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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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A personal message from John Dowd, president and CEO

Celebrating 35 years with the Dowd Agencies Forbes magazine noted that less than a third of family-owned businesses survive the transition from the first generation to the second, and fewer than 50 percent of those successfully transition to a third generation. We clearly broke this mold: The Dowd Insurance Agencies is a fourth-generation, family-owned, leading insurance provider that has had

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When the Dog Bites: Do You Have the Right Coverage?

We are a nation of pet-lovers. The ASPCA reports that approximately 78 million dogs are owned in the United States, and over 40 percent of all households have a dog. It may surprise you, but if you are one of them, it’s something you should talk to your insurance company about.

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