Common Home Insurance Mistakes Massachusetts Homeowners Can Avoid
Whether you’ve owned your home for years or you’re settling into your first house, your homeowners insurance policy plays a crucial role in protecting your biggest investment. But many Massachusetts homeowners don’t realize that simple mistakes — from underinsuring...
🦃 Giving Back: Risman Insurance Agencies Hosts Thanksgiving Food Drive to Support Citizens Inn Haven from Hunger
This Thanksgiving season, Risman Insurance Agencies is proud to host a Food Drive supporting Citizens Inn Haven from Hunger. We’re collecting non-perishable donations now through November 21st at our Tewksbury office (743 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876). Every can, box, and bottle helps bring warmth, hope, and a holiday meal to families across the North Shore.
Team Risman Gets CPR Certified
The Risman team gathered at Dave & Buster’s for CPR certification and recertification — a night full of laughs, learning, and lifesaving lessons led by Michael LeBlanc and Vincent Zarella. Thanks to Henry for sponsoring and helping us stay prepared!
“So… should I get an umbrella?” What I Tell My Family at Every Holiday
Every holiday my family asks about insurance, and my go-to answer is a personal umbrella policy. It’s affordable excess liability insurance that sits over your auto and home to protect savings—and future wages—when big claims happen. You don’t need to be “rich” to need one; teen drivers, dog bites, pool accidents, and multi-car crashes can exceed base limits fast. And if available, ask for excess uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) to protect your own household from underinsured drivers.
Government Shutdown & Flood Insurance (NFIP): What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
Government shutdown causing an NFIP lapse? Learn how this affects new flood policies, what FEMA map revisions mean, the 45-day lender notice, the one-day newly-mapped waiting period, and how private flood insurance can keep your closing—and coverage—on track.
What Is HO6 Condo Insurance in Massachusetts? A Clear Guide for Unit Owners
What Is HO6 Condo Insurance? HO6 condo insurance in Massachusetts (also called condo unit owners insurance) protects what your condominium association’s master policy does not. Your HOA insures the building structure and common areas. Your HO6 policy protects what you...
Don’t Let Summer Slip Away — Make This Labor Day Weekend One to Remember!
As summer inevitably slips away, don’t let it fall through the cracks like an expired policy—make this Labor Day Weekend in Massachusetts one to remember! From family-friendly fairs and fireworks to arts, crafts, and waterfront festivals, the Bay State has something...
Moving to Massachusetts? How to Transfer Your Out-of-State Driver’s License or Motorcycle License
Moving to Massachusetts? This guide explains how to transfer your out-of-state driver’s or motorcycle license, choose between a REAL ID and Standard License, and meet MA RMV requirements — with official links to applications, appointments, ID requirements, and translated documents.
Moving to Massachusetts? How to Transfer Your Out-of-State Vehicle Registration, Title, and Insurance
Moving to Massachusetts? Learn how to transfer your out-of-state vehicle registration and title, understand MA insurance requirements, and complete your inspection on time. Risman Insurance Agencies makes it simple— our offices even offer registry services to save you a trip to the RMV.
💍 Wedding Insurance – Protecting One of Life’s Biggest Moments
Wedding season is here—don’t let unexpected mishaps spoil your big day. From lost deposits to vendor no-shows, Risman Insurance helps you protect the moments that matter most with comprehensive, affordable wedding insurance.