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News, updates and useful tips about insurance products and the insurance industry. We also provide insights on community events, local news and information that affect your everyday life. Enjoy!

If you'd like to learn a little bit more about Murphy Insurance Agency, you might enjoy this quick video about us.

When Dawn Penzone, Personal Insurance Supervisor in our Marlborough office, joined the Agency in 2013, we learned that Toys for Tots was a passion and major commitment for her family. So, it only made sense that we join forces. Over 20 years, the Penzones have been champions of Toys for Tots and kids in need, and their efforts are worthy of recognition.

It's hard to believe that we've been serving Massachusetts and beyond for 80 years! Appreciation day December 5th - 7th.

Join us in making the holiday happier for kids in need. Drop off a toy by December 11.   Drop off your donation of a new, non-wrapped gift at any of our seven (7) locations in Bolton, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Marlborough, Mendon and Medway. Deadline for donations is December 11, so that the Marines have time to deliver them. What kind of toys can I donate? new un-wrapped preferably around the $10 or above price range books are also needed (children receive 2 toys each and 3 books count as ONE gift!)  homemade toys are also accepted What kinds of toys are NOT allowed? used toys toys with military theme toys with candy toys related to weapons, law enforcement or military toys with chemicals (i.e., experimental labs, acid, crystal projects, etc.) What ages of children are eligible to receive toys? ages 0 up to 12 years gifts for older kids are often in great need Thanks for joining us in this effort to help families in our communities.

In this time of gratitude, Murphy Insurance wants to acknowledge and give thanks to all who contribute to our ongoing success. We also want your holiday to be joyful and as stress free as possible. Keep in mind some tips for safety in the kitchen and on the road. However you choose to spend the holiday, we want you to be safe! The Murphy family and the Agency team wish you and yours a bountiful and happy Thanksgiving.

In response to the Equifax breach or other credit breaches, many recommend that people put a freeze on their credit. While this is certainly something to consider, freezing your credit accounts can have potential ramifications related to new insurance quotes and renewals. Info you should know.

If you drive for a Transportation Network Company (TNC), personal auto insurance policies stop providing coverage for vehicle damage, property damage, bodily injury and most other coverages as soon as you sign into the TNC app. Typically, the insurance policies offered by TNCs only provide limited coverage during the time between you logging into the app and picking up a fare. However, a personal auto insurance endorsement can help to cover the gap.

Fall 2017 marks our 80th year in business. Achieving this milestone of longevity, we look back at and appreciate all that has resulted in our success and gotten us to this point… customers, employees, family and insurance company partners. We know that without you we wouldn't be here. Thank you!

Floods are often devastating. Taking precautions to be prepared, and knowing what to do if the area you are in is at risk of an imminent or potential flooding situation is essential. These guidelines can help you to be prepared.

If you drive for a Transportation Network Company (TNC), there’s good news on the insurance front. Several insurance carriers are now offering a personal auto insurance policy endorsement to close a coverage gap that exists for TNC drivers. Drivers need to clearly understand the details of how the TNC provided insurance and their personal auto insurance coverage work to provide coverage because there are often gaps.