Mark Kingston Staff Spotlight Posted by Nina Terenzi on 11/13/2019 12:11 PM At Eastern Insurance, we pride ourselves on the quality of our employees. From their superior service they provide our customers, to their dedication they have for the success of our company, we wouldn’t be where we are today without them. One of those employees who continuously goes above and beyond, not only in our office, but in his community, is our newest #EIGSpotlight — Mark Kingston, who has been with us for over 10 years! Mark’s experience in the insurance industry extends far beyond just his time at Eastern Insurance, having spent many years with MFMT Insurance before being acquired by Eastern Insurance Group in 2008 — when he would join our team as Senior Vice President of Sales. His prior experience as an underwriter helped provide Mark with the foundation for his career, where he ultimately found himself enjoying the sales side of the business where he’s able to help people solve problems and find the appropriate coverage for those who may be co ... Continue Reading 0 Comments
John Koegel Staff Spotlight Posted by Nina Terenzi on 9/17/2019 7:07 AM If you work in the insurance industry in Massachusetts, chances are you have had the pleasure of crossing paths with John Koegel. As Eastern Insurance Group’s President & CEO and current Chairman of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA), John is an inspirational leader who has been in the industry for more than 30 years. Insurance was not John’s initial career path, however … keep reading to find out the details of one of our most interesting EIG Employee Spotlights! John has been with Eastern Insurance since 1989, prior to our purchase by Eastern Bank. At that time we were known as Allied American Insurance Agency and had just 32 employees. John has played an integral role in the growth of the company, now with 425 employees and 24 office locations. Shortly after Eastern Insurance was acquired by Arbella Insurance in 1993, we began acquiring many other small insurance agencies at a rapid pace, sometimes as many as one per month. In 1998, John took the le ... Continue Reading 0 Comments
Greg Grintchenko Staff Spotlight Posted by Nina Terenzi on 5/9/2019 9:05 AM Here at Eastern Insurance, our employees are what help set us apart from other agencies. We value their tremendous efforts to help support the success of our company as well as their commitment to giving back to local communities. One of our employees who inspires us inside and outside of the office is our latest #EIGSpotlight — Greg Grintchenko, who just celebrated five years with Eastern Insurance. Continue Reading 0 Comments
#JoinUsForGood Recap: How Eastern Insurance Gave Back in 2018 Posted by Eastern Insurance on 1/2/2019 2:54 PM Together, through the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, we use a portion of our proceeds to donate millions of dollars every year to nonprofits and charitable organizations throughout New England. However, we think this good-natured spirit is best embodied by the team and individual efforts of our employees. In 2018 alone, Eastern Insurance employees volunteered a collective 3,910 hours of recorded volunteer hours. Continue Reading 0 Comments
Eastern Employee Spotlight — Laura Sewall | Personal Lines Account Manager II, CIC, CISR at Eastern Insurance Posted by Eastern Insurance on 2/7/2018 3:52 PM Meet Laura Sewall of Eastern Insurance and learn more about the work she does for the organization, insurance industry, and community. Continue Reading 0 Comments
Southeastern Insurance Agency, Inc. Joins Eastern Insurance Group Posted by Eastern Insurance on 1/25/2018 6:12 PM NATICK, January 26, 2018 – Eastern Insurance Group LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastern Bank, announced today that it has acquired the assets of the Southeastern Insurance Agency, Inc., a full-service insurance agency with locations in North Dartmouth and Hyannis, Mass. “The deal, which combines two successful independent insurance agencies with an unwavering commitment to their customers, colleagues and communities, will provide the customers of Southeastern with access to a broad range of insurance choices, services and capabilities,” said Hope A. Aldrich, President and CEO of Eastern Insurance. She added, “Southeastern Insurance is an agency that epitomizes exceptional customer service, unquestionable integrity and local market expertise. We are very excited to be joining forces with Lora, Brad and their team at Southeastern, and we expect them to play a pivotal role in spearheading our expansion in southeastern Massachusetts.” Brad Lowe, Chairman, and Lor ... Continue Reading 0 Comments
Eastern Employee Spotlight — Abu Patrick | Account Manager II at Eastern Benefits Group Posted by Eastern Insurance on 12/21/2017 6:00 AM Abu Patrick is an Account Manager II at Eastern Benefits Group. Abu works with both large and small benefits clients – and no job is too big or too small. Continue Reading 0 Comments
Holiday Shopping Season: How Small Businesses Can Reduce Liability Posted by Eastern Insurance on 12/14/2017 9:35 AM With increased foot traffic from holiday shoppers and slippery winter weather beginning, this festive time of year increases your chance of a liability claim from trips, falls, or other accidents that might occur on your premises.These are our tips on how small businesses can reduce liability during the holiday season. Continue Reading 0 Comments
Happy Women's Equality Day! Meet Our President and CEO, Hope Aldrich Posted by Eastern Insurance on 8/24/2017 6:30 PM We are proud to spotlight our President & Chief Executive Officer, Hope Aldrich, today on #WomensEqualityDay! Continue Reading 0 Comments
5 Ways You Can Prepare for Retirement in Your 20's Posted by Eastern Benefits on 7/25/2017 7:00 AM Retirement may seem like an abstract idea far in the future when you’re in your 20’s. You may have just graduated college or bought your first home. And with bills and student loans weighing you down, saving for retirement may be the last thing on your mind! However, preparing now for retirement is crucial, and the sooner you get started, the better. Developing the habit of saving for retirement now will make it easier to continue saving throughout your working years. Follow our advice on how you can prepare for retirement in your 20’s. Continue Reading 1 Comments