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Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Named as One of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI MAY 2024– Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. (S&S) is proud to announce its 12th consecutive recognition as one of Rhode Island’s Best Places to Work in 2024, as awarded by Providence Business News. This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Rhode Island, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce, and businesses. The list of Best Places to Work in Rhode Island is made up of 67 companies.
Companies from Rhode Island entered the two-part survey process to determine the 2024 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings.
“Our mission, which entails our dedication to our clients, associates, and community, is inherently intertwined. Fostering an empowering workplace environment for our employees isn’t merely rhetoric, it’s a pivotal aspect of our mission. We owe this recognition to our associates for cultivating a culture that enables our organization to flourish and gain acknowledgment. They merit all commendations and accolades,” stated Andrew Fotopulos, Executive Vice President & Trustee at Starkweather & Shepley Insurance.
Starkweather & Shepley is committed to maintaining an innovative and forward-thinking environment that benefits both its employees and clients. With 145 years of industry experience, the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, and Commitment continue to guide its operations and shape its workplace culture.
About Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Established in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is presently the largest independent agency in Rhode Island and the 61st 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. Starkweather & Shepley, held in Trust since 1935, 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 and Newport, Middletown, & Westerly, RI, Bristol, and Shelton, CT; Westwood, Sturbridge, and Martha’s Vineyard, MA: Palm Beach Gardens and Naples, FL.
