Bust These 7 Common Life Insurance Myths

You’ve probably been told that life insurance is important — but once you start digging in, there’s a lot of conflicting information to sift through.

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David W. Griffin Sr. received 2018 Daniel J. Gallivan Award

David W. Griffin Sr., executive vice president and treasurer of The Dowd Agencies, LLC, a leading insurance provider serving New England for over 120 years, is the 2018 recipient of the Daniel J. Gallivan award from the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. “We are honored that one of our own has received this well-deserved honor,” said John E. Dowd Jr.,

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The Dowd Insurance Agencies hires Mason Lebron as account executive

The Dowd Agencies, LLC, a leading insurance provider serving New England for over 115 years, recently welcomed Mason Lebron, a resident of Springfield, as an account executive. “The Dowd Agencies continues to grow to meet the needs of the communities we serve,” said John E. Dowd, president and CEO. “Mason is a welcome addition to our team, bringing experience with

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Jon Lumbra named Managing Partner of Dowd Financial Services

The Dowd Agencies, LLC, a leading insurance provider serving New England for over 115 years, has appointed Chief Financial Officer Jon D. Lumbra as the new managing partner of Dowd Financial Services. “This is a natural progression of responsibility and oversight for Jon,” said John E. Dowd, president and CEO. “He brings nearly two decades of experience in financial services

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David W. Griffin Sr. commended for 35-year commitment to the CIC

David W. Griffin Sr., CIC, LIA, the executive vice president and treasurer of The Dowd Agencies, LLC, has been recognized by The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) for his 35 years of committed professional leadership and advanced knowledge. Griffin earned the designation through a series of rigorous examinations and has maintained the designation by annual attendance at an approved

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The Dowd Agencies partner with the Hartsprings Foundation to support Big Brother Big Sisters of Hampden County

The Dowd Agencies are proud supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County. In collaboration with Hartsprings Foundation we will be taking part in a clothing drive for the entire month of August. Hartsprings was founded in 1997 with the purpose of funding Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut. With a partnership with Savers Thrift stores Hartsprings turns

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The Dowd Insurance Agencies Brings Newly Enhanced Distractology® Tour to Holyoke to Educate Teen Drivers on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

  Program lets Holyoke High School students participate in a simulated driving experience The Dowd Insurance Agencies, a leading insurance provider serving New England for more than 118 years, is proud to bring the newly relaunched Distractology® tour to Holyoke High School Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 2. Developed and funded by the Arbella Insurance Foundation, Distractology was one

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The Dowd Agencies launch drive to benefit The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  Collection boxes set up at each branch location throughout the month of May The Dowd Insurance Agencies, a leading insurance provider serving New England for more than 118 years, today announced the launch of a cell phone collection drive to benefit The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). The organization, founded in 1978, works to end violence in the

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David W. Griffin, Jr., promoted to vice president at The Dowd Insurance Agencies

The Dowd Insurance Agencies, a leading insurance provider serving New England for more than 118 years, today announced David W. Griffin, Jr., has been promoted to vice president of The Dowd Insurance Agencies. Griffin is based out of the Holyoke office and works with the other branches based in Hadley, Southampton, Ludlow and Indian Orchard. “The Dowd Insurance Agencies is

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