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Murphy Insurance Agency has launched a new Homeowner’s Manual designed to help you prevent costly home repairs and avoid common insurance claims. Backed by decades of real-world experience, this practical guide offers seasonal tips, safety advice, and a maintenance checklist to protect your home—and your wallet—all year long. Download your copy today!

Trees can be valuable additions to any property; however, each year, fallen trees and branches cause millions of dollars in property damage. It is crucial to proactively recognize signs a tree may be at risk of falling to help prevent dangerous and costly accidents.

With spring often comes spring cleaning — a time to refresh your home, clear out clutter, and start the season on a fresh note. But have you ever thought about giving your insurance policies a little spring cleaning, too? Just like your closets and garages, your insurance coverage can benefit from a seasonal check-in. Life changes, new purchases, renovations, family additions, or even just evolving priorities, can all impact whether your current policies still provide the right level of protection. Reviewing your homeowners, auto, life, or umbrella coverage each year ensures you're not under-insured, overpaying, or missing out on discounts you may now qualify for.

While New England is not typically directly in the hurricane "strike zone" like the Gulf Coast or the Southeast, that doesn’t mean we’re immune to the dangers of hurricanes and tropical storms. With that in mind, it's important to have a plan as hurricane season approaches and be sure you understand your insurance coverage.

It may not seem like a big deal, but if your home is held in a trust and your insurance policy isn’t updated to reflect that, it could cause serious problems if you ever need to file a claim. If you’ve put your home into a trust or are planning to, reach out to your insurance agent.