Bedford Business Celebrates 20 Years

BEDFORD – In 1992, Acadia Insurance Company was founded as a response to the Maine Workers’ Compensation crisis.

Since then, the company has grown into a leading regional property casualty insurance carrier and reliable business partner serving independent insurance agents and their business customers throughout New England and New York.

Today, Acadia Insurance employs 380 insurance professionals at six local branches located throughout its service area. Backed by the financial strength of its parent, W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), Acadia Insurance is poised for additional growth and success. 

“The key to Acadia’s twenty years of success in the insurance industry has been knowledge of our local markets, focus on commercial insurance and a steadfast commitment to working in close collaboration with our agency partners,” said Doug Nelson, President, Acadia Insurance. “This local model embodies our vision of ‘Closer Coverage’ as we feel a strong sense of responsibility to provide the best insurance solution to the customers in the communities we operate because that’s our community, too.  We will continue to execute this approach with a trusted and true understanding of our agents and customers.”

Agents like Robert Wieczorek, President, Wieczorek Insurance, out of Manchester, New Hampshire. Back in 1999, Wieczorek was one of the first New Hampshire agents to work with Acadia Insurance when it expanded its local presence to New Hampshire.

“Over the years, the insurance cycle has had its share of ups and down, but Acadia came in at the right time to smooth out the bumps and deliver much-needed service and product,” said Wieczorek. “When I think back to when we first partnered with Acadia, they came in with a desire to be a different carrier, and in truth they are, because they do what most companies just talk about. They continue to stay well-connected to the market they serve.” 

Wieczorek added that Acadia continually delivers on its promise to provide a complete insurance solution for a diverse appetite of businesses.

“Working with Acadia has been such a breath of fresh air because of their ‘can-do’ attitude.”

For more information about Acadia Insurance and its history, please visit www.acadiainsurance.com, or follow the celebration on Facebook at www.facebook.com/acadiainsurance.