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Stefan Petrella, SPetrella@starshep.com
Starkweather & Shepley Featured in Providence Business News’s America250 Series
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI May 2026 – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. has been featured in Providence Business News’s America250 series, a special editorial initiative recognizing Rhode Island companies whose longevity and impact have helped shape the state’s business community ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
As part of the feature, CEO & Chairman Andrew J. Fotopulos was interviewed for the publication’s weekly series highlighting Rhode Island’s oldest companies.
The article reflects on Starkweather & Shepley’s nearly 150 years of independence, growth, and commitment to its clients, associates, and community through generations of change.
Founded in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley remains one of the nation’s oldest and largest privately held insurance brokerages. The firm continues to invest in top-tier talent to meet the sophisticated needs of its clients across a broad range of industries.
To view the full article, click here.
If you are interested in learning more about the history of Starkweather & Shepley, follow this link: https://starshep.com/about-us/history
About Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Founded in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is the 59th largest insurance brokerage firm in the U.S. and a recognized Top 10 Best Places to Work in Insurance, mid-sized company by Business Insurance. Privately held in trust since 1935, S&S specializes in commercial, personal, and employee benefits insurance, as well as risk management services. Through its partnership with Assurex Global, S&S also offers national and international expertise. The firm is headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island, with additional locations in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida.
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