NOTE:  THIS NOTICE IS NOW SUPERCEDED BY THE NOTICE OF MARCH 15, 2020.

Murphy Insurance Agency has been monitoring the impacts of COVID-19. As the nation works to combat and contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, we are implementing precautionary measures to help protect our customers and staff.

We do not envision any significant impact to service because we can address needs online via email, by phone, and by mail in most circumstances including starting a new policy and making changes.  Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary to visit our office, we encourage you to explore other methods of being assisted, which in many instances can save you time. Please contact us for assistance.

Visitors to Murphy Insurance offices

Until further notice, visitors to our offices are requested to observe the following:

COVID-19 infection can lead to the following symptoms:

  • fever              
  • coughing
  • breathing difficulties

Please DO NOT VISIT an office but instead call for assistance with your insurance needs if you:

  • notice symptoms or,
  • have had ANY contact with a suspected OR confirmed case of coronavirus within the past 14 days and/or,
  • have been in a risk area within the past 14 days (China, European countries, Iran, South Korea or other high risk areas)

Please contact us if you have questions.  We hope for the situation to resolve soon, and look forward to resuming usual operations.

Thank you.

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