Welcome to Amherst Insurance
Amherst Insurance Agency Inc. began as The Nathan Agencies in 1969 when Ron Nathan founded the company. Ron moved The Nathan Agencies to its current location in 1978 and the following year purchased Amherst Insurance, expanding the types of insurance we carry. In December 2012, current owners Anna Holhut and Glenn Allan purchased Amherst Insurance Agency from Ron. Since then, Amherst Insurance has steadily grown into one of the leading full-service insurance agencies in Western Massachusetts.
Amherst Insurance Agency is a female and veteran owned and operated agency that is determined to fulfill your insurance needs.
At Amherst Insurance, we pride ourselves on treating all of our clients with respect, competence and accountability.
Amherst Financial Services, now known as Livictus Financial Services, formally a part of The Nathan Agencies, is still housed with Amherst Insurance. For financial services information from Livictus, click here!
We Are An Independent Insurance Agency
We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment.
We represent a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable insurance companies, and we place your policy with the company offering the best coverage at a competitive price.
Our professional staff analyzes your insurance requirements first from the viewpoint of RISK MANAGEMENT. By risk elimination, risk reduction, risk transfer or risk assumption the cost of your package of insurance may be considerably reduced.
Our Aims…
To reduce your insurance cost and gaps in coverage.
Insuring Your Jewelry and Other Valuables
Are you planning on gifting (or getting) jewelry anytime soon? Maybe you inherited your father’s old pocket watch or firearm. Or, maybe you just splurged on an expensive painting or sculpture to decorate your new place. If you own any type of valuable item that is...
How to Handle a Power Outage in Cold Weather
Severe winter weather can cause power outages and loss of heat. Here are some tips on how to help handle an outage during the winter. Before the storm • Set your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest settings. • Check flashlights and portable radios. • Be sure to have...
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 or banks won’t give you a mortgage unless you provide proof you have insurance first. Besides, having condo insurance...
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 white snow come picturesque landscapes, family sledding, and, well, the threat of ice dams. Ice dams form when the roof...
Safe Driving
Do you want to save money on your auto insurance by driving safely? Most companies are using car telematic programs to do so. Car telematic programs are wireless devices that communicate with each other. In the world of auto insurance, this means that insurers collect...
Contractors Insurance 101
There are many types of construction insurances intended to protect a property developer and other stakeholders throughout the stages of a construction project. Here are the basics of construction insurance – from the common types of construction insurance policies 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 chainsaw accidents occur to the legs and well over 35 percent occur to the left hand and wrist. The average chainsaw injury...
Smart Homes
Smart technology and devices continue to revolutionize how we live. Most people want to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies. It is estimated that there will be over 73 million smart homes by 2021. So if you want to be one of these trend setters, you...
Beach Safety Tips
Ahh – The beach! We love the water, the sand, the sun and the family time to unwind and have FUN! Staying safe at the beach is very important. Weather and water conditions can change rapidly. In the blink of an eye someone could be caught in a...
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
While most homeowners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties with no alarms or where alarms failed to operate, according to a report by the National Fire Protection Association. In...
Testimonials
Anna is great. Quick and helpful. Explains everything clearly. Best ever. And she’s funny. I’ve been a client for more than 30 years.
Great place to buy insurance from – I own an agency and I send some of my clients to them. Anna & Glenn… Great People.
Amazing service! Erin was extremely professional and informative. My husband and I saved money and couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience.
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Amherst Insurance
Address:
20 Gatehouse Road
Amherst, MA 01004-0048
Open Hours:
Mondays - Fridays
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We are licensed in MA, CT, ME, NH, RI, and VT.
