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Raving Fans: Recent Testimonials

"We can’t thank you and your amazing team enough for going “above and beyond” to get the issues resolved. I know there were so many challenges and without you and your team, the outcome would have been different. You...

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Raving Fans: Recent Testimonials

"Thanks so much Kim! You have no idea how much I appreciate the quick response time! My financial advisor and I were just speaking about how lucky I am to have such an organized and efficient insurance rep!" - long-...

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Raving Fans: Recent Testimonials

"Thank you to everyone for your prompt, helpful, and friendly assistance with my recent car changes. Everything was handled smoothly and easily, thanks to all of you. That has been the case every time I have reached out...

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Fay Humphrey Joins Foley Palenscar Schortmann

Jim O’Mahoney and Fay Humphrey Insurance Agency have joined Foley Palenscar Schortmann Insurance Agency in Dedham Square. “I am excited to team up with Kit and Steve Palenscar at Foley Palenscar Schortmann. As trusted...

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Raving Fans: Recent Testimonials

"You are awesome and I have already passed on your name and contact info to a couple of friends." - New business client in need of condo and umbrella insurance"Thanks again for being so available, a great example of why...

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Raving Fans: Recent Testimonials

"Awesome. Thank you so much! You guys were great!" - New business client in need of workers comp policy"Hi Kera, you are the best. Thank you so much." - Long-time home and auto client purchasing a new car "Foley...

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Tropical Storm Henri

Please contact us if you experience damage due to Tropical Storm Henri. Norwood office: 781-762-2715 Dedham office: 781-326-3034 Email: admin [at] foleyins [dot] com Here is some helpful info about trees or limbs...

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Raving Fans: Recent Testimonials

"You and your team have been top notch from day one and I can't thank you enough!" - long-time home and auto client "You are truly the best agent I've ever had!" - long-time home and auto client "I appreciate your...

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Recent Testimonials

"Just wanted to say that your service is an 11 out of 10. Thanks so much." - long-time home, auto, boat and umbrella client"You have been EXTREMELY helpful and awesome to answer all of my questions and I appreciate it...

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Pollicelli & Mullen Joins Foley Palenscar Schortmann

Pollicelli & Mullen Insurance Agency has joined Foley Palenscar Schortmann Insurance Agency. Pollicelli & Mullen was founded in 1989 by Dave Pollicelli and Bill Mullen. Bill Mullen said, "We are so pleased to be...

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Recent Testimonials

Thanks as usual for the super fast response. You always provide top notch customer service! I very much appreciate it. Any time anyone asks about insurance needs I tell them about you guys. -long-time home and auto...

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Dogs and Insurance

Did you know dogs account for over $500 million in insurance liability claims every year in the United States? In addition to dog bites, dogs collide with people causing falls and injuries. As a dog owner, you are...

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Divorce: Insurance Considerations

Foley & Palenscar works with clients during the divorce process. Here are some helpful homeowners insurance tips for divorcing couples: If either spouse moves out of the house (e.g. into an apartment), that person...

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Bailey Lambert Obtains CISR Designation

Bailey Lambert has recently obtained the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. The CISR courses are designed by The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research and are intended to...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Every Thanksgiving, Foley & Palenscar purchases pies for our employees from the Community Servings Pie in the Sky fundraiser. Proceeds from Pie in the Sky go towards healthy, delicious meals and delivery to the...

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Recent Testimonials - March 2016

"Everything to date has been top notch. We are extremely pleased with the service we have received. I can't thank you enough for having us insured with these guys. It's been an incredible level of service we've received....

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Three Coverages You Should Have

Here is a list of three critical coverages we recommend to all our clients: 1. Umbrella insurance: Umbrella insurance is additional liability coverage designed to better protect an insured in the event of an accident or...

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Trampolines

In October 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement "Trampoline Safety in Childhood and Adolescence" in which they cautioned against the use of trampolines. Some of the key points in the...

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Is your property "up to code"?

We are fortunate in Massachusetts to have beautiful colonial and Victorian architecture. Many buildings and homes were built in the 1800s or early 1900s. Building codes have evolved over time. If you own property that...

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Preparing for Nemo

Visit the MA Emergency Management Agency's ("MEMA") website for tips on preparing for snow storm Nemo. Here is the link: http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/ Check batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms....

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Ways to Prevent Claims

Our agency was established in 1934 so we have seen many different types of claims. As a way to better serve our clients, we often recommend ways to prevent claims. You can use the following attachment as a resource to...

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Is that covered?

It is helpful to review your insurance policies each year to make sure you have the coverage you need. Here are a few items that are not automatically covered by a homeowners policy. Some of these coverages may be added...

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