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Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Named as One of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI APRIL 2025 – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. (S&S) is proud to announce its 13th consecutive recognition as one of Rhode Island’s Best Places to Work in 2025, 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 64 companies.
Companies from Rhode Island entered the two-part survey process to determine the 2025 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.
“We’re proud to once again be named one of Rhode Island’s Best Places to Work in 2025,” said Andrew Fotopulos, Chairman & Trustee of Starkweather & Shepley Insurance. “This recognition reflects our ongoing dedication to our employees and our commitment to cultivating a workplace built on trust and empowerment—values that naturally extend to the way we serve our clients every day.”
Starkweather & Shepley is committed to maintaining an innovative and forward-thinking environment that benefits both its employees and clients. With over 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.
Founded in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is the 61st 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.
