Hull Maynard Agency History

Hull Maynard arrived in Rutland July 1, 1962. For sixteen years he was a partner in the former Jones-Maynard Agency.

In 1978 he formed the present Agency. After a brief stay at the Service Building, we have occupied 105 Center Street, next to the Park and across from the Rutland Fire Station.

The Agency has always divided its sales equally between personal homes, autos, life, health and commercial property, liability, workers compensation and other business insurance. In addition we have resources to meet demands for Long Term Care, Life and Disability and Health insurance policies.

We have represented Travelers Insurance Company since 1978 as well as 10 or more regional companies all these 22 years.

There is only one difference by which to measure insurance agencies. We all sell for reputable companies. Hull Maynard Agency prides itself on the service we provide our customers. Whether it is patiently explaining the arcane language of a particular policy, searching for the most economical policy, or, assuring us that each claim is settled promptly and fairly. . we want each customer to have a certain comfort level knowing they can call us anytime with questions and problems.

We recognize the importance of automation to our Agencyˆs success and to that end we are up to date with both hardware and software. This ever changing and expensive investment will be the future key to building market share and profitability.

The U.S. Mail will be used less and less. Applications and policies will be completed and forwarded to companies by FAX and e-mail. Sometimes they will be completed by the customer on their home computer and electronically forwarded through our Agency to the companies.

On July 1, 1999 the Agency purchased the Clinton Thomas Insurance Agency. It had been in existence since 1923. During those years it had acquired other agencies. First the Wimett Agency of Pittsford, then Bove-McGinnis of Rutland, and Ralph Stafford Agency of Wallingford were purchased. The Stafford Agency had its own office next to the Hart Memorial Library that we continue to operate.

The insurance agency business is ever changing. Many of you reading this have probably heard that banks will be selling insurance some day. What you may not have heard is that insurance agencies can provide home equity, car and personal loans. We can provide those services at very competitive rates.

In conclusion, the service sector of the insurance and financial worlds can and should remain local and personal. It is your local agent at claim time that works behind the scenes to assure you of quality and timely settlements for losses to homes, businesses, autos and other property.