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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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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It sure feels like winter! We are having record lows for November. Usually we are not talking about frozen pipes during the fall season, but these frigid temperatures are a good opportunity to bring the subject up. One of our employees recalls when a pipe froze and burst in her hall. Luckily, she reacted quickly […]
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Homeowner’s insurance is not required by law in the state of Maine. However, we recommend people wisely purchase homeowner’s insurance to protect one of the greatest assets they will ever possess, their home. Also, most lenders require you to insure your home, and to list them on the policy as mortgagee. If you allow your […]
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Maine has been known by the slogan Vacationland since 1936 when it first appeared on the Maine license plate. Those of us who live here agree that Maine is a great vacation destination. With the influx of vacationers opportunities for our many local businesses and entrepreneurs increase. Vacationers stay at campgrounds, hotels, inns and B&Bs, […]
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Spring officially arrived March 20th, though it is just beginning to feel like it here in Midcoast Maine. One of the many harbingers of Spring are hungry bears. The Lincoln County News recently reported on bear sightings in Bristol and Damariscotta. Each year, in Spring and early Summer the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife […]
Read MoreWhat’s the most important task when it comes to spring cleaning? Hint: If you overlook it, it’ll cost you time and money. Answer: Making a list. If you work out your schedule, tactics and materials in advance, you’ll not only get things done in the right order; you’ll also avoid missing crucial jobs that simply […]
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