Last week another substantial fire occurred in Worcester. Seven individuals went to the hospital and initial reports indicate that  fourteen people were displaced. Every time we see a fire on the news our office typically then goes through the list of insurance coverage we hope that building owner purchased. This week we spent some time …

Last week a group of account managers were reviewing some coverage differences on a few policies. Yes, I know this sounds dreadfully boring, but it is our job here at Herlihy Insurance to know this stuff and our team takes great pride in knowing how policies work. We always need the basics about your property, …

The destructive tornado damage that occurred this week in Alabama reminds us all of the power of mother nature. I was not around but my parents were for the tornado in June of 1953. This tornado had stayed on the ground for ninety minutes and traveled across 48 miles . To date the Worcester tornado …

We really do review other topics at our house, but there was a tragic car accident all over the news. It was a slippery road night in upstate New York and a car was stopped in the middle of the highway. According to reports a driver went to pass the vehicle stranded on the highway and …

There is no question that since Uber arrived in Massachusetts in 2011 and Lyft in 2013, the way we get around has really changed. I am always amazed at the different drivers that transport us around. I always like to ask, how they like the work and usually get a sense of whether they are …

It was dinner time at our house again and as my daughter detailed the events of her day, we began a conversation discussing her using a company car for attending a monthly meeting. Yes, this does sound like another boring dinner discussion but we did review a few items that ANYONE who has a Massachusetts …

Snowmobiling is a risky winter sport for a number of reasons. The speed these machines can travel, the fact that trails can be multi-use, and the high likelihood of compromised visibility can make snowmobiling tricky. Snowmobile insurance is not required in every state, but it is mandatory in some states, and in some parks and …

If you are a property owner that rents out your property for any short term rentals this new law needs your attention. “An Act Regulating and Insuring Short-Term Rentals” is now on the books in Massachusetts.  This was passed in December, 2018 and takes effect on or after any bookings being made now or after …

You may think we have the most boring dinner conversations ever, but we are back to the topic of cyber security again this week! Incase you missed the news, the Marriott  experienced a major data breach recently spanning throughout the whole chain and its brands (Starwood, Sheraton, Residence Inn, Courtyard, and many more) Data-protection experts …

Now that the weather has cooled off we are back with more family dinners at our house! Last night’s dinner conversation involved my daughters first hand witnessing of cyber fraud. Short story – goes like this….. A client was purchasing a property and the closing for the sale was scheduled for Friday. The client received …