Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Insurance & Reinsurance Brokerage in Boston
Founded in 1919, Thomas E. Sears has built a legacy of excellence in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. As a fourth-generation family business, we combine deep industry expertise with personalized service, prioritizing prompt technical proficiency and marketing flexibility. Our team serves clients globally, designing tailored risk management solutions for diverse industries including food manufacturing, aviation, chemical, and heavy equipment sectors.With over a century of experience, we maintain strong relationships with U.S., London, and Continental markets while upholding the core values established by our founder. Our commitment to innovation and client-centric service continues through dedicated departments specializing in excess liability, special risks, and property insurance programs.
Services
Property Insurance
Casualty Insurance
Reinsurance Solutions
Workers Compensation
Excess Liability
Cyber Liability
Directors & Officers Insurance
Aircraft Insurance
Environmental Insurance
Surety Bonds
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of specialized insurance and reinsurance expertise
- Our fourth-generation family business combines tradition with modern solutions
- We provide technical proficiency in high-risk industry-specific coverages
- Our team maintains strong relationships with global insurance markets
- We deliver customized solutions through dedicated specialty departments
Services
Property Insurance
We design comprehensive property insurance programs protecting against physical damage risks for commercial properties worldwide. Our expertise includes placement of complex coverages for specialized assets across industries like manufacturing, aviation, and heavy equipment sectors.
Casualty Insurance
Our casualty insurance solutions address legal liability exposures through tailored coverage options. We specialize in excess liability programs and specialized casualty risks for businesses facing complex liability challenges in high-exposure industries.
Reinsurance Solutions
We provide treaty and facultative reinsurance programs that optimize risk distribution for insurers. Our market relationships enable strategic placement of reinsurance coverages that enhance capacity and improve risk profiles for our clients.
Cyber Liability Insurance
Our cyber liability coverage addresses digital risks through comprehensive technology insurance programs. We help clients mitigate financial losses from data breaches, network security failures, and other technology-related exposures in today's digital landscape.
Directors & Officers Insurance
We offer specialized coverage protecting company leadership against legal claims related to corporate governance decisions. Our D&O insurance solutions address financial risks from management actions while supporting board accountability and corporate responsibility.
People
Thomas E. Sears
Founder
Founded Thomas E. Sears in 1919 establishing core values of hard work and client service that continue guiding the four-generation family business today.
Richard W. Sears Jr.
President/Director
Licensed Massachusetts insurance broker with degrees from Northeastern University, Richard has led the company since 1976 maintaining family business principles through strategic leadership.
Benjamin W. Sears
Executive Vice President/Director
MBA graduate from Boston College with experience in excess liability and reinsurance, Ben oversees operations while continuing family commitment to technical excellence in insurance brokerage.
Walter Ingrao
Senior Vice President
Insurance industry veteran leading property and reinsurance departments with expertise in global market negotiations and complex risk placement solutions for commercial clients.
Joan Martino
Vice President
Experienced insurance professional managing client relationships with focus on property insurance programs and reinsurance solutions through established market connections and industry knowledge.
Questions
What types of insurance does Thomas E. Sears offer?
We specialize in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, workers compensation, excess liability, cyber liability, directors & officers insurance, aircraft insurance, environmental insurance, and surety bonds.
How does Thomas E. Sears handle international insurance placements?
Our global market relationships enable us to provide worldwide property insurance programs and international reinsurance solutions through U.S., London, and Continental markets.
What industries does Thomas E. Sears specialize in?
While serving all industries, we have additional expertise in food manufacturing, aviation, chemical, and heavy equipment sectors.
Is Thomas E. Sears a family-owned business?
Yes, we are a fourth-generation family-owned brokerage firm maintaining our founder's values since 1919.
What sets Thomas E. Sears apart from competitors?
Our combination of century-old expertise, personalized service, technical proficiency, and global market access distinguishes us in the insurance brokerage industry.
Reviews (1)
Troy Mckinney
Apr 01, 2013
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The stuff that they sell is very good. people is good and the see that you get what you want and it the right thing.they check you out very fast
