One of the best things about spring is that it’s time to put that Mustang, MG or Marmon back on the road. All it really takes is a little common sense and a little bit of time. For starters, if the car has been on a trickle charger all winter, disconnect the charger and reconnect […]
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Waking Your Car After a Long Winter’s Nap
With one of the most brutal winters in recent memory finally loosening its frigid grip, it’s time to think about taking collector cars out of hibernation. If you properly prepared your car for storage, getting it ready for spring should take just an afternoon and some patience. Much of the work will be old hat […]
Leader In Operational Excellence Best Practices…Again!
At O’Brien Insurance, our goal has always been to remain large enough to serve you, but small enough to know you. Making sure our customers benefit from industry best practices and services is a large part of meeting that goal. Once again, we are pleased to share that our agency has retained its status as […]
35 years! Wow.
I am celebrating ( and I really do mean that word ) my past 35 years in this insurance world this week. Sometime in the first week of September 1979, I started working for my dad in his office at the corner of Lawrence and Cherry Streets in Glens Falls. I remember thinking that since […]
Never Get Used To It
In my 35 years in this insurance business, there is one thing that I really HATE. And I don’t ever like using that word, so it must be something BIG. It is! I HATE making mistakes! Mistakes that let my clients down, mistakes that don’t allow me to be what I promised, the BEST insurance […]
10 Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation
We know, we know….you can’t wait to skip town for that highly anticipated summer vacation! Last minute packing and departure anxiety can have you running around like crazy, and whether you are planning to camp in the Adirondacks for a long weekend or sinking your toes into the hot Florida sand for a week, protecting […]
Swimming Pool Safety and Maintenance Tips
There is nothing better than spring and summer in the Adirondacks! Warmer temperatures mean it’s time to break out the motorcycles and boats, and prepare the pools! And while these things bring us great summer fun, it is important to make sure you have the proper insurance should an accident occur. Homeowner’s insurance in Glens […]
Tips for Getting the Most from Your Boat Insurance and Boating Safety!
After a long winter and a gradual start to spring, it is slowly but surely getting to be that time of year again…time to get your boat ready! The Adirondack region of upstate NY is not only known for its magnificent mountains, but for the stunningly spectacular lakes that speckle the area. Getting your boat […]
10 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring
Ah…Spring in the Adirondacks! That long-awaited season where we can finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the lovely smell of blooming flowers and BBQ’s with family and friends. While spring cleaning is a given, vacuuming and dusting away the residue of winter, spring home maintenance is important as well to ensure your home continues […]
What You Need to Know If You Hit a Deer With Your Car
Accidents happen. Even if you’re cautious about avoiding animal collisions, deer accidents in the Adirondack region are fairly common due to the high population of deer that live in this area. So if an auto-deer accident occurs, here’s what to do: First thing’s first…relax! O’Brien Insurance in upstate NY has got you covered! Make sure […]
