The winter months in Maine can be tough. Driving in snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice becomes something of the norm. These conditions increase risk of fatal car crashes by 34 percent. It usually takes a few storms before you can comfortably get your bearings back when on the road. Why not take a look […]
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My co-worker recently heard from a childhood friend thanking her for recommending Loan and Lease Coverage. Her friend was involved in an accident which totaled her car. Thankfully there were no serious injuries. However, the payout she received from her insurance company was less than what she owed on her loan and this coverage kicked […]
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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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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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Let’s consider this scenario You purchase your first car from a local dealer…let’s say a Pontiac Grand Am. You love your car. It may not the fanciest model, but it is yours. Five years later, you know how to drive it in a variety of weather conditions, including the snow and how to back into […]
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My 12 year old son is really into cars. The first thing he checks out is the vehicle’s computer display. He fully expects his first car to be self-driving with “smart glass,” which would turn his car windows into video displays. While this could very well be a reality for him, I am already talking […]
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