… May have you rethink your RENTAL options! Long repair shop backlogs and lingering parts shortages have caused the average auto insurance repair cycle time to reach 23.1 days in 2023, up 6.2 days from 2022, and more than double the average repair time in 2021; according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Auto Claims …
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October Commercial Newsletter: Cybercrime
Floods, wildfires and other natural disasters continue to be in the news. However, a growing concern for many businesses is the increase in Cybercrime. We continue to see more claims, especially to small and medium sized businesses. Below are some of the more popular cyber crimes you need to protect against. Ransomware/Cyber ExtortionHackers put a …
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How to Prevent Water Damage in Your Home
A pipe bursts, a sump pump overflows, or a major appliance breaks down—these are just a few of the common ways that water may leak into your home and cause serious damage. The last thing a homeowner ever wants to find in their house is water dripping, trickling, or pooling where it’s not supposed to …
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September Commercial Newsletter: Flooding & Water
The recent disaster in Leominster reminds us of how damaging mother nature can be. Increased storm severity and outdated sewer/drainage systems have resulted in devastating damage. Most people will look towards their insurance policies to pay for the damages. Depending on the coverages you bought, your policy may or may not respond. Flood DamageFlood …
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August Commercial Newsletter: Commercial Auto
Not all commercial auto policies are the same!! Since not all companies are the same, the coverages you need on your commercial auto policy should be customized for your business. Below are a few specialty coverages that you may need. AttachmentsCoverage for toolboxes, plows, permanently attached equipment, customized bodies. Pollution LiabilityProvides coverage for damage …
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The Cars are Back!
This weekend, my usual 60 minute drive took me about two hours. There was a left lane four-car pile up, and then a breakdown lane hazard. These obstacles added quite a bit of drive time to my trip! Four lanes travelling at 15 mph and still, cars were hitting each other!! As my car crawled …
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The Aftermath of Hurricane Lee
We are relieved that Hurricane Lee was a pretty much a no show in Massachusetts this past weekend, but we really do want all of our clients to check on the insurance coverage options they have selected for any properties. The disaster in Leominster reminds us of how damaging mother nature can be. Increased …
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Your Insurance Back To School Checklist!
At Herlihy Insurance Group, we just love the “ Back to School” season. We just wrapped up our successful Back Pack Drive for the Boys and Girls Club, so we know now is the time that your kids are headed back to school as well! Here are our favorite Back to School insurance reminders! …
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What do hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes all have in common?
These significant events are affecting the cost of home insurance across the United States. I am sure you have read the news about All State and State Farm no longer providing coverage for some homeowners in California. Here in Massachusetts, our agency is thankful that our insurance companies have not deserted our clients. We know …
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Working with a Trust… and Shoes!
Growing up, my Dad used to use the phrase, “the shoe maker’s kids with no shoes.” This saying apparently was not a Dad original, but a version of an old Spanish proverb that translates roughly to the saying, ‘the cobbler’s children have no shoes.’ Meaning that someone with a specific skill is often so busy assisting …
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