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Get to know your Hurricane & Earthquake deductibles

By Mike on September 22, 2011

Do you know what your deductibles are? The Eastern seaboard has seen some dramatic weather in the past few weeks, which makes knowing your homeowner’s insurance policy coverage all the more important. There’s nothing worse than enduring a rare weather … Keep reading →

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A primer on Universal Life Insurance at Consumerismcommentary.com

By Mike on August 22, 2011

If you’re interested in learning more about Universal Life Insurance, check out Flexo’s helpful primer on Consumerismcommentary.com. As always, if you want to learn more or get a free quote, give me a call at (516) 484-5200.

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Do you really need an insurance agent?

By Mike on August 11, 2011

If you’ve never had an insurance agent to manage your personal & commercial policies, you may be wondering why you would need one. An independent agency & brokerage (like us!) only benefits you, so don’t miss out on the benefits … Keep reading →

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20 Years at Curran Cooney Penny

By Mike on August 9, 2011

Today marks a very special milestone for my wife Patti and I. We’re happy to celebrate our 20th year at Curran Cooney Penny Agency, a moment made possible by the wonderful clients we’ve been lucky to serve for so many … Keep reading →

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Save money on your auto policy with an online defensive driving course

By Mike on July 5, 2011

If you’re a driver in New York, you can save 10% on your auto insurance premium and remove violation points from your driving record by taking a defensive driving course. But like most drivers, you live a busy life and … Keep reading →

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Life Insurance: Should you choose Term or Whole Life?

By Mike on April 27, 2011

If you’ve begun to think about your life insurance options, you probably already know about Term Life. For most people, Term Life insurance may seem like the best option, but it’s important to know about your other choices. Term Life … Keep reading →

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Pictures are worth a thousand words

By Mike on January 5, 2011

Pictures—worth a thousand dollars With the cost of materials and equipment constantly rising and falling, insureds hoping to have a claim for damaged property settled quickly and hassle-free should consider one word: photographs. Some say a picture is worth a … Keep reading →

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Curran Cooney Penny selected as a “Best Practices” Agency

By Mike on December 5, 2010

Curran Cooney Penny is part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) “Best Practices” Study Group. Each year since 1993, … Keep reading →

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Welcome to our new website

By Mike on December 4, 2010

We’ve launched our new website! In our mission to provide New Yorkers with the best insurance information and services, we’ve redesigned our website to provide better information and easier access. As always, we’re committed to helping you find savings & … Keep reading →

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