you may need contractors equipment coverage to protect your investment and ensure that you can get back to business after a theft loss. |
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Traveling to Canada?
 Please give us a call before travelling to Canada by car. Canada requires you to carry a "Canada Card" in your vehicle at all times in order to travel through the country. The card provides evidence that you have an active auto insurance policy in force and provides all the policy details that the Canadian policy require in the event you are involved in an auto accident or stopped for a motor vehicle violation. We can prepare the card for you in a matter of minutes and are happy to do so for you at any time! |
We hope you've enjoyed reading this newsletter! Look for our next issue in December.
Sincerely,
Paul MacDonald, Cindy Traverso
and Laurie Mancinelli
(978)681-5700 North Andover, MA
(978)667-9031 Billerica, MA
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