Maybe you’ve been here before. You’ve just come off the plane, picked up your baggage, and gone to the rental car counter. You’re tired from the flight. You’re about to begin an ambitious vacation or a challenging business project. And, this is the point at which you’re asked, “Do you want insurance with that?” Most … Read More
Time to Honor Dad
With summer drawing near and the weather warming up, southeastern Pennsylvania’s neighborhoods come alive with the sights and sounds of the season: lawnmowers, power tools, and backyard barbecues, to name a few. For many people, those things all bring to mind one specific person: Dad. And since Father’s Day is just around the corner, we … Read More
I’m Borrowing My Friend’s Car … Am I Covered?
Most people have an idea of what’s covered and not covered under their various insurance policies. But at Berkshire Insurance Services, we get a lot of questions about borrowing or loaning a car and if Auto Insurance covers it. You might be thinking about borrowing your neighbor’s truck for a home-improvement project. Or maybe a friend has … Read More
5 RV Safe Driving Tips
It’s that time of year when many families are jumping into their RVs and enjoying the open road. Whether you’re heading to a local campground or planning your getaway a lot farther from home, you’ll want to make the trip safely. At Berkshire Insurance Services, we want you to travel safely too. Here are some … Read More
7 Tips for Students Heading off to College
College is expensive enough without the added cost of unexpected accidents or theft, not covered by your insurance policy. To help get the most out of your coverage, below are 7 tips for students heading off to college: HOMEOWNERS (varies by state) Personal Property: Most homeowners policies will cover personal property for up to 10% … Read More
Car Rental Insurance
Car Rental Insurance Do you need car rental insurance? You’ve probably been at the rental-car counter, listening to the representative ask if you want to purchase the company’s insurance. And the thoughts start racing through your head. “Is this a rip-off? Doesn’t my regular auto policy cover me? What about my credit card? Why didn’t I … Read More
Car Insurance Myths
Car Insurance Myths Debunked Do red cars really cost more to insure? Is Comprehensive coverage really comprehensive? Should you and your neighbor be paying the same amount for car insurance? Leading car insurer Progressive debunks a few of the more widely held myths: Myth: Red cars cost more to insure. Reality: Vehicle color is not … Read More