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While COVID-19 has forced many of us into some form of isolation and self-examination, recent social events are also forcing us to look outward and examine long-standing obstacles to justice and freedom for many of our nation’s citizens. People of color who have suffered systematic oppression and violence are once again calling on us to rise to the cause of equality.

The Landy Agency wishes to join the call for freedom and justice for all. The idea that we still must do this in 2020 speaks volumes about how precious that freedom is, how some of us can take it for granted, and how others must struggle every day for that basic dignity promised to every American. Today, we speak out against racism and injustice, lost opportunity and potential, and economic and physical violence to any person. We support our heroes who protect our freedom and our health but can make no excuse for institutional prejudice or oppression. Hate and violence must never be tolerated.

The turmoil we face today can be an opportunity to make a better society. Many have bravely come before us to do this, and in each case, we have been forced to decide where we stand as individuals and as a nation. Where do we stand today? What are your hopes for all people for tomorrow? We hope that we can all take this opportunity to find ways, large and small, to help make sure that our great nation truly provides freedom and justice for all.

Thank you.

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite”

Nelson Mandela

Tax Turmoil For 2020 Filers

Massachusetts Society of Enrolled Agents (MaSEA) - Congressional action to mitigate the COVID-19 economic crisis gnarled the tax code beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. The US Treasury scrambled to put policies in place. The internet contributed to contorting tax procedures and code changes ...continue reading

Connecting With Your Tribe

Marketing in a post COVID world by Christina Skillman - How should businesses and entrepreneurs be marketing in the post COVID world? This is a big question and one that we as the business community need to answer. Marketing in this current climate and beyond is going to be about adding value to our prospects before they buy from us or even THINK about buying from us. How do we do that? ...continue reading

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

by Richard Monahan - The expression “no good deed goes unpunished” is a skeptically humorous comment when acts of kindness backfire on those that offer them. Its origin may not date back to the early days of transactional real estate, but the profession is replete with examples of agents offering to do a little too much for their clients ...continue reading

The Results Are In - Cybercrime is Winning!

E-Mail Fraud, Extortion, Social Engineering by John Torvi - We last reported at the beginning of the work-from-home phenomenon that changes in work protocols would be a boon to cybercriminals. The use of personal computers and more relaxed supervision have made us more vulnerable. The accompanying information tells the story. We hope you will view the risk management information included to help you and your team minimize the possibility of a breach or ransomware attack ...continue reading

Natural Hazard Disclosures

by Eric Spitz - Realtor^® associations have long been a driving force behind seller disclosure requirements across the country. On local and national levels, real estate associations are encouraging sellers and their brokers in all states be proactive with the inclusion of natural hazard risks. ...continue reading

What’s New

Non-Renewals?
It has been brought to our attention that some insurance carriers are discontinuing their Professional Liability Insurance for Real Estate and Appraisal firms in some states. If you or one of your associates receives a Non-Renewal Notice please reach out to John Torvi at Landy Insurance. We have been helping professionals for more than 70 years - my direct line is 781-292-5417 - we can help.

2020 Accountant's [WEBINAR SERIES]
Landy Insurance and Wislon Elser will be producing two more webinars in 2020. These webinars are provided at no cost to Landy customers. The webinars will continue to cover topics about mitigating risks for Accounting Professionals and Tax Preparers. Licensed participants can earn CE credit.

Each new webinar will be promoted via an E-mail invitation and on the bottom of our Accountants and Bookkeepers pages as they are announced. The next webinar is scheduled for September 9, 2020 and the topic will be "Cannabis".

At the Landy Agency, we never stop working for you! Please let us know how we can assist you in any matter regarding our professional insurance programs, and please share with your co-workers and colleagues. Thank you for your on-going support and we look forward to hearing from you! 

Find us on the web at www.landy.com or call us directly at

800-336-5422 

Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency, Inc.
100 River Ridge Drive • Suite 301 
Norwood, MA 02062