Thanksgiving often involves travel to reunite with family, especially by road, which statistically poses higher risks of accidents and injuries. To ensure everyone’s safety, here are some precautions you can take during this holiday season.
After Hurricane Sandy passes, it’ll be crucial to assess the damage. To streamline the claims process for property or vehicle damage caused by the storm, consider implementing these helpful tips.
Celebrating our 75th year in business in 2012 is truly remarkable. Reflecting on the vast changes within our agency and the insurance industry since then, my father, Frank, would undoubtedly be amazed.
This time last year, the Northeast endured the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and an unexpected October snowstorm wreaking havoc in Massachusetts, resulting in extensive damage including downed trees and prolonged power outages.
Maintaining a home inventory is crucial for safeguarding your belongings, ensuring you’re prepared for unexpected events requiring insurance claims. Particularly for antiques or fine art owners, detailed documentation is essential to guarantee compensation.
Many individuals have inquiries about auction fees, which typically include buyer and seller fees, adhering to industry standards. These fees cover the auction house’s efforts to ensure your property reaches an optimal buying audience, providing valuable services for both parties involved.
Wondering when to reach out to an auction house to sell your property? You needn’t wait for an upcoming auction announcement; most major houses plan schedules six months to nearly a year ahead, making it easy to schedule your property for sale in an upcoming auction.
Once you’ve selected an auction house, arrange for a thorough evaluation of your property by an expert appraiser, whether online, in person, or at your home. This step is crucial for maximizing the value of your antiques appraisal process.
Murphy Insurance is proud to partner with Skinner Inc. as co-presenting sponsor of The Wayside Inn Antiques Show. Leading up to the event on May 11-13, we’re delighted to feature insights from Karen Keane on the process of consigning property for auction.
Whether you possess family heirlooms or are a dedicated collector of antiques and fine art, understanding how your insurance protects these valuables is crucial. Regardless of the size of your collection, you might be surprised by the accumulated value of your possessions over the years.
Murphy Insurance Agency provides insurance solutions across Massachusetts and New England. Where you live is not a barrier to our assisting you. We are proud to serve the communities where our customers live and work, including Acton, Ashland, Ayer, Bellingham, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, Boston, Boxborough, Boylston, Chelmsford, Clinton, Concord, Devens, Dunstable, Fitchburg, Foxborough, Framingham, Franklin, Groton, Harvard, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Marlborough, Maynard, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Millville, Natick, Norfolk, Northborough, Northbridge, Pepperell, Sherborn, Shirley, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Sterling, Stow, Sudbury, Townsend, Upton, Uxbridge, Wayland, Westborough, Westford, Weston, Whitinsville, Worcester, and last but not least, Wrentham.