Scholarships Available from MAIW

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With five of our employees holding leadership roles within the MA Association of Insurance  Women (MAIW), we are pleased to share information regarding available scholarships from MAIW.  All graduating seniors applying for enrollment to a four year institution and live in or attend high school in Bristol County are eligible and applications must be postmarked by [...] Read more »

Sylvia Employees Hold Leadership Roles

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Sylvia & Company Insurance Agency has always been dedicated to community service and this is exemplified in five of our employees that hold leadership positions within the Bristol Chapter of the MA Association of Insurance Women (MAIW). With a focus on providing educational topics to its members as well as being involved in community service, [...] Read more »

MA Bans Hand-Held Mobile Phone Use While Driving a Commercial Vehicle

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The US Department of Transportation ruled last month that the use of hand-held mobile phones should be banned in commercial motor vehicles. This ruling is now in effect and being enforced in Massachusetts. “Commercial Motor Vehicle” is defined as… (a) motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles and persons who drive commercial motor vehicles as, for, [...] Read more »

Understanding the Fundaments of Investing – Webinar Recording Available

If you missed our webinar on November 30th, you can view the recorded version here. Nick Petronelli, Financial Advisor at Sylvia Financial, reviewed the basics of investment planning, fundamental investment concepts, available investment options and  general investment strategies.  Watching this webinar will assist you in thinking about your own investment needs and may help you in determining [...] Read more »

Retirement Income Planning Webinar

Watch the recorded version of our recent webinar dealing with retirement income planning. As you get closer to retirement, it’s time to turn your attention from accumulation to distribution. That’s what retirement income planning is all about-understanding how much income you’ll need during your retirement years to support the retirement lifestyle that you want, and [...] Read more »

November 30th Investment Webinar

 A Guide to Your Investment Options   November 30th, 2011 @ 10am & 6pm Nick Petronelli, Financial Adviser at Sylvia Financial, will review the basics of investment planning.  In this presentation, we’ll look at some fundamental investment concepts, review available investment options and consider some general investment strategies.  We’ll also spend some time discussing how you might [...] Read more »

Agency Principal Receives Award

Congratulations to Beth Sylvia Caldwell who was presented with the Chairperson of the Year Award at the 2011 “Big Event”  sponsored by the MA Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA). Beth served as the Co-Chairperson of the Young Agent’s Committee and was a key force in making this group a vital and energetic part of the [...] Read more »

The Sylvia Group Welcomes Karen Sylvia

Karen Sylvia joins the Sylvia Group as an Account Manager in our Personal Lines Department with over twenty years experience in the insurance industry.  Karen’s prior insurance experience was in the areas of customer care as well as subrogation. A past member of the Community Affairs team, Karen and her teammates would review and award [...] Read more »

Maintaining Your Home Heating System – Tips to Prevent Heating Oil Leaks and Spills

As cold weather approaches, now is the time to evaluate your home heating oil tank.  A proactive approach to maintaining your tanks not only reduces your risk of an oil release but may also grant you peace of mind.  The cleanup cost of an oil leak, depending on the extent, and whether it is caught [...] Read more »

Be Prepared

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As much as we all hope Hurricane Irene takes another path, we will hope for the best but prepare  for the worst. Below, are some precautions that you can take on your own to help better protect your family, your home and its contents:   In advance of the storm: Doors and Windows:  If your home [...] Read more »

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