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Duffy Insurance Announces First Acquisition Outside of Mass.

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Marks A Major Milestone For the Lynn-based Agency

Duffy Insurance has made its first foray outside of the Commonwealth with its acquisition of the NH-based Joseph S. Hills Insurance Agency. Based in Plaistow, the well-respected independent insurance agency has been serving its Granite State customers for over 100 years.

“We are thrilled to bring the Joseph S. Hills Insurance Agency into the Duffy Insurance Family,” said Marc Duffy, President of Duffy Insurance. “This isn’t just a milestone for us geographically—it’s a moment of pride in partnering with a team that shares our values of personal service, long-term relationships, and putting the client first. The Hills Agency has built a tremendous reputation across southern New Hampshire, and we’re honored to carry that legacy forward while providing their clients access to even more resources and coverage options. We look forward to learning from their team and growing together in the Plaistow community.” said Marc Duffy, President of Duffy Insurance.

Founded by industry veteran Joseph S. Hills and most recently led by President David Hansbury, the Joseph S. Hills Insurance Agency has earned a stellar reputation for providing thoughtful insurance solutions to families and businesses throughout southern New Hampshire. The Plaistow location will remain open and fully operational, ensuring continuity and local accessibility for valued clients.

“Since 1912, The Joseph S. Hills Agency, Inc. has continuously provided the Plaistow, NH area and beyond with a high level of professional and dedicated insurance services for our clients. We are excited to announce the decision to merge our agency with the Duffy Family of Insurance Agencies. Marc Duffy and his outstanding team of insurance professionals allows us the opportunity to provide our clients with access to more insurance companies, greater product offerings and additional highly qualified professionals to service their insurance needs. Polly, Mary, and I have all joined the Duffy Group and look forward to continuing to provide the best service and customer experiences on a greater level.”

With this expansion, Duffy Insurance will continue offering a full suite of personal and commercial insurance products while preserving the exceptional, local-first service that clients of both agencies have come to trust.

The Duffy Family of Insurance Agencies

Founded in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1996 by the late Paul Duffy and currently led by Paul’s son Marc Duffy, Duffy Insurance Agency is a family insurance agency that services personal and commercial insurance customers throughout Massachusetts. Duffy Insurance prides itself in offering a flexible customer experience that is valued by both modern and more traditional customers. All customer service is done in-house (never via 3rd party service centers or automated phone systems). Duffy strives to maintain strong, personal relationships with its customers and local communities. A large portion of the recent growth of Duffy Insurance has come by way of the acquisition of other Massachusetts independent insurance agencies. The property and casualty insurance agency has office locations in Lynn, Gloucester, Peabody, Lowell, Chelmsford, Georgetown, Marblehead and Salem, Massachusetts.

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