MEMIC Welcomes NBT Insurance Agency, LLC as Champion Circle Partner

March 26, 2024

(PORTLAND, Maine) —Workers’ compensation specialist MEMIC is excited to announce that NBT Insurance Agency, LLC of Norwich, NY, has been appointed to its esteemed Champion Circle program. This appointment is a testament to NBT Insurance Agency's commitment to excellence in serving policyholders and places them among the elite agents in the insurance industry.

"Our Champion Circle agency partners are the essential link between our policyholders and the value that MEMIC brings to employers' obligation to provide workers' compensation insurance and protect the well-being of their employees," said Jeff Funk, Eastern Region President of MEMIC. "Agencies that qualify for this premier status go beyond meeting numerical benchmarks. They consistently demonstrate the behaviors that place them among the elite in the industry."

Being selected for MEMIC's Champion Circle program underscores NBT Insurance Agency's reputation as a proven winner within the community. They are known for their exceptional business partnerships with employers and carriers, aligning with the values that guide MEMIC's daily work—conscientiousness, curiosity, expertise development, and building strong partnerships through trust and transparency.

“NBT Insurance Agency is honored to be invited into MEMIC’s elite Champion Circle program. MEMIC’s impeccable reputation as a premier Workers’ Compensation carrier focused on employee safety and superior claims management aligns with the goals of our clients, their employees, and our risk management advisors,” said Tucker Lounsbury, President of NBT Insurance. “We also see strong alignment between MEMIC’s culture and the core values we continue to build upon at NBT Insurance and our sister company, NBT Bank. As a Champion Circle agency, our team will be in a unique position to deliver on the exceptional franchise value that is reserved for this elite group of agencies.”

MEMIC's Champion Circle Program is built upon an agency selection process that starts with personal relationships developed locally in each state and territory. It ensures that only the most professional agencies, like NBT Insurance Agency, are chosen to represent MEMIC.

"We are thrilled to welcome NBT Insurance Agency to our prestigious Champion Circle program," said Jim Keck, Northeast Territory Manager at MEMIC. "Their commitment to excellence in both the industry and the community makes them a perfect addition to our network of elite agency partners. NBT Insurance Agency has not only met the stringent performance criteria but has consistently proven to be a great business partner."

NBT Insurance Agency's appointment to the Champion Circle program is a testament to their unwavering commitment serving policyholders and their dedication to cultivating strong and lasting partnerships. Their inclusion in this prestigious group further strengthens MEMIC's ability to provide exceptional workers' compensation insurance coverage focused on workforce safety and expert claims management.

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About MEMIC
The MEMIC Group includes MEMIC Indemnity Company, MEMIC Casualty Company, and parent company Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company; all rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best. The MEMIC Group holds licenses to write workers’ compensation across the entire country. The group insures and serves more than 20,000 employers and their estimated 300,000 employees with dedicated safety and injury management service teams from Maine to Florida.

About NBT Insurance Agency
Founded in 1894, NBT Insurance Agency provides risk management and insurance solutions to a broad range of industries including public entity, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, construction, wholesale/retail, and health care. In addition, NBT Insurance offers consumers a full menu of personal insurance options, including home, auto, life, disability and long-term care. The Agency’s parent company is NBT Bancorp Inc.