Philip Thorn at Borhek Insurance Agency

06/10/2020

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing it will be implementing further extensions to the renewal timelines for expiring motor vehicle inspection stickers, passenger plate registrations, professional credentials, and driver’s licenses and learner’s permits, including Com...

10/24/2019

Remember to change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clocks.
Stock up on fresh batteries before November 2nd.

In the Northeast, October means the start of home heating season. Over the last 20 years, MAPFRE fire claims have increased 46 percent during the fall and winter months.  In just two minutes, …

02/23/2018

Hot water heater leaks can cause a great deal of damage, and headache! Here are a few warning signs. An ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure!

It takes only a few minutes but most homeowners don’t know to do it. A brief inspection of your water heater pipes can reveal an obvious trouble-sign and possibly a significant problem. A quick loo…

01/08/2018

Stay safe out there!

Here are some tips to help keep you safe when driving on snowy or icy roads.

01/05/2018

Some helpful hints for preventing frozen pipes this winter

11/06/2015

Have you changed your smoke detector batteries? Cleaned the exhaust pipe on your clothes dryer? Had your chimney inspected and cleaned?

Arbella's Home Fire Safety Infographic

10/30/2015

Don't forget to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries this weekend. Setting the clocks back in the Fall, and forward in the Spring serves as a great reminder to change those batteries!

05/20/2015

Good news for Massachusetts drivers!!! On Tuesday May 19, the Massachusetts Senate voted to remove the insurance surcharge from the law requiring headlight use whenever windshield wipers are in use. You can still be fined $5 for not having your headlights on when your wipers are on, but you will not receive a moving violation insurance surcharge.

04/24/2015

Boat show season is upon us, and boating season is not far behind! As a life-long sailor and power boater, I have a thorough understanding of the boat and yacht owner's needs. From Sunfish to J-Boat, tin boat to Feadship, and everything in between. I have access to the most competitively priced markets, and all policies are written on an agreed value basis. Give us a shot, you will not regret it!