The Dowd Agencies Acquires Royer Camp & Associated Insurance in Vermont

HOLYOKE — The Dowd Agencies, the oldest insurance agency in Massachusetts under continuous family ownership, today announced it is acquiring Royer Camp & Associated Insurance in Newport, Vt.

Founded more than 50 years ago, Royer Camp & Associated Insurance has earned the trust of generations of Vermont and New Hampshire families and businesses by providing highly personalized service and tailored personal and commercial coverage. In keeping with that legacy, the agency will continue to operate under the name Royer Camp & Associated Insurance, a Member of the Dowd Agencies. Local customers will work with the same staff in the same location, with no changes to day-to-day service, policies, points of contact, or coverage.

“Royer Camp is exactly the kind of agency we believe in partnering with. It has deep roots, a reputation for trusted advice, and service delivered by people who live in and care about the community,” said John Dowd Jr., president and CEO of the Dowd Agencies. “We’re here to support what they’ve built and to help ensure that local customers can rely on this team for decades to come.”

By joining the Dowd Agencies, Royer Camp customers will gain access to broader carrier options and expanded resources, while continuing to receive the same relationship-driven service they have always known.

This marks the Dowd Agencies’ second location in Vermont, joining Lonergan & Thomas Insurance in Bennington, and complements its six offices serving communities across Western Mass.