Tom Rogers Appointed Chief Executive Officer, Russel Martorana and Mark Cuddy Step into Consultancy Roles
Taunton, MA – February 18, 2025 – FBinsure, a division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC , announced today that Tom Rogers has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Former CEO Russel Martorana will be continuing with the firm as a consultant. Russel has led the firm for 30 years, while Tom, who has been with FBinsure for 24 years, most recently served as Chief Growth Officer. Additionally, Executive Vice President Mark Cuddy will also move into a consultancy role during this transition.
Tom has been a vital part of the agency’s development and growth since joining in 2001. He gained valuable experience managing sales and technology before eventually leading the Agency’s commitment to culture and core values while charting a course for continued growth through the development of innovative risk advisory solutions. His dedication, expertise, and vision have made him a natural choice to lead the agency as CEO, alongside FBinsure’s President Nicole Martorana.
Russel Martorana, who has been with FBinsure since 1979, will continue his commitment to the company’s growth and success as a partner and consultant providing mentorship and advisory services. This leadership transition strategy has evolved over more than a decade of careful planning, ensuring the continuity of FBinsure as a growth focused business for decades to come.
Russel expressed his confidence in Tom’s ability to continue FBinsure’s legacy of exceptional service and innovation, stating, “Tom is a respected leader with a strong vision for the future. He has already made a lasting impact on our organization. I am certain his leadership will take FBinsure to new heights.” “I am deeply honored to step into the role of CEO and to perpetuate the legacy Russ Martorana has built,” said Tom Rogers. “FBinsure is more than just a business; it is an extraordinary community of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about each other and our clients. Nicole and I are excited to lead this team into the future and uphold our commitments to our clients, our team, and our communities.”
Mark Cuddy will also continue his contributions to the Agency’s development as a partner and consultant, imparting expertise he has gained over his forty-year insurance career. Mark joined FBinsure in 2011 with the merger of Attleboro agency Richardson-Cuddy Insurance, where he served as President.
About FBinsure:
FBinsure, a division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, provides tailored solutions for personal and commercial insurance needs. Through understanding the unique needs of an individual or business and employing innovative strategies and technology, FBinsure offers superior insurance programs and risk advisory services. The Agency, which enjoys the prestigious Five-Star Agency Designation℠ from the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents, is committed to providing clients with the best insurance value and service available while maintaining the highest ethical standards and credibility with clients, carriers, and the public. FBinsure has been recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work since 2022. The agency has thirteen locations serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, in Taunton, Attleboro, Middleboro, Dighton, Rehoboth, New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fall River, Avon, Waquoit, Providence, Cumberland and Warwick. FBinsure has 140 employees and a client base of over 35,000 personal and commercial clients. For more information, please contact Nikki Hughes at 508-824-8666 or visit www.fbinsure.com.
About Patriot Growth Insurance Services:
Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property & casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With over 2,000 employees operating in 194 locations across 28 states, Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies, whose leaders continue to operate with a high degree of autonomy in their local markets. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. Patriot is backed by GI Partners and Summit Partners. For more information, please visit www.patriotgis.com.
