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Farmers Independent Agency Team

Nine out of 10 people want to buy their insurance from a local adviser. That’s why Farmers and Foremost have joined forces to offer a unique choice to independent agents with the in-depth knowledge, proven experience, and commitment to customer service that represent our brands both expertly and professionally. Our network of top independent agencies on the East Coast is active in 12 states: Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

Farmers Value Proposition
The nation’s third-largest home and auto carrier plus the top specialty product carrier in the U.S.
The strength of our parent company, Zurich Financial Services Group
A product portfolio unprecedented in the industry
Long-term partnerships with independent agents
Competitive compensation
A.M. Best “A” rating
Expertise in every product
Knowledgeable marketing field teams who know your territory
Responsive agent service
Strong brand identities
Full marketing support
National and local advertising
e-Business solutions: web-enabled agency interface and online commissions and reports

The foundation of a solid agency partnership is the strong local presence of our marketing field teams, offering the prompt updates and immediate backup agents require. Ours is a personal approach to agency service, supported by thorough product knowledge and advanced systems, that makes doing business together a pleasure.

Partnering with Farmers and Foremost If you’re an independent agent in one of our 12 Eastern states who would like to represent prestigious Farmers and Foremost, contact a local marketing representative.

Contact a Local Marketing Representative

To explore representing Farmers and Foremost as an independent agent, contact a Territory Manager (TM) or District Manager (DM) in one of our 12 East Coast states.

Connecticut
Art Jennings, TM, 860-648-2981
Pam Salvatore, DM, 860-529-1646

Georgia
Kevin Patton, TM, 770-252-0112
Dave Skeel, TM, 770-979-5762

Kentucky
Karen Fisk, TM, 859-282-7250
LuAnn Walcott, DM, 502-244-7119

Louisiana
Trish Bump, DM, 225-275-0980
Dalton Thames, TM, 601-936-7040

Maine
Kevin Desmond, TM, 207-829-6700
Bev MacMillan, DM, 207-929-5638

Maryland
Tom Bertrand, TM, 410-560-9819
Elaine Emerick, TM, 410-329-9577
Lisa Petza, DM, 410-879-0860

Mississippi
Karen Weeks, TM, 601-878-9360
Dalton Thames, TM, 601-936-7040

New Hampshire
Dick Pelletier, TM, 603-743-5100
Pam Salvatore, DM, 860-529-1646

New York
Joe Aiello, TM, 315-737-3184
Kathy Curtin, TM, 585-396-0408
Roy Denny, TM, 845-876-4789
Gloria Fryer, DM, 315-866-4945
Cathy Indelicato, TM, 315-704-0115
Colleen Romeiser, DM, 716-289-3256
Lori Savachka, DM, 315-336-4630

North Carolina
Ted Dale, TM, 704-847-3102
C.J. Masters, DM, 336-644-1864

Pennsylvania
Chuck Boyer, DM, 814-467-0228
Valerie Pendleton, DM, 412-821-9102

Vermont
Dick Pelletier, TM, 603-743-5100
Pam Salvatore, DM, 860-529-1646