Ah the wonderful signs of spring in Massachusetts; the birds chirping, the sun, (finally) out, the snow melting and of course the MA convertible automobiles out with their tops down!!

There are some beautiful MA road ways to take advantage of this time of year if you like to enjoy the wind through your hair.

Berkshire Hills scenic drive is a beautiful 132 mile loop through Western Massachusetts offering such attractions as Hancock Shaker Village, Monument Mountain Reservation and Great Barrington State Forest, just to name a few. Hancock Shaker Village is a favorite of many kids so feel free to load your family in to the minivan or SUV for this drive.

Cape Cod offers a 63 mile scenic drive perfect for all you Massachusetts convertible automobile lovers. It is one of the better known areas of Massachusetts with 585 miles of shoreline and 310 miles of sand beaches. Some attractions include the Sandwich Historical Museum, Three Sisters Light ...

As we begin to enter into spring in MA we will all be taking part in more activities outside so we can take advantage of the nice weather.

Many of us will be pulling our motorcycles out of storage to get some much needed time in the wind. Traveling along the beautiful MA roadways is a favorite past time of any Motorcycle owner in MA.

Before you take that first ride though it’s a good idea to give your MA Insurance Agent a call at Dale Frank Insurance to go over your coverages on your MA Motorcycle policy or to get a new MA Motorcycle policy started. Many MA Motorcycle owners will lower their coverages in the winter while their motorcycle is stored, it is very important to then call your MA Insurance agent at Dale Frank Insurance to then increase your coverag ...

Do you know what coverages on your MA Auto Insurance policy will transfer to the rental car?

Well good news for you the liability coverage, comprehensive, and collision on most MA Auto Insurance policy will all cover the rental car. So if you do cause an accident the damage you cause not only to the rental car but also to what ever you hit will be covered by your MA Auto Insurance Company.

But…..did you know that you are still responsible for the income the rental car company would be getting from that car while it is being fixed?

Most rental car companies do not go over how the coverages they offer as an additional expense work. The income the rental company l ...

You wake in the middle of the night to a noise. You search your house for what made it, only to find your car is ablaze in your drive way!!

The flames are reaching tree tops, melting windows and even your license plate. The police come, the fire department comes, and even the neighbor across the street comes. But all anyone can do is wait it out.

After the excitement is settled you wonder, what is covered on my MA Auto Insurance?

Well, your car is if you have Comprehensive coverage on your Massachusetts Auto policy. That coverage is subject to a deductible.

If you took the sales persons advice at the dealership when you bought it you also have GAP Insurance. This means that whatever is left on your loan after your

No matter what the economy is like we are always happy to save money. Here are some tips on saving money on your MA Auto Insurance:

• Does your MA Auto policy show any discounts for alarms or airbags/ seat belts? In MA you can receive discounts for these on your MA Auto policy.
• Do you own more than one vehicle? You can receive a discount on you MA Auto policy for having more than one vehicle on a policy.
• Did you know that if you are 65 years or older you can receive a discount on your Massachusetts Auto policy?
• If you drive less than 7500 miles a year you should be receiving a discount.

With the drastic change in the housing market in the past few years, many people have decided to fix up their current house rather then buying a new one. What most people don’t think about while they are remodeling their homes is if their MA Homeowner’s insurance will have enough coverage once the remodeling is done.
When ever you make changes to your home whether it is major ones, like adding a room, or just changing the linoleum to tile you, should take the time to go over a replacement cost estimate with your insurance agent at Dale Frank Insurance. We can help to find the correct amount of coverage needed to fully insure your home on your MA Homeowners Policy. You want to know that the policy you are paying for will rebuild your home the way it is right now, not 3, 5 or even 10 y ...

Spring is approaching and I’m sure we are all looking forward to the warmer weather and seeing the sun for more then just a few minutes each week. But for now it is still winter and the winter weather is, unfortunately, lingering around. Here are some tips for winter driving to hopefully keep you safe from having to use your MA comprehensive or collision coverage.

1. check road conditions before leaving.
2. start early so you don’t have to hurry
3. watch for black ice on the roads, if it looks slick it usually is
4. remove snow from your roof, hood, bumpers, and lights before starting out.
5. don’t follow other cars too closely; keeping further back from them then normal.
6. replace tires with snow tires for better traction.
7. driving in a lower gear will create better ...