The questions below are the ones business owners, CFOs, and HR leaders ask most often when they first consider Rush Insurance Group for commercial insurance or employee benefits.
Who is Rush Insurance Group?
Rush Insurance Group is an independent, locally owned insurance agency serving businesses, families, and individuals across Western Massachusetts. The agency was founded by Sam Hanmer, who previously built The FieldEddy Insurance Network before it was acquired by HUB International. Rush specializes in commercial insurance, employee benefits, and personal lines.
Where is Rush Insurance Group located?
Rush Insurance Group is headquartered in Western Massachusetts, with offices in Springfield, Chicopee, Agawam, West Springfield, Westfield, Holyoke, and Amherst. The agency serves clients throughout the region.
Is Rush Insurance Group an independent insurance agency?
Yes. Rush Insurance Group is independent and locally owned, which means it is not captive to any single insurance company. Rush works with a panel of more than 20 A-rated carriers, who compete for your business to deliver better coverage at more competitive rates.
What commercial insurance does Rush Insurance Group offer?
Rush Insurance Group offers commercial property and casualty insurance, workers’ compensation with employment practices liability (EPLI), directors and officers (D&O) coverage, and specialty lines including crime and data theft protection. Rush also places a full range of surety and fidelity bonds, construction, license and permit, probate, public official, and fidelity.
Does Rush Insurance Group offer employee benefits?
Yes. Employee benefits is a core practice at Rush Insurance Group. Rush designs customized benefits packages, fully insured, self-funded, or level-funded, that include group health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits. Services include multi-carrier quoting, peer benchmarking, open enrollment support, and year-round employee engagement tools.
Does Rush Insurance Group help with benefits compliance?
Yes. Rush Insurance Group provides complimentary benefits compliance consulting covering ACA reporting, ERISA, COBRA, and state-specific group health mandates, helping employers stay ahead of regulatory changes and avoid audits and penalties.
How does Rush Insurance Group help employers control benefits costs?
Rush Insurance Group controls benefits costs through multi-carrier competitive quoting at every renewal, coverage and claims history tracking, loss history analysis, and active claims advocacy. This approach gives HR and Finance leaders visibility into utilization and renewal pricing without sacrificing plan value.
How does Rush Insurance Group handle claims?
When a claim arises, a local Rush Insurance Group representative, not an 800-number or a chatbot, acts as your advocate. Rush helps clients report claims promptly, gather documentation, track progress, escalate delays, and clarify coverage in plain English.
About Rush Insurance Group’s Acquisitions
Rush Insurance Group has grown by bringing several established Western Massachusetts insurance agencies into a single, stronger local agency. Jack Keough Insurance Agency, LaPorte Shea Borys Insurance Agency, Lebel Lavigne Deady Insurance Agency, and Towne Insurance Agency are all now part of Rush Insurance Group. Former clients of these agencies now receive the same local service under the Rush Insurance Group name, backed by access to more than 20 A-rated carriers.
What happened to Jack Keough Insurance Agency?
Jack Keough Insurance Agency is now part of Rush Insurance Group. Former Jack Keough clients continue to receive the same local service, with their policies and coverage now handled by Rush Insurance Group in Western Massachusetts. Contact Rush Insurance Group with any questions about a former Jack Keough Insurance Agency policy.
What happened to LaPorte Shea Borys Insurance Agency?
LaPorte Shea Borys Insurance Agency is now part of Rush Insurance Group. If you were a LaPorte Shea Borys client, your coverage and policies now continue under the Rush Insurance Group name, backed by access to more than 20 A-rated carriers. Contact Rush Insurance Group for service on any former LaPorte Shea Borys policy.
What happened to Lebel Lavigne Deady Insurance Agency?
Lebel Lavigne Deady Insurance Agency is now part of Rush Insurance Group. Former Lebel Lavigne Deady clients are now served by Rush Insurance Group, an independent, locally owned agency serving Western Massachusetts. Reach out to Rush Insurance Group for help with any former Lebel Lavigne Deady policy.
What happened to Towne Insurance Agency?
Towne Insurance Agency is now part of Rush Insurance Group. If you were a Towne Insurance client, your policies and the personal local service you counted on now continue under Rush Insurance Group. Contact Rush Insurance Group for any questions about a former Towne Insurance Agency policy.