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How to Properly Maintain a Fence
Having a home with a fenced yard can help with security and privacy concerns and increase your home’s value. That’s why it’s essential to keep up...
Saving on Home Insurance: Practical Strategies for Homeowners
If you're looking to reduce your home insurance expenses without compromising on coverage, you're not alone. Home insurance is an important...
Understanding Wind & Hail Insurance: Protection Against Severe Storms
Severe storms can strike at any time, bringing strong winds and damaging hail that pose a significant threat to homes and businesses. From high...
Navigating Cyber Insurance in 2025
If your work includes online operations, e-commerce, or website hosting, it also comes with new dangers. Hackers have new skills, and the race to...
Caring for Livestock During Winter Temperatures
Taking care of livestock during winter requires thoughtful planning and attention to their specific needs in cold temperatures. Providing adequate...
Safety Tips for Online Shopping
It is that time of year again. Whatever holiday you celebrate, Americans nationwide go to their favorite online retailers to buy holiday...
A Happy and Safe Thanksgiving: Cooking and Pets
Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude, spending time with loved ones, and savoring delicious meals. However, amidst the joy and feasting,...
How to Prevent Clogged Gutters and Downspouts
Clogged gutters and downspouts are a common headache for homeowners. They can lead to various problems, including water damage to your home's...
Auto Insurance Points; Everything You Need to Know
Unless you grew up in one of the 9 states that doesn’t use the points system on drivers, you are probably well aware of what points are. Points are...
Fire Safety: How to Prevent and Respond to Wildfires in the Summer Months
As the temperature rises and the vegetation dries up during the summer months, the risk of wildfires increases. Wildfires can spread rapidly, posing...
Summer Sports Safety: How to Avoid Common Injuries During Physical Activities
Welcome to our blog on summer sports safety! With the warmer weather and longer days, many of us are excited to engage in physical activities and...
Heat Safety: How to Recognize and Respond to Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer is here, and with it comes to the sun, heat, and the potential for heat-related illnesses. As temperatures soar, it's crucial to understand...
Grilling Tips for Safety
As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL!  There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you...
Home Maintenance Tips: Protecting Your Investment and Insurance Coverage
Your home is not only a significant financial investment but also a place of comfort and security. Regular home maintenance is crucial to ensure...
Understanding Different Types of Auto Insurance Policies
Auto insurance is a necessary expense for all vehicle owners. It helps protect you financially in case of an accident or theft. In this blog, we'll...
WINTERIZING YOUR CAR CHECKLIST
The winter months can be harsh on your car. Freezing temperatures and tough road conditions like snow, ice, salt, sand and potholes can take their...
Christmas Light Safety Do’s and Don’t
Strands of sparkling holiday lighting make your home feel merry and bright, especially on a gloomy December day. However, if installed incorrectly,...
Holiday Cooking Safety
The holidays are a time for family, friends, fun, and food. Unexpected fires are not a popular addition to anyone’s holiday to-do list....
Why Auto Insurance is Important: Protecting Yourself and Others on the Road
Auto insurance is necessary for anyone who owns and operates a vehicle. It is required by law in most states and provides essential protection for...
Why It’s Important to Replace Your Roof for Your Homeowners Insurance
Whether it’s raining, hailing, or windy outside, your roof takes the brunt of all the harsh elements. However, if your roof has been neglected and...
Grilling Tips for Safety
As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you...
Water Safety: How to Stay Safe in Pools, Lakes, and Oceans
Water can be a great source of fun and relaxation, but it can also be dangerous if you don't take proper precautions. Whether swimming in a pool,...
Hiring the Right Roofing Contractor
Spring and summer seem to be the most popular seasons when people start making modifications to their homes. If you’re in the market for a new roof...
What is Business Owner’s Insurance and When Do You Need It?
Your company may need insurance to survive certain unexpected—but possible—challenges. Nobody likes buying insurance. It can be confusing and...
How to Find the Right Repair Shop
Whether you need new tires, exhaust system work or just need routine maintenance like an oil change, getting your vehicle back in working order...
11 Ways to Keep Your Identity Safe This Tax Season
What Cybercriminals Don’t Want You to Know Thieves are working extra hard this tax season to steal your information and gain access to your money....
What Is Umbrella Insurance and Why Should I Buy It?
You may already have auto or homeowners insurance but have you ever considered adding an extra layer of protection to your policies? If so, you...
Why You Need Condo Insurance
Are you contemplating buying a condominium but aren’t sure if you need condo insurance? While it’s not required by law in many states, most lenders...
The Importance of Inspecting Your Home Ladder
Summer is fast approaching and for many, that means home DIY projects are back! But that also means potential injuries and fatalities are too, if...
Massachusetts RMV to Make Inspection Sticker Changes
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will soon change how it handles late vehicle inspection stickers. The change means that beginning...
Trouble Driving at Night? Check Out These 6 Tips
We all know there are plenty of driving hazards to worry about during the day – from rain and snow to deer and potholes. But driving at night adds a...
Common Reasons Why Insurers Deny Life Insurance Claims
The primary purpose of life insurance is to protect family members financially after their loved one’s death. However, a life insurance policy is...
How to Jump Start a Car
Trouble happens. You left your lights on and now you’re stuck with a dead car battery. While learning how to jump start a car can be easy, there are...
Tips for Washing Your Car
Remember how fun washing your mom or dad’s car was as a kid? Using the sponges and spraying your brother or sister with the hose was a...
Boating Safety Kit
Being out on the open water đź’¦ is surreal. The smell of the salty sea, the warm sun beating down on the deck, seagulls singing you a tune, how...
Pool Safety Tips for a Fun Summer
Let’s go SWIMMING! We are excited to spend summer in the water! Whether you’re at a lake, beach, or your own backyard pool, learning how to...
Proper Chainsaw Safety & Operation
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there are about 36,000 injuries caused by chainsaws every year. Approximately 40 percent of all...
Why Is Flood Insurance Important?
You don’t have to live in a flood-prone area to encounter flooding in your home. This can happen at any time to anyone! Flooding can be caused by...
Cyber Security Tips for Businesses and Personal Use
Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is now. As we spend more time online, we’re often creating and sharing more of our personal...
Tips for Sub-Zero Temperature Car Care
When the temperatures drop into the single digits, you most likely want to curl up with a good book or binge-watch the latest show – whatever you...
Chimney Safety Tips
Leaning towards an old wood-burning fireplaces to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know…
Watering Your Christmas Tree Prevents Home Fires
While some will opt for the convenience of a pre-lit faux tree this Christmas, others will revel in the delight of a fresh pine, fir, or spruce....
Fun Facts About Your Thanksgiving Meal in Massachusetts
Although turkey is somewhat synonymous with Thanksgiving dinner it's not all about the Turkey. For many, folks are most grateful for the side...
Restaurant Insurance
Restaurant owners face many different risks while running their business. Restaurant insurance is a specialty business insurance policy that covers...
Can I Buy Life Insurance on My Elderly Mom or Dad?
If your parents don't have an insurance policy or the funds to pay their own way in their later years, you can buy life insurance for your parents...
Small Tree Removal Safety Tips
Does a tree in your yard have you stumped? You’d like to remove it, perhaps, but you’re not certain of the best way to go about it. As your...
Yard Work Safety Tips to Keep You Out of the ER
Amid all the green lawns and manicured gardens of summer lies a grim statistic: Every year, while mowing the grass, cutting a branch, or power...
Garage Clean Out Tips
Imagine a world where you could actually park inside your garage. What if we told you that dream could be a reality with just a weekend’s worth of...
ATV Safety Tips
Hitting the trails on your ATV with a group of friends or your family can be fun and stress relieving! Having fun may be your goal, but safety needs...
Bathroom Water Damage 101
Water damage is one of the main causes of home insurance claims, and the bathroom is one of the rooms at highest risk for it. Here’s how to look for...
GV&Y Insurance Agency LOVES Insuring Your Life!
Life is the most precious gift and we love insuring yours! GV&Y Insurance Agency values every single one of our loyal clients and this month, we...
Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution
2021 is here! A new year means a fresh start and another chance to make some changes. Most of us make New Year’s resolutions, but not all of us can...
Fire & Ice – Your Guide to Winter Preparation
Winter is coming and for homeowners this means being prepared for the utmost extremes, both the frightful and delightful! With beautiful blankets of...
Thanksgiving Safety Check
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends and be thankful for all that you have. Thanksgiving is...
Commercial Auto Insurance on the Rise
Whether you are transporting tools to a worksite or delivering food to customers – companies of all kinds rely on safe and functioning vehicles to...
Preventing Wildlife Collisions
October to December are peak months for animal collisions in the United States. Deer are the most commonly hit animal, followed by moose and elk....
6 Home Renovations that Can Affect Your Insurance
If you're planning a home renovation, you may want to call your insurance agent first because this decision can impact your homeowners insurance....
Home Improvement Tasks to Check Off the List Once and for All
The list sits prominently on your fridge. “TO DO: 7 Home Improvement Projects” We all have a list of things we want to do to make our homes look and...
Lower Costs, Not Coverage on Your Auto Insurance
Auto insurance advertising is everywhere – from your mailbox to online to TV, you frequently hear promises about saving by switching to another...
Things To Do While Social Distancing
During these unprecedented times, we are all on edge. Social distancing helps slow the spread of the virus, but it also makes us stir crazy!...
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GV&Y Insurance Agency
555 High Street (Route 109)
PO Box 270
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone: 781-329-8963
Fax: 781-329-0844
Email: stacey@gvyinsure.com
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Monday - Thursday:Â 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
We are licensed in the state of Massachusetts.
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