“Secure Our World” During Cyber Security Awareness Month

October 2024 marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Secure Our World.” This month serves as a reminder that businesses must stay cybersecure to safeguard company data, protect customers’ personal information and ensure employee privacy. Here are four strategies from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity…

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Deeley Insurance Group voted THE BEST of 2024!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We totally believe our team is THE BEST, but it’s such an honor to hear it from our clients! We’re super proud to announce that readers of Coastal Style Magazine awarded us three “Best Of” honors this year: Deeley Insurance Group is voted “Best Insurance Agency in Worcester County,”…

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Condos & Coastal Property – Mid-Year 2024 Insurance Market Outlook

What We’re Seeing Locally Coastal property is continuing to take increases in property rates, but the increases are trending lower than the 2023 increases. Properties that are claims-free and well-maintained are experiencing between 5-25%. Carriers are offering full coverage limits or additional coverages and lower deductibles for some risks. Wind coverage has been easier to…

Collage of Deeley team supporting community events in Spring 2024.

Deeley Serves – Community Roundup

Through Deeley Serves, our team volunteers and reaches out to support our amazing community, giving back, raising awareness, and spreading our positive Deeley energy all around. We’ve stayed busy this spring preparing meals for the homeless at Hope and Life Outreach (HALO) in Salisbury, sponsoring the Chesapeake Chapter of Community Association Institute, Believe in Tomorrow…

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Preventing Distracted Driving

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines distracted driving as engaging in any activity that takes an individual’s attention off the road. Distracted driving is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious consequences. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that distracted driving contributes to nearly 400,000 injuries and 3,000…

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Scheduled Versus Blanket Limits for Commercial Property Insurance

Commercial property insurance is an essential form of coverage for any organization. Such a policy can provide much-needed financial protection if an organization’s commercial building or its contents are damaged or destroyed by covered perils (e.g., fire, theft, vandalism, wind and lightning). Specifically, this coverage can help reimburse property repair or replacement expenses when these…

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5 Things to Know About Updating Your Insurance for Hurricane Season

The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. It’s time to review your insurance coverages to ensure you’re protected financially against hurricane-related losses. Here are five things to consider: Don’t wait until it’s too late—Check your insurance policies well before the storm to see what is and is not covered. Know your…

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Assistance Animals: A Potential Exception to Your Association’s “No Pets” Policy

Requests for assistance animals are one of the most common types of accommodation requests. In fact, in January 2020, the United States Department of Fair Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that 60% of all Fair Housing Act (FHA) complaints arise out of the denial of a request for reasonable accommodations and disability access. Of…