New Flood Premiums
Robert W. Gilbert, principal and president of The Dowd Insurance Agencies was featured on WGGB speaking on the new federal law designed to replenish the National Flood Insurance Fund. Click here to read the full article.
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Why Life Insurance Is Important for Small Businesses By BILL WALTHOUSE In any business, the death of a key person can seriously cripple stability. Therefore, securing a life-insurance policy is an essential part of a business plan regardless of the industry served, and for many reasons. For example, with life insurance in place, the business can use the death-benefit proceeds
Read MoreThe Dowd Insurance Agencies Announces The Appointment Of Accounting Controller, Timothy J. Sterritt
The Dowd Agencies, a leading insurance provider serving New England for over 115 years, is pleased to welcome Timothy J. Sterritt, as accounting controller at its Holyoke office. Sterritt will play a key leadership role as a member of the senior management team, participating in and directing the agency planning process. He is responsible for planning, establishing, leading, controlling and
Read MoreThe Dowd Insurance Agencies Announces Addition of Michael Levin as Account Executive
Holyoke, MA – The Dowd Agencies is extremely proud to welcome Michael Levin as Account Executive at its Holyoke office. In his capacity, Levin will be developing new long-term relationships with both clients and vendors while also servicing existing insurance policy-holders. “Michael has demonstrated an ability to perform in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment making him uniquely suited to the ever-changing
Read MoreThe Dowd Agencies Announce the Appointment of President to Its Financial Services Division
HOLYOKE, MA- The Dowd Agencies, a locally owned independent insurance agency is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Kirk Mackey* as President of Dowd Financial Services LLC (DFS) and its Employee Benefits Division effective February 1, 2013. DFS is a full service financial division of The Dowd Agencies, with over 50 years of combined expertise specializing in employee benefits.
Read MoreCray-Dowd Insurance Agency Inc. of Amherst, Ma Pulling Up Stakes and Moving to New Location in Hadley
HADLEY, MA- The Dowd Agencies, headquartered in Holyoke, MA is happy to announce they are moving their Cray-Dowd Insurance Agency office located at 101 University Drive in Amherst, MA to 226 Russell Street (Route 9) in Hadley, MA. The new Cray-Dowd office will be open for business beginning March 13, 2013 and customers can still use the same telephone number
Read MoreKnow the Numbers
R.Kirk Mackey recently wrote an article which appeared in Business West. The article is entitled “Know the Numbers”, and in it Kirk reviews some of the recent changes that affect Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Read the full article here.
Read MoreThe Dowd Agencies Featured on ABC40 to Discuss Home Insurance Rates
John E. Dowd, Jr. was recently interviewed on ABC 40 to discuss how the recent wild weather could affect home insurance rates. Click here for the full story
Read MoreJohn Dowd Featured on WWLP about Flood Damage
Hurricane Irene left hundreds of homeowners with flooding damange. WWLP recently interviewd John Dowd on what homeowners need to know about flood insurance. Click here to view the story.
Read MoreRobert W.Gilbert, Jr. Appointed to Holyoke Community College Board of Trustees
Robert W. Gilbert, Jr., President and CEO has been appointed to the Holyoke Community College Board of Trustees. Click here to read more
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