A repeat winner of the SouthCoast Media Group’s award for Best Insurance Agency, Sylvia Group uses SPS – the SG Protection System – to empower businesses and individuals with performance-based insurance, benefits and financial planning programs. SPS makes our clients active participants in managing risk and containing premiums, resulting in coverage that is both customized and cost-effective. Our areas of business insurance expertise include medical device and other forms of manufacturing, property management and development, municipalities and other nonprofit organizations, construction companies and contractors, and the food and hospitality industry. Our personal insurance products include the basics of home, auto and life, as well as specialty coverages such as cyber, watercraft and valuable items. In addition to making a difference for our clients, we make a difference for our community as a whole by actively supporting and serving many of southern New England’s most reputable and effective nonprofit organizations and institutions. We make a difference for our employees, too, providing competitive wages and benefits, state-of-the-art training and education, ample community service opportunities and an office environment that proves a workplace can be fun as well as professional. In 2020, Sylvia Group became an Alera Group company, enabling us to combine the local, personal service for which we're known with the scope and resources of a national firm.

Insurance, Employee Benefits, and Financial Services

Hi, we’re HUB. We advise businesses and individuals on how to reach their goals. When you partner with us, you’re at the center of a vast network of risk, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management specialists that bring clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy. So you’re ready for tomorrow. About Hub International Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited (Hub) is a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services. From offices located throughout North America, Hub’s vast network of specialists provides peace of mind on what matters most by protecting clients through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions. For more information, please visit hubinternational.com.

Karam Financial Group's Providence, RI office stands out as a prominent player in the insurance brokerage landscape, boasting a substantial presence in the region. With a focus on employer benefits, this larger office has honed its expertise in catering to the needs of local and regional employers, particularly excelling in the realms of medical and ancillary benefits. Distinguishing itself through a diverse clientele, Karam Financial Group has successfully serviced top-tier organizations, including Baycoast Bank, G Lopes Construction, and Inkhouse. These clients span industries such as depository credit intermediation, heavy and civil engineering construction, and advertising/public relations, showcasing the broker's versatility across sectors. Aligning with its commitment to local engagement, Karam Financial Group is an integral part of a local brokerage firm, emphasizing its connection to the community and understanding of regional dynamics. Notably, the broker has demonstrated a commendable track record working with midsize employers, reflecting its ability to navigate the nuanced challenges of this market segment. With a wealth of experience and a client-centric approach, Karam Financial Group's Providence office emerges as a strategic partner for employers seeking comprehensive and tailored insurance solutions. Their proven success with employers of similar scale and diverse industries underscores their capacity to deliver effective benefits strategies in a dynamic business landscape.

Nestled in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, P2 stands as a trusted ally for businesses navigating the complex landscape of employee benefits. With a steadfast commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client, P2 takes a personalized approach to crafting comprehensive benefit solutions. Their expertise extends beyond mere compliance, delving into the realm of strategic planning to ensure that businesses like LIFESPAN CORPORATION not only meet regulatory standards but also thrive in attracting and retaining top talent. What sets P2 apart is their unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. Beyond offering a suite of benefits packages, they prioritize clear communication and ongoing support, serving as a reliable partner every step of the way. Drawing upon years of experience and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving benefits landscape, P2 empowers businesses to make informed decisions that positively impact their bottom line and the well-being of their employees. In a world where employee benefits are more critical than ever, P2 stands as a beacon of expertise and reliability, helping businesses in Providence and beyond navigate the complexities of benefits administration with confidence and ease.

At Risk Strategies, we help our clients protect those things that matter most to them. We help them see the way forward in a complex world with specialty insight, practical advice, and custom insurance with a vast network of specialists in Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Private Client, as well as Consulting Services and Financial and Wealth Management solutions. We are a different kind of insurance brokerage – bringing a strategic, holistic, specialist approach to our clients, so they can face the future with confidence. We are the 9th largest privately held insurance broker in the US with over 30 specialty practices, 200+ locations, and 5,000 team members (and counting!). We love what we do, and it shows. For five straight years, we were named one of the Best Places to Work by Business Insurance. In 2024, we earned certification as a Great Place to Work. Risk Strategies is an Accession Risk Management Group company, a family of specialty insurance distribution and risk management companies powered by a shared vision of delivering a superior client and employee experience.

Employee Family Protection is not just our name – it’s what we do. We assist employees in protecting themselves and their families with informed benefit decisions. Our clients value their employees benefit enrollment process, therefore, we are committed to offering valuable benefit advisement, cutting edge enrollment and billing technology, administrative support, proprietary billing solutions, and enrollment services to each client as needed. Our clients are assigned a dedicated team of experts equipped for their workforce’s needs before, during, and after the enrollment process. Over the last 43 years our growing staff has been devoted to holding a place as a national leader in the benefit service industry. Employee Family Protection provides innovative solutions for a better benefit experience.

Partners Together - Endless Possibilities Hilb Group provides the resources of a big insurance broker and the attentive, personal service of a small agency. Our people are our greatest strength. Our values of trust, passion, integrity and growth drive our actions to benefit every client. Managing Risk Your risk profile doesn’t matter – Hilb paints a very wide portrait. We have more than 30 industry specialties, which gives our clients and brokers a unique advantage. We form enduring partnerships to get the best results every time, and work with the top insurers to provide a huge range of high-quality choices, matched exactly to your needs. About Hilb Group Founded in 2009, Hilb Group is a Top 25 middle market independent insurance broker. Hilb Group offers expertise in property & casualty, employee benefits, and retirement services to business and individuals throughout the nation.

Nestled in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, Clark Agency stands as a trusted advisor in the realm of employee benefits. With a dedicated team committed to empowering businesses with tailored solutions, they bring a wealth of experience to the table. Specializing in serving self-funded employers, Clark Agency understands the intricate dynamics of managing employee benefits effectively. Their client roster reads like a testament to their expertise, including esteemed organizations like BOSTON INSURANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST - DFE, ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENTS, INC., and NATIONAL INTEGRATED INDUSTRIES. At mayboneeclark.com, businesses can discover a partner poised to navigate the complexities of the benefits landscape with precision and care. From comprehensive consulting to personalized strategies, Clark Agency is the beacon of reliability for businesses seeking to enhance their employee benefits programs.

At Starkweather & Shepley, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of our clients. It is within this spirit that we can confidently facilitate an effective relationship to assist our clients in managing and reducing their ultimate cost of risk. Our teams of professionals possess the requisite intellectual capital to properly analyze operational, financial, and strategic risk – to best protect your bottom line. www.starshep.com Media/Press Inquiries - Stefan Petrella, [email protected]

Trust, integrity, and a long-term commitment to the client are what make our firm special. G9 Financial takes a holistic approach to a client's planning needs, bringing together new ideas, professional experience, and knowledge to work for the benefit of the client. We believe that our independent objectivity can mean a world of difference when planning for your future. We are partnered with Cambridge Investment Research (CIR). CIR is recognized as one of the nation’s top independent broker dealer, and their unparalleled service and cutting-edge technology allows us to offer our clients comprehensive financial services. Registered Representative, Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Girard Financial Group, LLC and Cambridge are not affiliated. Please view our website for disclosures: https://www.g9financial.com/disclosures/

Patriot is a national agency specializing in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty and Personal insurance solutions. Backed by growth equity investors GI Partners and Summit Partners, Patriot is among the fastest-growing insurance services firms in the United States.