EAST PROVIDENCE/NEWPORT, RI MAY, 2021 – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (S&S) is pleased to welcome Elizabeth (Kiley) Prime to our Private Client – Personal Insurance Division, as an Assistant Vice President, Risk Advisor, and Equine Specialist. Kiley will assist, develop, and implement personal insurance risk solutions for the unique client insuring needs locally, nationally, and internationally. Additionally, Kiley’s avid equine interests will further broaden the scope of the firm’s insurance expertise, our commitment to the specialty products and services offering to the equestrian community.
“Starkweather is thrilled by the addition of Kiley Prime to our Private Client Practice. We look forward to supporting Kiley both locally in our Newport, RI area office, nationally with our Private Client Practice (Newport, Naples, to Palm Beach), and as well with her niche specialty, passion and commitment to the equine opportunities”, said Lawrence Keefe, Chairman & CEO.
Kiley brings with her eight years of experience as a Personal Insurance Professional. She has been an avid equestrian for most of her life, competing, and showing in numerous Amateur-Owner Hunter division events nationally. Her genuine interest and knowledge of horses has translated into a collaboration and specialization both for her personally and professionally. She currently holds a Bachelors in Marketing from Suffolk University in Boston, MA.
About Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Established in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is presently the largest independent agency in Rhode Island and the 57th largest Insurance brokerage firm in the U.S., along with being the 33rd largest personal lines agency. Starkweather & Shepley, held in Trust since 1935, ensures the firm will remain privately held in perpetuity, providing certainty to clients and associates alike. The firm provides commercial and personal insurance, health and employee benefits, surety bonding and risk management services. These services are provided nationally and internationally, through its partnership with Assurex Global. Headquartered in East Providence, RI, Starkweather has additional branch offices in Providence and Middletown, RI, Bristol, Pawtucket, and Shelton, CT; Westwood, Sturbridge, Sagamore Beach and Martha’s Vineyard, MA, Palm Beach Gardens and Naples, FL.