NATICK, January 26, 2018 – Eastern Insurance Group LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastern Bank, announced today that it has acquired the assets of the Southeastern Insurance Agency, Inc., a full-service insurance agency with locations in North Dartmouth and Hyannis, Mass. “The deal, which combines two successful independent insurance agencies with an unwavering commitment to their customers, colleagues and communities, will provide the customers of Southeastern with access to a broad range of insurance choices, services and capabilities,” said Hope A. Aldrich, President and CEO of Eastern Insurance.  She added, “Southeastern Insurance is an agency that epitomizes exceptional customer service, unquestionable integrity and local market expertise.  We are very excited to be joining forces with Lora, Brad and their team at Southeastern, and we expect them to play a pivotal role in spearheading our expansion in southeastern Massachusetts.” Brad Lowe, Chairman, and Lor ... Continue Reading

Our tips on how to prevent frozen pipes in your home this winter.  Continue Reading

We’ve compiled a few New Year’s Resolutions that you can follow as a small business owner. With these resources, you can prepare to hit the ground running with everything from your online footprint to cybersecurity to, of course, insurance coverages. Let’s dive in. Continue Reading

Abu Patrick is an Account Manager II at Eastern Benefits Group. Abu works with both large and small benefits clients – and no job is too big or too small.  Continue Reading

With increased foot traffic from holiday shoppers and slippery winter weather beginning, this festive time of year increases your chance of a liability claim from trips, falls, or other accidents that might occur on your premises.These are our tips on how small businesses can reduce liability during the holiday season. 

Continue Reading

All of us at Eastern Insurance hope your holiday season is merry and bright, not full of digital hazards and fraudulent activity on your credit card statements,  We have gathered information to help you make sure that you are taking the proper steps to protect and secure your online footprint. Here are seven ways you can ensure you are shopping safely online. 

Continue Reading

We support charitable initiatives all year long, but there’s something about the holidays that make people feel extra giving.  If you’re looking for new ways to invest in your community this year, we’ve put together the following list of just some nonprofits and charitable organizations that we support and information on how to find organizations that support causes important to you.  Continue Reading

While we are heading into the most wonderful time of the year, it can be a difficult time to be on the road. Darkness arrives earlier, weather can be unpredictable, and holiday celebrations can keep you on the road late at night and in unfamiliar territory, make driving problematic for even the most experienced road-warrior. While we can’t change the weather or the time, we can help you learn about the dangers of drowsy driving, and how to prevent it.

Continue Reading

In today's world, chances are good that your business information is stored electronically. Have you considered that this information can make your business susceptible to cyber-attacks? Don't wait until something happens. Here are four components of cyber risk management that your business needs to protect itself.  

Continue Reading

There are plenty of other Halloween hazards to avoid, especially around trick-or-treat. Even if you’re just passing out candy from your porch, take note of these safety tips to reduce liability while children are on your property. Here are our tips on how to safely celebrate this haunted holiday.

Continue Reading