About Us | Insurance | The Dowd Agencies

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“The restaurant business is fast-paced and requires that I wear a lot of hats. I love working with The Dowd Agencies because they sweat the details, so I don’t have to. They are very diligent, and I trust that they have our best interests at heart.”

Steve Hurwitz | Franchise Owner
Uno Restaurants

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“Doing business with The Dowd Agencies is a pleasure. I have confidence in all aspects of our insurance: coverage; management; and most importantly, cost. Eastern States Exposition receives timely responses, great advice and individualized attention. The Dowd Agencies has made my job demonstrably easier.”

Eugene Cassidy | President and Chief Executive Officer
Eastern States Exhibition

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“The Dowd Agencies excels at customer service, and really understands the specific insurance regulations and challenges facing local businesses in Massachusetts. They work with us to ensure we have the exact coverage we need, so we can focus our attention on our day-to-day operations.”

Dino Gravanis | General Manager
Springfield Country Club

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“Hannoush Jewelers has been a family-owned business since opening our first store in 1980. When it comes to our core values of integrity, respect, professional conduct and customer commitment, Dowd not only understands them but exemplifies them. We are proud to partner with Dowd for all our insurance needs.”

Michael Hannoush | CFO
Hannoush Jewelers of Connecticut

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“Excel Dryer prides itself on being a family-run company that manufactures its complete line of products here in the U.S., and Dowd has a unique understanding of our needs. The spectrum of coverage options and top-rated providers from Dowd provides us with security, no matter the venture we pursue. When evaluating our insurance options, we quickly realized that Dowd’s proud heritage mirrored our values at Excel, which has led to a strong and successful relationship.”

Denis Gagnon | President
Excel Dryer

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“Partnering with Dowd Insurance was a win-win for us. With convenient locations all over western Massachusetts, Dowd can service our needs at any time.”

Dave Fontaine | President
Fontaine Bros., Inc

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“Dowd Insurance has handled our bonding and insurance needs for over 15 years and they are extremely service oriented. In the construction business, this is not only an important part of our business requirements, but one that offers much needed peace of mind.”

Jerry Gagliarducci | Owner
Gagliarducci Construction, Inc., Indian Orchard, MA

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“My overall experience with Dowd Insurance has been excellent. They have been very knowledgeable, communicative, and easy to deal with. One specific experience I had working with Cindy was when I got in a car accident. Cindy was able to save me several thousand dollars by asking me detailed questions regarding the accident resulting in a huge savings on my yearly payment. Can’t thank her enough!”

PJ Mondani | Chain Sales Executive
Commonwealth Wine & Spirits Boston, MA

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“I have always used Geico in the past because I assumed they had the best deals. When I moved to Massachusetts a friend suggested I check out Dowd and I’m glad I did! Kim made sure I had everything I needed to go to registry, as well as stamping my RV1, out of state tax form, and assisted me on cancelling my old plates and policy. They have a very friendly and knowledgeable staff”

Drew London | Assistant Golf Professional
The Country Club, Brookline MA

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"The Dowd Insurance experience is unmatched. For me, it goes beyond the exceptional portfolio of products they sell, and it becomes a more personal engagement from top to bottom. My representative, Cynthia, is my trusted advisor for all things insurance. At Dowd it’s all about trust, the customer experience, and building a long-term partnership with their clients. The other guys make a 15-minute promise, and that's all you get."

Matthew Geary | HCM Consulting Sales Manager
Oracle Consulting

The Dowd Story

Established in 1898 as James J. Dowd & Sons, The Dowd Agencies has remained a family-owned company, making it the oldest insurance agency in Massachusetts under continuous family ownership.

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Leadership

Today, John E. Dowd Jr. serves as president, David W. Griffin Sr. as executive vice president and treasurer, David W. Griffin Jr. as vice president and Jon D. Lumbra as chief financial officer.

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Sales Team

The professional staff at Dowd includes fully licensed and certified insurance and financial services agents and brokers in Holyoke, Hadley, Southampton, Indian Orchard and Ludlow.

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Careers

As we continue to expand, we have opportunities for professionals who can continue our legacy of personalized, exceptional customer service. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

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Dowd Mission Statement

To optimize our clients’ financial security through professional risk analysis, including cost effective arrangements of appropriate insurance coverages; to aggressively ensure fair and ethical treatment of our clients’ interests in each and every circumstance, without exception; to recognize, encourage and reward the professional development, integrity and loyalty of our employees; to make positive contributions to the prosperity and quality of our community and its citizens, of which we are one; to achieve growth and success through profits fairly earned.

A Tradition of Excellence

The Dowd Story

Leadership

Sales Team

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Dowd Mission Statement

Think about the things in your life that are most important to you. Let us help you ensure they are protected.