All About Home Inventories

All About Home Inventories

You never know when disaster may strike and all your personal possessions are lost or damaged. Do you know how much your coin collection is worth? Do you know how many pairs of Nikes you have? That’s where a home inventory can help. Having a home inventory can help...
Hauling Your Christmas Tree

Hauling Your Christmas Tree

The holiday season is here, and it’s time to put up a Christmas tree. While there’s a lot of convenience from opting for a fake tree that can sit in storage for 11 months of the year, opting for a real tree just feels more in the spirit of the season. If...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall is a beautiful time of year. The air is cool and crisp, and the leaves are changing colors. As homeowners, it can also be a very busy time of year! Take advantage of the moderate weather to repair any damages to your home before the first frost sets in. Taking...
Auto Insurance Costs

Auto Insurance Costs

If you own a vehicle, you should own an auto insurance policy. Have you ever wondered how the cost of your policy is determined? There are a number of different factors that impact the cost of your auto insurance. While not all companies use the same parameters,...
Walking Your Dog at Night

Walking Your Dog at Night

Remember these safety tips when walking your dog at night. Always use a leash This one is non-negotiable. Even if you live in an area without much traffic, and your dog has an excellent recall, you should always leash up at night. Just like humans, dogs get startled...
 Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates 

 Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates 

If you own a home, then chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work on your home.  At Amherst Insurance we know that hiring a contractor or handyman to perform work on your home often comes with risks. Below are nine things for you to...
Pros and Cons of Buying a House Now

Pros and Cons of Buying a House Now

When an unexpected natural disaster or state or local emergency interrupts your plans to start house hunting, all is not lost. While opportunities to get preapproved for a mortgage, meet with a real estate agent or tour homes for sale may be on the back burner, there...
Restaurant Insurance Coverage

Restaurant Insurance Coverage

Restaurant owners face many different risks while running their business. Restaurant insurance is a specialty business insurance policy that covers several risks and gives the restaurant owner the confidence he or she needs to be successful. Whether you run a small...
Spring Home Maintenance

Spring Home Maintenance

Spring is on its way! After a long dark and cold winter, the bright sun and warm winds of the spring are a breath of fresh air! The only downside? All that sunlight helps you see your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks, and dead plants in the flower beds. Get your...