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Duffy Insurance Acquires Stephen J. Szczepanik Insurance Agency of Dracut, MA

August 31, 2026 by AC Editor

Duffy Continues Building Its Regional Agency Network

Duffy Insurance Agency has announced another agency purchase in Massachusetts. The Peabody-based independent insurance agency has acquired the Stephen J. Szczepanik Insurance Agency, a respected, family-owned agency that has served the Dracut community for more than 62 years. The company says this latest partnership marks another step in Duffy Insurance’s continued commitment to thoughtful expansion while preserving the personalized service and deep community relationships that define its approach.

Marc Duffy

Szczepanik Agency Joins the Duffy Family

“We’re honored to welcome the Szczepanik Insurance Agency into the Duffy Family,” enthused Marc Duffy, President of Duffy Insurance Agencies, in commenting on this latest partnership. “The Szczepanik team has spent more than 60 years building an agency rooted in trust, hard work, and genuine personal relationships. That legacy aligns perfectly with our values. We’re excited for this next chapter.”

Founded and operated by the Szczepanik family for over six decades, the agency has built a reputation for integrity, client-first service, and strong work ethic.

“Stephen J. Szczepanik Insurance is pleased to be joining Marc Duffy and the Duffy Insurance Group. As a family-owned agency for over 62 years, Szczepanik Ins has always placed our clients first. Both of our agencies share in this same commitment to our clients, along with a high-caliber work ethic and personalized service. It is because of this that we are now joining with Marc and the Duffy Insurance Group.

By joining with Duffy Insurance, we can expand the expertise, resources, and personalized services that our clients have come to expect. We look forward to continuing this upward progress for our clients and are very excited to enter into this new chapter with the Duffy Insurance Group,” remarked Sandy Szczepanik in the official announcement.

Clients Will Transition to Lowell Office

According to the official announcement, the Szczepanik team will merge into Duffy’s Lowell office, ensuring continuity for clients and a seamless transition. Duffy Insurance Agencies remains focused on delivering exceptional service across its growing network, with a strong emphasis on local expertise, in-house support, and personalized care.

About The Duffy Family of Insurance Agencies

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Founded in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1996 by the late Paul Duffy and currently led by his son, Marc Duffy, Duffy Insurance Agency provides comprehensive personal and commercial insurance solutions throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Known for its in-house service and community-first philosophy, Duffy Insurance proudly serves its customers through office locations in Lynn, Gloucester, Peabody, Lowell, Chelmsford, Georgetown, Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, West Newbury, Plaistow, NH and Lexington, MA.

Duffy Insurance Agency Recent Acquisitions:

  • Duffy Insurance Acquires Waverley Insurance Agency (November 2025)
  • Duffy Insurance Expands Presence with Latest Acquisition in Lexington (September 2025)
  • Duffy Insurance Announces First Acquisition Outside of Mass. (July 2025)
  • Duffy Insurance Announces Acquisition of Saratoga Insurance Agency (May 2025)
  • Strong Start To 2025 For Duffy Insurance As It Expands Into West Newbury (2025)
  • Cowan Insurance Agency Haverhill, MA (September 2024)
  • Byam Bros.-Mahoney Insurance Agency Lowell, MA (December 2023)
  • DeAngelis Trinity Insurance Agency Framingham, MA (October 2023)
  • Lauranzano Insurance Agency Beverly, MA (October 2023)
  • Boyd Neelon Insurance Agency Sudbury, MA (April 2023)
  • B&M Insurance Agency Wakefield, MA (December 2022)
  • Allan Insurance Agency Salem, MA (June 2022)
  • A.J. George Insurance Agency Peabody, MA (Sept 2021)
  • Charles A. Slee Insurance Agency Marblehead, MA (Aug 2021)
  • Barry and O’Connor Lynn, MA (Dec 2020)
  • N. Pingree Insurance Agency Georgetown, MA (July 2020)

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