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commercial auto protection

Even with commercial auto insurance in place for your business vehicles, you’ll want to take steps to prevent accidents and protect your employees and vehicles. Your business can reduce the chance of an accident by establishing and enforcing these practices and policies.

lawsuit protection

The legal fees to defend yourself in a lawsuit can be financially crippling regardless of whether you’re ultimately found responsible or not. Getting an umbrella liability policy a way to protect yourself.

questions to assess insurance needs

Insurance needs change as circumstances in our lives change. It's wise to have an annual insurance review. When you're reviewing your insurance coverage, these ten questions can help you figure out whether you may need to talk to your insurance professional about making a change to your coverage. Family, Home, Career Status Should Be Reflected In Your Policy Coverage.

home insurance

If disaster strikes, you'll want enough homeowners insurance to rebuild the structure of your home, to help replace your belongings, to defray costs if you're unable to live in your home and to protect your financial assets in the event of liability to others. Use these guidelines to help determine the coverage and amounts you need.

family life insurance

If you've purchased life insurance, you deserve to be commended for taking this step to protect your loved ones. There may be a temptation to file away your policy and forget it, but there are a few key things you should do right away after buying life insurance to ensure that in the event of a tragedy, your loved ones will easily be able to receive the money you want them to have.

create home inventory

Every homeowner, renter and college student should have an inventory of their possessions. Just imagine…if you had a fire or burglary, would you be able to remember everything you own and what it cost? Having an inventory can save you time, money and stress if you have to make a claim.

diamond ring

Imagine how you’d feel if you looked down and saw the stone missing on your diamond ring? Would it be covered by your homeowners', condo owners' or renters' policy?

life insurance options

When deciding between the general categories of term or permanent life insurance, your decision needs to be guided by what you want it to accomplish for those you’re protecting.

Independent Contractors

Does your business use “independent contractors”? If so, are you in compliance with Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law with its strict three prong test? Many businesses that used to use "independent contractors" can no longer classify these workers as such.

cyber liability insurance

Smaller companies face increasing computer liability risks. Almost every business uses technology in some way, and your business can be held liable if certain types of information are compromised. Insurance experts regard cyber risks to be greater than risks related to fraud or theft. Your business can take a variety of steps to protect itself and limit exposure including obtaining cyber liability insurance.

 

The information provided in these articles are only general descriptions and should not be relied upon as complete, correct or accurate for your specific situation. All coverage informaiton is subject to policy provisions, endorsements and may be  subject to your meeting underwriting qualifications. Murphy Insurance Agency is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other noninsurance professional services. Consult an appropriate professional for advice regarding your own situation.