Acadia Insurance recognizes Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc. with "Distinguished Partner" award

Acadia Insurance, a W. R. Berkley Company, recently commemorated Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc. for writing more than $5 million in premium with the company. To celebrate this milestone, Acadia commissioned a handcrafted, artisan grandfather clock and delivered it to Eastern States' office. "Eastern States and Acadia Insurance have enjoyed a longstanding partnership and a shared business philosophy," said Doug Nelson., president, Acadia. "This clock is a symbol of our commitment and congratulations to Eastern States for reaching this milestone and being highly successful in executing quality commercial insurance programs for their clients throughout the region." "Over the years, Eastern States Insurance has built a long list of satisfied clients, and Acadia has been very responsive in helping us support our clients' needs and our mission," said Newton Johnson, president, Eastern States. "Receiving this clock marks the common focus and the stable relationship shared by Acadia and Eastern States as we continue to provide services needed throughout the Northeast." "We have developed a partnership with Acadia, much like the partnership we have with each of our clients," said Oscar Johnson, executive vice president, Eastern States. "Acadiaunderstands that we are committed to providing our clients with timely, consistent service and the underwriting expertise needed for our specialized client base." Eastern States Insurance has been serving the insurance, bonding and risk management needs of businesses throughout the United States since 1972. Founded by William Johnson, Eastern States Insurance is currently owned and managed by Newton and Oscar Johnson, sons of the founder. Eastern States Insurance provides creative, cost-effective solutions in property casualty insurance specializing in the construction, manufacturing and transportation industries. The delivery of the unique grandfather clock created by Portland, Maine artist, Jamie Johnston, serves as recognition to Eastern States Insurance for their excellence and to acknowledge their long-term commitment to Acadia Insurance, their customers and the local community. Acadia implemented the clock incentive program in 1992, and Eastern States is the 34th agency to receive a grandfather clock. Acadia Insurance is a regional company offering commercial and specialty property casualty insurance coverages through independent insurance agents with local offices in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. Acadia Insurance is a member company of W.R. Berkley Corp., an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States.