MARINE PRACTICE GROUP
Starkweather & Shepley
Local Expertise, National Capabilities
Established in 1879 with a marine focus, Starkweather & Shepley is presently the largest Independent Agency in Rhode Island, the 57th largest Insurance Brokerage firm in the U.S. 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.
Through our Assurex Global membership, Starkweather & Shepley has access to market information, benchmarking, and additional resources to meet the needs of clients with complex exposures. Additionally, the Assurex network shares best practices to ensure that, as your local Assurex representative, Starkweather & Shepley is on the cutting edge of insurance and risk management innovation.
• 34th Largest Independent Insurance Brokerage Firm in the U.S.
• 57th Largest Broker in the U.S
• An Partner.
Marine Business Capabilities
• Licensed nationally in all 50 states
• International capabilities through our partnership with Assurex Global
• Boat Yards
• Ship Yards
• Boat Builders
• Marinas
• Marine Contractors
• Yacht Clubs
• Hull/P&I for Charters, Ferry Services, Tug & Barge Operations
• USL&H, Jones Act, State Act Workers Comp, Maritime Employers Liability
• Cyber Coverage
• Directors & Officers
• 24/7 In-House Marine Claims
• 24/7 Claims concierge team
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Our Approach
Trusted Advisors
Our approach is consultative and comprehensive by design. We provide the following deliverables for our clients and prospective clients:
In-depth policy analyses provided for current and prospective clients
Comprehensive policy proposals
Renewal summaries with marketing overviews on an annual basis
Deep-rooting and long-standing relationships with all commercial marine insurers in the continental US
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For Our Clients
Annual, semi-annual, or quarterly reviews. Depending on how frequently our clients wish to be contacted, and how involved in their insurance portfolio they wish to be, we use a custom approach to proactively re-evaluate the insurance portfolio to fit developing needs.
We have an in-house claims team on call to help our clients understand the claims process and to advocate on their behalf through an active claim.
Our portfolio managers and executives frequently attend continuing education classes to be up to date on the latest market trends and offerings. These classes are often taken towards Marine specific designations which are tailored to helping us best be able to service our clients evolving needs.
We have continuing conversation with our carriers to be on the forefront of any new coverage offerings which may be applicable to our clints. Most recently, Cyber Liability Coverage.
The marine team is heavily involved and dedicated to the marine trades. Most members are involved in associations within the marine industry.
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Meet Your Team
Jay Frechette VP, Marine Practice Leader jfrechette@starshep.com
Paul Murray Yacht/Private Client Risk Advisor pmurray@starshep.com
Raquel Jones AVP, Marine Senior Analyst rjones@starshep.com
Nathan Oberg Marine Account Executive noberg@starshep.com
Linda Wagner AVP, Marine Program Manager lwagner@starshep.com
Suzanne Veilleux Marine Account Executive sveilleux@starshep.com
Crista Larochelle Marine Account Executive clarochelle@starshep.com
Stefan Petrella SVP, Director of Business Development spetrella@starshep.com
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Commitment to You.
For over 140 years we have provided a focused and dedicated approach to our clients. We welcome the opportunity to be of service to you for all of your personal and professional insurance needs.
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