Frank Moskal Insurance Agency of 28 Parker Street, Indian Orchard, MA has merged with The Dowd Agencies of Holyoke, MA. The name of Frank Moskal Insurance Agency will change to Moskal-Dowd Insurance, Inc.  and the quality service and insurance expertise that Moskal clients have known for more than 70 years will continue under this new name.

Moskal Insurance was founded in 1930 by Frank Moskal’s father. Frank ran the agency until recent years and his son Gary J. Moskal successfully managed the firm until his untimely death in August of 2010. “We are very proud to partner with this locally-owned and highly respected insurance agency that has provided quality insurance sales and service to citizens in the Pioneer Valley for so many years,” said Robert W. Gilbert, Jr., President of The Dowd Agencies.

The Dowd Agencies represent over 20 A-Rated carriers and now have four offices throughout the Pioneer Valley including Holyoke, Amherst, Southampton and Indian Orchard..  A familiar face in the marketplace, Mary Ellen Metzger has joined the Moskal-Dowd Insurance Agency as an Account Manager. Her duties will include providing outstanding service to the Moskal Agency clients.