April 7, 2020
AgencyWhat is Personal Injury Coverage and do I need it?
Firstly, we at the Svendsen Agency are very grateful you have chosen us to represent your insurance needs, and this is why we are always looking out for our clients. With the changing insurance environment a standard Homeowner’s policy may not be enough protection anymore. It has come to our attention that Personal Injury claims are at […]
March 31, 2020
AgencyCorona Virus Insurance Effects
I received my first insurance call regarding the COVID Coronavirus 1 month ago. The worried business owner said “I run a cleaning service, how will my business survive if people won’t let us in their homes to clean? Don’t I have insurance for Loss of Income?” I could fully understand the business owner’s concern and […]
October 3, 2019
AgencyEPL Insurance; does my Business need it?
What is EPLI? Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) provides protection for Employers against claims made by their employees regarding their rights. These claims may come in the way of sexual harassment claims, prejudice based on race, gender, age, breach of contract, wrongful termination, mismanagement of employee benefits and more. In recent years these claims are […]
September 19, 2019
AgencyNew Haven Going Green
New Haven RWA moving to greener, cleaner sources There are varying opinions on climate change and the direct and indirect impact it has on our planet. As a local community member you may or may not agree with some or any of these opinions; however one has to admit and appreciate that modern science and […]
September 5, 2019
AgencyTelematics; would you do it to save a buck?
Advantages and Disadvantages to Driver Monitoring In an ever-evolving world of mobile technology, analytics and privacy concerns, the old adage that the only constants in the world are change and taxes (and possibly insurance) still rings true. Technology is continuing to redefine our culture and modify how we interact with the rest of the world, […]
September 4, 2019
AgencyNew Haven ; A Haven for Refugees?
The heat is on many melting pot cities in the United States to deem themselves a “Sanctuary City” to immigrants seeking asylum. The closest to home for many Connecticut citizens is right in the heart of the state – New Haven. Small yet diverse, New Haven has always prided itself in its “global views” in […]
August 16, 2019
AgencyMore beer for Connecticut
More Beer for Connecticut? Yes Please! As Connecticut residents, we imagine you have seen the big rise in craft breweries and cideries in the last few years. Though Connecticut was a bit late to the craft brewing scene when compared to neighboring states, e.g. Maine, Vermont and beer giants like Oregon and Colorado, the number […]
February 18, 2019
AgencyLocal Business Spotlight on Basta Trattoria New Haven CT
Have you ever heard of the Italian word, trattoria? I know I hadn’t but if you don’t know what it is, you will feel what it is after visiting Basta Trattoria in downtown, New Haven. The word, trattore, means host or keeper of an eating house and trattorias have come to be known as cozy, […]
December 14, 2018
AgencyFoodies, beware! Tasty and Educational Tour on the Loose!
A great way to see and explore any city is by tasting the food. It helps shape the identity of the city in your mind’s eye. Depending on the outcome, it will either keep you coming back for more or head on down the road. After this tour, I would say New Haven passed with flying […]
October 22, 2018
AgencyDiscover New Haven CT
Smoke Out New Haven’s Culinary Delights If you would like to discover the culinary delights of New Haven, this is an incredible way to do it! The Svendsen Agency has already signed up for our December 1st 2018 Holiday Tour (sorry, this one is sold out!) but be sure to keep an eye out for […]