New office bolsters greater New England presence, signals Arbella’s commitment to the state’s independent agents
The Arbella Insurance Group has announced the opening of its Bedford, New Hampshire commercial lines office, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026. The Bedford office gives Arbella its first official commercial lines presence in the state, reflecting the company’s growing New Hampshire business and its long-term commitment to the agents and customers it serves there.
Company Plans Continued New Hampshire Expansion
New Hampshire has become an increasingly important growth market for Arbella’s commercial lines business, fueled by expanded agency appointments and deeper engagement from the company’s dedicated underwriting and marketing teams in the state. The new office builds on that momentum, establishing a local, dedicated team to serve New Hampshire’s independent agents.
“Our growth in New Hampshire has been building steadily, and the time is right to establish roots in the state,” said Bill Hughes, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, Commercial Lines at Arbella Insurance Group. “Being close to our agents allows us to build stronger relationships, respond faster, and truly understand the needs of the businesses and communities we serve.”
Bedford Office Reflects Commercial Growth
Arbella chose Bedford for its central location and proximity to our local agent and company partners across New Hampshire. There are many industries central to Arbella’s commercial lines expertise, including contractors, habitational, commercial auto, restaurants, and manufacturing and processing risks.
The Bedford office is staffed by a dedicated team of underwriting, marketing, and loss control professionals, with continued plans to grow in New Hampshire.
“The commercial insurance market is evolving and becoming more complex, and that makes strong local partnerships more important than ever. Agents want to partner with a carrier that is accessible, responsive, and invested in their success. That is the reputation that we have built across New England,” Hughes said. “And that’s what we’re building in New Hampshire.”
About the Arbella Insurance Group
Established in 1988, the Arbella Insurance Group has an AM Best Financial strength rating of A “excellent” and more than $1 billion in revenue and over $2 billion in assets. Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Arbella is a customer-focused, regional property and casualty insurance company, providing commercial insurance products in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and personal insurance products in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” for 17 consecutive years, Arbella is deeply committed to maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Arbella attributes its success to their dedicated employees, strong agent partnerships, and community focus.
