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Starkweather & Shepley Announces 2024 Leadership Change

February 23, 2024 by AC Editor

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. (S&S) has announced a leadership succession plan. Larry Keefe, Chairman & CEO, will be retiring June 2024. Effective June 15th, 2024, Andrew Fotopulos will take over as Chairman, and Peter Plumb will be named CEO.

Andy and Peter both have fifteen years of experience working with Starkweather & Shepley and have held many leadership positions within the organization.

Larry, current Chairman and CEO stated, “I have worked very closely with both Peter and Andy over the years, and I am proud to hand over the reins to these two dedicated & experienced leaders.

About Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. 

Established in 1879, Starweather & Shepley is presently the largest independent agency in Rhode Island and the 63rd largest Insurance brokerage firm in the U.S., along with being a top 10 Best Places to Work in Insurance, large-sized company, by Business Insurance.

Held in Trust since 1935, Starkweather & Shepley 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, Newport, Middletown, and Westerly, RI, Bristol, and Shelton, CT, Westwood, Sturbridge, and Martha’s Vineyard, MA: Palm Beach Gardens and Naples, FL.

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