The Cheney Financial Group is comprised of three locally owned companies: Cheney Insurance, Newcastle Realty, and Newcastle Vacation Rentals. Together we pool our resources and make collaborative decisions about requests for financial contributions and volunteer opportunities through our Charitable Giving and Community Outreach Committee. Currently our committee is made up of eight CFG associates who […]
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It has been a surreal couple of weeks for businesses and individuals alike and the COVID-19 outbreak has raised questions we never thought we would be answering. At Cheney Insurance, we are committed to you. This situation is new to us too, so we are closely working with our carriers to identify and educate ourselves […]
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When my husband and I bought our house, one of the first investments we made was to have two very large (over 80 feet) white pine trees removed. The trees were close to the foundation and leaned precariously over the roof of our upstairs bedroom. This decision introduced us to the cost of being homeowners, […]
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This post is the last in a series that discusses how doing business with us, your local independent insurance agency, has value. First we explored how the relationships and contacts we develop with our insurance carriers help personalize our service to you. Then we talked about how we promote teamwork within our agency that is supportive […]
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Previously we discussed the value in doing business with a local independent insurance agency such as Cheney Insurance. We add value to the service we provide to you by building positive professional relationships with the insurance carriers we represent. Just as vital are the positive professional relationships we build with one another. Courteous and respectful service […]
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In our last post we discussed value in doing business with your local insurance agency. In this post we will discuss the relationships that Cheney Insurance has with the Insurance Carriers we represent and why that adds value to you. At Cheney Insurance, we carefully choose the insurance companies we represent. We work with over […]
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Hundreds of millions of advertising dollars are spent by national direct insurance carriers (State Farm, Geico, Farmers Insurance…) telling you that switching will save you money. Creative advertising may entertain us, but are there real savings? We believe there is greater value in doing business with a local independent agency like Cheney Insurance. Industry Standards […]
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Snowmobiling is a great way to get outside and enjoy Maine winters. With over 14,000 miles of trails across the state, you can discover the beauty of Maine from a unique vantage point. Maine has over 290 snowmobile clubs that maintain and groom the trails. Often these clubs host a number of social events and promote […]
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Tis the season for gift giving! I remember the days when my grandmother would gather us grandchildren together to make our handmade ornaments for gift giving. Salt-dough ornaments, Angels (made with nylon faces – each face having its own ‘personality’), and Thumbprint Christmas cards (in the spirit of Ed Emberly). These are the gifts which […]
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One of my fondest memories is Christmas at Grandma’s house. She loved to decorate. Holly, Juniper, Balsam Fir, and White Pine boughs would be brought inside to decorate the mantle, the bay window and also to make swags for the doors. The smell of balsam this time of year still brings vivid memories of Grandma […]
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