Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (S&S) is pleased to welcome Thomas DiCarlo to our Personal Insurance Division as the Personal Lines President. Thomas will lead, execute, and innovate Personal Insurance Practices.
“It is with utmost joy and enthusiasm that I share the news of my appointment as the President of Personal Insurance at Starkweather,” stated Thomas. “I firmly believe that the foundation of any successful endeavor lies in the strength of the team, and I have full confidence in our collective abilities to surpass expectations and set new benchmarks within the industry. The Starkweather legacy is synonymous with trust, reliability, and innovation, and I am honored to be entrusted with furthering these values as we forge ahead into the future. I am genuinely excited about the possibilities that lie ahead, and I invite you all to join me on this remarkable adventure. To each member of the Starkweather family, thank you for your warm welcome and the trust you have placed in me. I am truly grateful for this incredible opportunity and cannot wait to begin this thrilling chapter together.”
“We are very excited to be welcoming Thomas to our leadership team. Personal Lines of Insurance is our 2nd largest discipline, servicing over 20,000. clients throughout New England, the Cape & Islands, and nationally including two (2) offices on the east and west coast of Florida.
Thomas will certainly refine and expand on our valued Select and Private Client personal insurance brands. His passion, commitment, and drive to innovate personal lines was day-one apparent.” Commented Larry Keefe, Chairman & CEO.
Thomas brings with him 12 years of experience as a Personal Insurance Professional. In his former role as Vice President and Regional Executive at PURE Insurance, Thomas was responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operations of the company in the New York region. He implemented effective business strategies, managed key relationships, and ensured the delivery of exceptional service to members and brokers alike. Through his leadership, Thomas made a significant impact in fueling growth and upholding PURE’s esteemed reputation as a trusted insurer in the region. Thomas will be based out of the East Providence office but will have a presence in all Starkweather offices.
An Additional 27 Stakeholder Promotions and Officer Advancements Were Announced
Earlier this summer, in June, the brokerage firm announced that a cohort of promotions and advancements for an additional 27 employees during the company’s annual meeting.
“Our people make our organization. Our leaders are foundational and fundamental to our current and future success. Congratulations to this class of 2023 the 27 aforementioned diverse, talented professionals that lean in daily for our associates, clients, and the firm. At Starkweather, we are absolutely in it together” shared Larry Keefe Chairman & CEO.
“We have the most talented insurance professionals within the insurance industry, and we thank all our associates for their hard work and dedication to Starkweather & Shepley. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Congratulations to the 27 associates that we have the privilege to work with on a daily basis and had the honor to promote at our June 2023 Board of Directors meeting.” added Andrew Fotopulos, EVP of Starkweather & Shepley, and President of S&S Insurance Corp. of MA.
“Congratulation to the 27 associates on their promotions in 2023. They all have displayed true leadership and commitment to their clients in a challenging time in the insurance industry. The board is proud to recognize them for their dedication and hard work. Commented, Peter Plumb, EVP & COO of Starkweather & Shepley, and President of RISCO.
The following is a list of those individuals from the company’s website:
Board of Directors
Senior Vice Presidents
- Russell Corner II
- Christina Giuliani
- Michael McCabe
Vice Presidents
- Jonathan Cuneo
- Thomas Di Carlo
- Brien Johnston
- Kiley Prime
- Michael Prentiss
Assistant Vice Presidents
- Hollie Archetto
- Sandy Benigno
- Robin Cahill
- David Deblois
- Raquel Jones
- Michael Kass
- Ruth Leber
- Ashley Motta
- Heather Resnik
- Alicia Vazquez
RISCO Insurance Brokerage Inc.
- Christina Giuliani, Senior Vice President
- Bopha Dunbar. Assistant Vice President
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Corp. of MA
- Elizabeth Basile, Senior Vice President
- Jason Marcell, Senior Vice President
- Elizabeth Harrington, Vice President
- Lisa Stone, Vice President
- Celeste Carlson, Assistant Vice President
Martha’s Vineyard Insurance Agency Inc.
- Zackary Bernard, Assistant Vice President
- Celeste Santee, Assistant Vice President
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 Middletown, & Westerly, RI, Bristol, and Shelton, CT; Westwood, Sturbridge, and Martha’s Vineyard, MA: Palm Beach Gardens and Naples, FL.
