R J Smith Insurance Agency

The R J Smith Insurance Agency Welcomes You! The agency was founded in 1961 by Richard "Dick" Smith specifically to serve customers of a then associated real estate agency who needed insurance for their real estate closings. As time went by, the insurance side of the business grew to the point it was determined best to separate the two operations. Dick and staff stayed with the insurance side and the real estate side went elsewhere. Dick has lived in Norwood for over 50 years, is a graduate of Walpole High School and Boston College and is still associated with the agency on a part-time basis. In 2003, Dick's son-in-law, Dan Digiacomo, joined the business and now serves as the President and Treasurer of the agency. RJ Smith Insurance Agency has grown substantially these past 45 plus years and now provides insurance coverage to many individuals and small businesses in Norwood and vicinity. Our effort is to provide you and all our clients with the proper insurance coverage, at a competitive price, and with the best supporting service possible. Personal Insurance  Personal Auto  Homeowners  Renters  Condominium Owners  Personal Items  Boats  Umbrella  Motorcycles  Motorhomes  Mobile Homes  Dwelling Fire  Watercraft  Gap Insurance  Flood  Antique Cars Business/Commercial Insurance  Commercial Auto  Workers Compensation  Commercial Liability  Commercial Property  Contractors  Professional Liability  Inland Marine  Bonds  Business Owners Policy  Commercial Umbrella Life Insurance  Term Life Insurance Health Insurance  Long Term Care Complimentary Review of Current Insurance Complimentary Insurance Quotes Complimentary Insurance Replacement Cost Analysis of Your Home Registry Service Notary Public Tax Preparation Daniel Digiacomo Kathleen Weber Pamela Smith Bunker Hill Bunker Hill Insurance Company is a part of the Plymouth Rock Group of Companies, which writes or manages more than $1 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s coverage and related services across the Northeast. Danbury Danbury Insurance Company and Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company offer quality insurance products through nearly 400 professional Independent Insurance Agents in New England as The Hingham Group. Hingham Established in 1826, the Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company (now part of the Hingham Group with Danbury Insurance) has a tradition of providing financial security and superior service to our agents and policyholders. Any company that is still going strong for more than a century and a half is a good choice to handle the protection of your home, business and most prized possessions. A.M. Best, the leading provider of insurance company ratings, consistently awards The Hingham Group a secure rating based on our financial strength and ability to meet all policyholder obligations. MPIUA The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (MPIUA) also known as the Massachusetts FAIR Plan (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) provides basic property insurance on eligible property for applicants who have been unable to gain insurance through the voluntary market. MPIUA offers policies under the Homeowners, Dwelling Fire and Commercial Property programs as approved by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. Pilgrim Founded in 1987, Pilgrim is a licensed insurer based in Massachusetts. Pilgrim was the first company in Massachusetts to provide third-party management and operational services to both property and casualty insurers and financial institutions. Plymouth Rock Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation remains the flagship of the Plymouth Rock Group of Companies with more than 125,000 individual policyholders and personal auto insurance premium exceeding $260 million in 2003. Plymouth Rock maintains a rating of “A-/Excellent” from A.M. Best, the insurance industry’s premier independent rating service. Plymouth Rock offers discounts if you are a member of WBUR, SBLI (Savings Bank Life Insurance) or Motor Club (AAA, etc.). Quincy The Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Company has proudly provided consumers with insurance protection for more than 150 years. Quincy Mutual is Rated A+ (superior) by A.M. Best, the leader in insurance company evaluations. We are proud to have earned that designation for more than 50 consecutive years. SBLI The Savings Bank Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts is committed to providing value, quality, and stability you can count on. SBLI has the largest amount of life insurance in force in the state of Massachusetts. Utica Mutual Utica National Insurance Group is among the top 100 property and casualty insurance organizations in the country and among the largest headquartered in New York State. Utica Mutual Insurance Company, principal member of the Utica National Insurance Group, is among the largest 25 mutual insurance companies in the nation. Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Sales/Use Tax Forms Automobile Insurers Bureau of Massachusetts Checkpoint Insurance Inspections Edmunds Car Buying Guide Kelly Blue Book Car Values Massachusetts Division of Insurance Massachusetts Division of Industrial Accidents (Workers Compensation) Insurance Information Institute (III) National Flood Insurance Program Gap Insurance Personal Umbrella Term Life Identity Theft Flood Gap Insurance If you have recently purchased or are planning to purchase a new or used vehicle you may want to consider purchasing Gap Insurance. What is Gap Insurance? When you drive your new or used car off the dealer�s lot your car has most likely lost 20% of its value and you need Gap Insurance. If you put less than a 20% down payment on your car you need Gap Insurance. How does Gap Insurance Work? If your car is stolen or declared a total, your insurance company will pay the actual cash value of the car. The actual cash value can be a lot different from what you still owe on your loan. Without Gap Insurance your lender will hold you responsible for paying the difference between the actual cash value and the amount left on the loan. Dealers charge between $500 and $600 for this coverage. We can offer it to you for $299 for the life of your loan up to 84 months. Leased vehicles are not eligible. Not everyone needs Gap Insurance but if you think you should have it and would like more information on how it works, please give us a call and we will be happy to discuss it with you. Why do I need a Personal Umbrella policy? Jury awards and out-of-court settlements routinely run into hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Add to this the cost of legal fees, and the expense becomes staggering. An unexpected catastrophe could result in a large judgment against you. Without adequate protection, your current assets could be placed in serious jeopardy. A Personal Umbrella policy could protect you against excess liability judgments for loss, injury, or even death caused by negligent acts. It is designed to provide liability protection over and above the insurance policies you currently have. Consider the following example: One evening a 17-year old took his parent's car out for a drive. He crossed over a median and collided head-on with another vehicle. Two passengers in the other car were killed, and a third was seriously injured. The 17-year old driver was found negligent and ordered to pay $1.5 million to settle the injury claims. The parents had an auto policy with a $300,000 per claim liability limit. Fortunately the parents carried a Personal Umbrella policy. The auto policy paid $300,000, and the Personal Umbrella policy paid the remaining $1.2 million. With a Personal Umbrella policy, you are covered if the limits under your primary policy are used up. Your assets, as well as your future earnings, are protected. In today's society, lawsuits are occurring with alarming frequency. Moreover, the monetary awards can be staggering. Your current insurance will protect you against a minor misfortune - but it probably would not give you the needed protection against a catastrophic loss. What is Term Life? A Term Life insurance policy is a life insurance policy where the premium stays the same for the life of the policy. Depending upon your needs and your age, you can write this policy for 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 years and your premiums will never go up during this term. Who needs Term Life? If something should happen to you, a Term Life policy could cover your mortgage or a child�s education and leave your family with financial security. How much does a Term Life policy cost? The cost of a Term Life policy will be determined by your age although it is very reasonable at any age. Identity Theft Because of the high incidence of Identity Theft you can now obtain coverage on your homeowner's policy to protect yourself from the high cost of restoring your name and credit. Each year millions of Americans fall victim to Identity Theft and may spend months - even years - and their hard-earned money restoring their good names and credit records. Your doors and windows may be carefully locked, but identity thieves know no bounds. For comprehensive tips on how to protect your good name and credit record, refer to the Federal Trade Commission's Web site by clicking on: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/about-identity-theft.html What is a flood? Flooding is defined as a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land area or of two or more properties from the following: Overflow of inland or tidal waters Unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source Mudflows Collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water, as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels that result in a flood What does a Flood Policy cover? Residential Building Coverage Building coverage insures a house or dwelling, attached and detached garages, as well as certain permanently installed fixtures such as built-in dishwashers, permanent shelving and cabinetry, furnaces and radiators, hot-water heaters, plumbing fixtures, stoves, ovens and refrigerators. Residential Contents Coverage Contents coverage insures most of your personal property and belongings, including: Clothing Furniture, housewares, bedding Decorative items, lamps and lighting fixtures Books, home electronics Area rugs and draperies Clothes washers and dryers Air conditioners Food freezers and the food in them Portable microwave ovens Coverage in Basements Flood insurance covers structural elements, essential equipment and other basic items normally located in a basement, such as: Unfinished drywall for walls and ceilings, including nonflammable insulation Electrical junction and circuit breaker boxes, and required utility connections Central air-conditioning units Furnaces, hot-water heaters, fuel tanks and the fuel inside them, and heat pumps Light fixtures Foundation elements Cleanup However, flood insurance does not cover basement improvements such as finished walls, floors or ceilings or personal belongings that may be left in a basement such as furniture and other contents. Facts Everyone lives in a flood zone - floods are caused by storms, melting snow, hurricanes, and water backup due to inadequate or overloaded drainage systems, dam or levee failure, etc. Flooding can happen anywhere - about 25% of flood insurance claims come from low to moderate-risk areas Flood damage is not covered by homeowners policies Flood insurance is affordable Flood insurance is available to homeowners, renters, and business owners There is a 30-day waiting period unless you are purchasing at the same time you are writing a mortgage Federal disaster assistance is not insurance coverage - it is a loan that must be paid back There is also an inexpensive preferred rate policy available if your flood zone qualifies Massachusetts Personal Auto Homeowners Dwelling Fire Term Life Insurance Massachusetts Commercial Auto Workers Compensation Contact Information Name * Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Email * Best Contact Method Email Phone Fax USMail Best Time to Call Current Insurance Company Name Expiration Date Annual Premium Vehicle(s) Vehicle 1 Year Make Model VIN Garage Location Odometer Reading Annual Mileage Business Use Age 65 or Older Air Bags Automatic Seatbelts Anti-Theft Device (Alarm) Vehicle Recovery System (Lojack) Public Transit Pass (11 months) Accident Forgiveness Good Student Discount Student Away at School Vehicle 2 Driver(s)   List all licensed drivers in your household. Name on License Date of Birth License Number State Date Licensed Driver Training 1. Yes  No 2. Yes  No 3. Yes  No 4. Yes  No 5. Yes  No 6. Yes  No Coverages Part 1 - Bodily Injury To Others 20/40 Part 2 - Personal Injury Protection 0 100 250 500 1,000 2,000 4,000 8,000 Part 3 - Bodily Injury By Uninsured Motorist 20/40 20/50 25/50 25/60 30/60 30/70 35/80 50/50 50/100 100/100 100/150 100/200 100/300 100/500 200/200 200/300 200/400 200/500 250/500 300/300 300/500 100/300 500/500 500/1000 Part 4 - Property Damage 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 Part 5 - Optional Bodily Injury No Coverage 20/40 20/50 25/50 25/60 30/60 30/70 35/80 50/50 50/100 100/100 100/150 100/200 100/300 100/500 200/200 200/300 200/400 200/500 250/500 300/300 300/500 100/300 500/500 500/1000 Part 6 - Medical Payments No Coverage 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 50,000 100,000 Part 7 - Collision Deductible No Coverage 300 500 1,000 2,000 Part 8 - Limited Collision No Coverage 0 300 500 1,000 2,000 Part 9 - Comprehensive Deductible No Coverage 300 500 1,000 2,000 Part 10 - Substitute Transportation No Coverage 15/day to 450 max 30/day to 900 max 45/day to 1,350 max 100/day to 3,000 max Part 11 - Towing & Labor No Coverage 50/incident 100/incident Part 12 - Bodily Injury By Underinsured Motorist No Coverage 20/40 20/50 25/50 25/60 30/60 30/70 35/80 50/50 50/100 100/100 100/150 100/200 100/300 100/500 200/200 200/300 200/400 200/500 250/500 300/300 300/500 100/300 500/500 500/1000   * required   Disclaimer - We will provide an estimated quote based on the information you provide. Actual premiums may vary due to additional or updated data received during the final underwriting process. A quote does not provide or guaranty insurance coverage. Insurance coverage can only be bound by an authorized agent upon receipt of down payment and signed application.   Contact Information Name * Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Email * Best Contact Method Email Phone Fax USMail Best Time to Call Property Location Address City, State, Zip County Current Insurance Company Name Expiration Date Annual Premium Dwelling Coverage Limit Deductible $100 $250 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,500 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 Personal Liability Limit $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 Earthquake Coverage Dwelling Information Estimated Replacement Cost Square Footage Year Built Construction Type Brick or Stone Brick or Stone Veneer Frame Frame with Aluminum or Plastic Siding Superior Fire Resistance Smoke Detectors Central Station Fire Alarm Central Station Burglar Alarm Located within 5 miles of Fire Station Located within 1000 feet of a Fire Hydrant Swimming Pool Trampoline Dogs or Exotic Pets (Note Breed and Bite History) Personal Property (estimated values) Jewelry Furs Fine Art and Collectibles Cameras Musical Instruments Silverware Stamps Coins Golfers Equipment Personal Computers   * required   Disclaimer - We will provide an estimated quote based on the information you provide. Actual premiums may vary due to additional or updated data received during the final underwriting process. A quote does not provide or guaranty insurance coverage. Insurance coverage can only be bound by an authorized agent upon receipt of down payment and signed application.   Contact Information Name * Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Email * Best Contact Method Email Phone Fax USMail Best Time to Call Property Location Address City, State, Zip County Current Insurance Company Name Expiration Date Annual Premium Dwelling Coverage Limit Deductible $100 $250 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,500 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 Personal Liability Limit $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 Dwelling Information Estimated Replacement Cost Square Footage Year Built Number of Floors Number of Families Construction Type Brick or Stone Brick or Stone Veneer Frame Frame with Aluminum or Plastic Siding Superior Fire Resistance   * required   Disclaimer - We will provide an estimated quote based on the information you provide. Actual premiums may vary due to additional or updated data received during the final underwriting process. A quote does not provide or guaranty insurance coverage. Insurance coverage can only be bound by an authorized agent upon receipt of down payment and signed application.   Contact Information Name * Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Email * Best Contact Method Email Phone Fax USMail Best Time to Call Personal Information Date of Birth Amount of Insurance   * required   Disclaimer - We will provide an estimated quote based on the information you provide. Actual premiums may vary due to additional or updated data received during the final underwriting process. A quote does not provide or guaranty insurance coverage. Insurance coverage can only be bound by an authorized agent upon receipt of down payment and signed application.   Contact Information Name * Company Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Email * Best Contact Method Email Phone Fax USMail Best Time to Call Vehicle(s) Vehicle 1 Year Make Model VIN Cost New Gross Vehicle Weight Radius of Operation Garaging Type of Use Vehicle 2 Coverages Liability 20/40 50/100 100/300 500/500 1000/1000 Collision Deductible 300 500 1,000 Comprehensive Deductible 300 500 1,000   * required   Disclaimer - We will provide an estimated quote based on the information you provide. Actual premiums may vary due to additional or updated data received during the final underwriting process. A quote does not provide or guaranty insurance coverage. Insurance coverage can only be bound by an authorized agent upon receipt of down payment and signed application.   Contact Information Name * Company Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Email * Best Contact Method Email Phone Fax USMail Best Time to Call Business Information Type of Business Annual Payroll   * required   Disclaimer - We will provide an estimated quote based on the information you provide. Actual premiums may vary due to additional or updated data received during the final underwriting process. A quote does not provide or guaranty insurance coverage. Insurance coverage can only be bound by an authorized agent upon receipt of down payment and signed application.   If you know someone who may need our services we would appreciate the opportunity to offer them our products and quality service. Just fill out the easy form below. Leave an introduction if you wish and send it along to us. 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