Patricia Reilly Insurance Specialist

07/01/2026

BUSINESSES BEWARE!!! Artificial intelligence is transforming how small businesses operate. It’s also transforming how criminals target them. AI-driven fraud is when cybercriminals use AI tools to automate and scale attacks that once required time, skill, and effort. With an increase in AI driven fraud, many businesses don’t realize how exposed they are until it’s too late. Small businesses are especially vulnerable because they often lack the dedicated IT teams, training, or have advanced security measures in place to prevent these attacks. Reach out to your insurance agent today to review your policy to make sure you have this valuable coverage. I am available anytime if you would like me to review your insurance program or answer any questions you may have.

08/26/2025

Attention Business Owners!!! Impacted by increasing premiums? Commercial insurance rates have increased significantly over the past few years. I would welcome the opportunity to review your insurance program. I can help business owners improve their portfolio by properly classifying exposures, identifying any gaps in coverage, recognizing duplicate coverage, or finding any missed credits or discounts.

I specialize in all types of Commercial Insurance. Bars, Restaurants, Hair Salons, Professional Offices, Retail Stores, etc. As a proud agent of McMahon Insurance Agency, I can say with confidence, we have the markets for your business. North or South Jersey, Coastal or Inland, I can help. Reach out anytime. Hope to hear from you 😊

06/26/2025

Real Estate Scam. A client’s property was listed on Zillow as vacant lots for sale. People showing up looking around. They are having a difficult time getting the listing removed. If you see lots for sale on Zillow for a great low price, it is most likely not legitimate. It may be a good idea to register your property with the county to be alerted of any unusual activity concerning your property. Ocean County residents can register for free at oceancountyclerk.com. 🏡

The Ocean County Clerk handles passports, Veteran photo cards, property search, trade name certificates, mail-in and sample ballots, and more.

03/19/2025

To all my NJ realtors, near and far. Need CE credits? Want to sharpen your skills to be a resource for your clients? Want to learn in a relaxed environment? Informed Mortgage is here to help. Come join us on April 3rd. (Pre-registration required) Hope to see you there 🏡😊

04/15/2024

HEY BUSINESS OWNERS...... Do you have protection against Cybercrimes?
There has been an uptick in cyber-attacks across the nation. Be aware of Cybercrimes and how they can affect your business.

Cyber criminals are persistently evolving their tactics for attack and finding new ways to successfully exploit unsuspecting users.
Whether your organization's data is compromised by a hacker, virus, cyber thief, or simply because of lost or stolen computers, laptops, flash drives and smart phones, data breaches can have serious ramifications. There are substantial financial costs involved in finding and remedying a breach, including the cost of notifying customers and possible fines and legal expenses. Your business can also suffer immense damage to its reputation from the interruption in business.
Talk with your agent today to review your insurance program to be sure your have the proper coverage in place to protect your business.

04/05/2024

Received a lot of Earthquake Coverage inquiries today, understandably. Home -Property Insurance does not offer coverage for Earthquake or Earth Movement of any kind. Most companies will offer this coverage by endorsement; however, it can be costly. Due to this mornings event, most insurance companies have put a moratorium in place. Contact your insurance agent to find out about the availability and cost to you. It may be something to consider. I’m always happy to answer any questions you may have. 

11/30/2023

As temperatures drop, now is a good time to prepare for the unexpected. Heavy snow, and bitter temperatures can cause havoc in your life. Roof collapse, frozen and ruptured pipes, vehicle collisions, are just to name a few of the leading claims submitted during the winter season. As a property owner, you want to do whatever you can to welcome visitors to your home or business and keep your family, employees, and customers safe. Here are a few suggestions that might help prevent some property and liability damages….. Anticipate power outages. Make an emergency kit (don’t forget your pets 🐾 ). Install a Low Temperature Sensor -via smart phone app. Maintain your roof condition. Repair leaks, secure, flashing, and clear debris from the gutters, drains, and downspouts. Heed winter storm advisories to stay off roads. Keep your gas tank nearly full to help prevent ice from forming in the tank and fuel lines. Reach out to your agent today to review your coverage before a loss occurs. Stay safe! 🥶. a

11/07/2023

CPR/AED training today. Thanks to the Principles at McMahon Insurance who truly care about our clients and our community. 👍🏻.

10/24/2023

WHY DO MY INSURANCE PREMIUMS KEEP GOING UP?

There are multiple global and domestic factors impacting the increase in insurance costs affecting your Personal and Commercial insurance policies.

Extreme weather-related catastrophic events- In the past few years, we have seen an increase in the severity of these devastating events. Here in the US alone we have incurred $$ Billions in Property damages.

Social Inflation- Refers to societal trends that push inflation costs above the overall inflation rate. There has been an increase in litigation funding with a rise of anti-corporate culture. Additionally, there has been a significant increase in personal lawsuits filed overall. Amid these trends, lawsuits are resulting in unprecedented Liability judgements being awarded by the courts.

Insurance companies file for rate increases as their costs, with their re-insurance carriers, have also increased. In NJ, the Department of Banking and Insurance regulate the requests for these increases. The approval of such requests is set to reflect an increase appropriate for the claims they have endured while not being too excessive.

Insurance can be confusing. Reach out to your agent today to be sure you are adequately protected against the unforeseen events life can throw at you. Ask about ways to lower your premiums without compromising coverage.