With vacation days, missed emails and of course a few mail items read later than usual at our house we typically get an overdue notice of some sort! Of course that never happens at our office, but at our house…….. well maybe. I recently read a Vendor Fraud case that really got me thinking. In …

The summer of 2019 was going on our records as perfect weather for vacationers. The Cape Cod vacationers this week were thrown for a loop when a Tornado actually touched down. Fortunately it looks like there were no serious injuries from this event. There have been reports of property damage and major power outages which …

Over the holiday weekend the chatter on the beach was about the Southern California earthquake activity and Tsunami escape routes. Since we were sitting looking out at the Atlantic Ocean I really did not pay much attention to the proposed escape routes. Once I returned to my office I did start to think about all …

More and more of our clients are taking advantage of the relative ease of renting through online rental services, whether a vacation home or a part of their own house. I’ve heard it described as “found money.” However, there are a few insurance implications that should be reviewed before you start the renting! A few …

This time of year always seems we have many clients moving around. Whether this it’s a growing business client, students moving to a new summer location, employment relocations, or home sellers down sizing, if they are renting a new location a new lease is part of the process. Renting and leasing property comes with a …

Its that time of year again when many take out their golf carts! I remember the days when golf carts were only used on golf courses. Today we see all kinds of golf carts in many different places. If you own a golf cart, your home and car insurance policies will not provide you with …

At Herlihy Insurance Group we know there is nothing quite like a family party. All are invited and for those who love to host it is a pleasure to share your home with others for celebrations. Whether you are a parent with kids or an empty nester with friends, as you host events please be …

The year was 1927 Jim Herlihy was departing from Holy Cross College and embarking on his insurance career by starting James J Herlihy Insurance Agency. Inc. This was the year Charles Lindberg crossed the Atlantic in the first solo flight and the Wall Street crash of 1929 had not yet occurred. I am sure that …

Another dinner and a brand new conversation at our dinner table. The proposal was made. The date is set and we have another “splitter “.  In our house two people getting married means there is another splitter in the group! Before we get to that , we know that insurance is one of the last …

As we celebrated Earth Day yesterday the earth in Massachusetts did its own celebration. At about 6pm April 22 the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reported that a small earthquake registered a 1.7 magnitude. This occurred in the Gloucester and Marblehead area of the state and no damage was reported. I did hear the weather reporter …