H.J. Wiseman Insurance Agency, Inc

We Are Here For You H.J.Wiseman Insurance has been serving the greater Somerville area for well over 50 years. We are a family owned agency that offers a full range of insurance services, a state-of-the art computer system and a staff of local professionals who you can count on to recommend the very latest in policies and programs that best fit your individual needs. More importantly, on those occasions when you need an agent to be there for you, to answer a question, offer advice or solve a problem, you can truly depend on us. Daniel F. Wiseman President We offer The Very Best In Services A thorough in person analysis of your insurance needs, Programs that are comprehensive, prudent and efficient. Competitive pricing Prompt, fair settlement of your claims. Periodic analysis of your insurance programs Cost saving programs to reduce your insurance expense. The benefits of choosing an independent agent Personal Insurance  Personal Auto  Homeowners  Renters  Condominium Owners  Personal Items  Boats  Umbrella  Motorcycles  Dwelling Fire  Watercraft  Flood  Term Life Insurance  Wedding Insurance Business/Commercial Insurance  Commercial Auto  Workers Compensation  Commercial Liability  Commercial Property  Contractors  Professional Liability  Bonds  Business Owners Policy  Commercial Umbrella Complimentary Review of Current Insurance Complimentary Insurance Quotes Complimentary Insurance Replacement Cost Analysis of Your Home Registry Service CNA Surety CNA Surety provides surety bonds in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and many foreign countries. 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. Safety Safety Insurance was founded in 1979. Today, Safety is the second largest private passenger automobile carrier and the fourth largest commercial automobile carrier in Massachusetts. Safety has consistently received an "A" rating from A.M. Best. Travelers Travelers offers a broad array of property and casualty insurance solutions from small "main street" businesses to Fortune 100 corporations. Travelers of Massachusetts Travelers of Massachusetts is the brand name for personal lines business in Massachusetts. Auto policies are underwritten by The Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts, an independent, single-state subsidiary of The Travelers Indemnity Company. Homeowners policies are underwritten by The Travelers Indemnity Company, The Phoenix Insurance Company, The Standard Fire Insurance Company and Travelers Commercial Insurance Company. 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 Personal Umbrella Term Life Identity Theft Flood 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 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.   Massachusetts Personal Auto Policy Change Homeowners Policy Change Contact Information Name * Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Email * Best Contact Method Email Phone Fax USMail Best Time to Call Policy Information Policy Number Company Name Expiration Date Effective Date of Change Driver(s)   List all licensed drivers in your household. Name on License Date of Birth License Number State Driver Training   1. Yes  No Add Remove 2. Yes  No Add Remove 3. Yes  No Add Remove Coverages Part 3 - Bodily Injury By Uninsured Motorist 50/100 100/500 250/500 500/500 Part 4 - Property Damage 100,000 250,000 Part 5 - Optional Bodily Injury 50/100 100/500 250/500 500/500 Part 6 - Medical Payments 25,000 Part 7 - Collision Deductible No Coverage 300 500 1,000 Part 9 - Comprehensive Deductible No Coverage 300 500 1,000 Part 10 - Substitute Transportation No Coverage 15/day to 450 max 30/day to 900 max 45/day to 1,350 max Part 11 - Towing & Labor No Coverage 50/incident 100/incident Part 12 - Bodily Injury By Underinsured Motorist 50/100 100/500 250/500 500/500 If your assets are above the maximum limit of $250,000, you need a Personal Umbrella policy. A Personal Umbrella policy will cover your auto(s) and your home premises. An additional $1 million to $10 million + limits of liability are available with a Personal Umbrella policy. Premiums start at $100 annually per $1 million of coverage. Other Remove Secured Lender/Lienholder Principal Place of Garaging Change Mailing Address to Change Home Phone Number to Change Cell Phone Number to   * required   My insurance agency has made me aware of the fact that I may be underinsured or have no coverage at all in some circumstances of possible claims situations of both liability for bodily injury and/or property damage claim(s). I understand once my liability limits have been exhausted from a claim for bodily injury I am liable for my own defense costs and pre-judgment interest. Once the limits of liability have been exhausted from a claim, the insurance company's "Duty to Defend" ends. I request the above change(s) to my insurance policy. My request has been carefully reviewed and selected and I understand my changes with no questions whatsoever. Please be advised that no coverage can be bound nor any changes made to your policy until confirmed in writing by an employee during regular business hours. If you have not heard from us within 24 hrs (excluding weekends & holidays), please let us know as we may not have received your information.   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 Policy Information Policy Number Company Name Expiration Date Effective Date of Change Requested Changes Increase Dwelling Coverage Limit Change 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 Increase Personal Liability Limit $500,000 $1,000,000 Add Earthquake Coverage Add Identity Theft Coverage Add Sewer Back Up/Sump Overflow Coverage   * required   I request the above change(s) to my insurance policy. My request has been carefully reviewed and selected and I understand my changes with no questions whatsoever. Please be advised that no coverage can be bound nor any changes made to your policy until confirmed in writing by an employee during regular business hours. If you have not heard from us within 24 hrs (excluding weekends & holidays), please let us know as we may not have received your information.   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. Referral Your Name * Your Email * Your Friends Name Your Friends Email Your Introduction   * required   We have a policy to always maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding personal information obtained in the course of doing business with you. We only collect personal information about you necessary to conduct the business of insurance. We use the following sources to collect that information: Personal information you share with us, such as the information on your application, requested policy change information, questionnaires or other forms you may complete. Personal information about you from your transactions with us over the time you have been a policy holder with us. Personal information about you from a consumer reporting agency, such as the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Personal information you provide or which is obtained during the process of handling a claim, including medical information, such as from an accident report. We do not disclose any personal information about current or former customers to anyone, except as permitted by law. Contact Us Name * Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Email * Best Contact Method Email Phone Fax USMail Best Time to Call Questions/Comments   * required