Business Details
Your Trusted Insurance Partner Since 1899
Avery Insurance has been a trusted name in the insurance industry since 1899, providing personalized and comprehensive coverage solutions to individuals and businesses. As a family-owned agency with a legacy spanning over 125 years, we combine traditional values with modern expertise to address the unique needs of our clients. Our approach centers on education, transparency, and empowerment, ensuring clients make informed decisions about their risk management. With offices in Wolfeboro, Portsmouth, Gardiner, and New Orleans, we serve clients nationwide, offering tailored insurance portfolios that evolve with their changing lives and businesses. Our team of certified professionals prioritizes customer service, leveraging deep industry knowledge to secure world-class protection from top-tier insurers.We are committed to community engagement, fostering partnerships that strengthen the regions we serve. Our reputation is built on decades of advocating for clients, resolving claims efficiently, and maintaining a consultative approach that sets us apart in the industry. By integrating cutting-edge technology with personalized service, we ensure clients receive both innovation and a human touch. Our mission remains unchanged since 1899: to provide complete asset protection and peace of mind, allowing clients to focus on what matters most in life.
Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Business Insurance
Umbrella Insurance
Flood Insurance
Highlights and features
- We offer 125+ years of experience in personalized insurance solutions.
- Our team provides a consultative approach to risk management.
- We advocate for clients with top-tier insurance partners.
- Annual policy reviews ensure coverage evolves with client needs.
- Locally owned with nationwide service capabilities.
What people say
Knowledgeable and helpful
Efficient claims handling
Long-term reliability
Personalized service
Excellent communication
Services
Home Insurance
Avery Insurance offers tailored home insurance policies for primary residences, high-value properties, and vacation homes. Our coverage protects against risks like fire, theft, and natural disasters, with options for flood and earthquake insurance. We work with top-tier carriers to ensure competitive rates and comprehensive protection for homeowners nationwide.
Business Insurance
Our business insurance solutions include property, liability, workers' compensation, and cyber coverage for industries like contracting, technology, and hospitality. We conduct annual reviews to align policies with evolving business needs and provide risk management strategies to minimize exposures while maintaining cost efficiency.
Umbrella Insurance
Umbrella insurance from Avery provides excess liability protection beyond standard home or auto policies. This coverage safeguards assets against major claims or lawsuits, offering peace of mind for individuals and businesses with significant financial exposure across multiple states.
Auto Insurance
We offer auto insurance for personal and collector vehicles, including classic cars and motorcycles. Policies include liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, with options to add roadside assistance and rental reimbursement. Our agents ensure competitive rates and tailored protection for drivers nationwide.
Flood Insurance
Flood insurance policies protect properties against water damage from flooding, which standard home insurance excludes. Avery partners with specialized carriers to provide coverage for high-risk areas, ensuring homeowners and businesses in coastal or flood-prone regions maintain financial security.
People
Tod O'Dowd
President
Tod O'Dowd leads Avery Insurance with over 125 years of family legacy in risk management. He specializes in commercial insurance and has expanded the agency's reach through strategic partnerships and technology integration.
Vicki O'Dowd
EVP, Strategy and Operations
Vicki O'Dowd oversees strategic operations at Avery Insurance, focusing on process optimization and client service innovation. Her leadership ensures the agency maintains its commitment to personalized service while adopting modern solutions.
Lauren Gordon
VP of Operations
Lauren Gordon manages daily operations at Avery Insurance, ensuring efficient service delivery. With expertise in insurance compliance and client relations, she plays a key role in maintaining the agency's high service standards.
Danielle Rice
Director of Strategy and Engagement
Danielle Rice leads strategic initiatives and client engagement efforts at Avery Insurance. Her focus on market trends and client needs helps shape the agency's growth and service offerings.
Evan O'Dowd
Business Development Manager
Evan O'Dowd drives business growth at Avery Insurance, identifying new opportunities and strengthening industry relationships. His expertise in commercial risk management supports clients in securing tailored coverage solutions.
Questions
What types of insurance does Avery Insurance offer?
Avery Insurance provides home, auto, business, umbrella, flood, and specialty insurance for individuals and commercial clients across multiple industries.
How can I file an insurance claim?
Contact Avery Insurance directly via phone or website to initiate a claim. Our team guides clients through the process and advocates for timely resolution.
Do you offer coverage for high-value homes?
Yes, we specialize in custom solutions for homes valued over $1.5 million, including enhanced liability and property protection options.
Are your insurance agents certified professionals?
Our team includes certified insurance counselors and risk specialists with expertise in personal and commercial coverage areas.
How do you help businesses manage risk?
We conduct annual policy reviews, provide risk management strategies, and tailor commercial insurance packages to address specific industry exposures.
Can I get insurance for multiple properties?
Yes, we offer portfolio solutions for clients with multiple homes or commercial properties, ensuring comprehensive protection across all locations.
Reviews (7)
Robert Ficelman
Jun 18, 2022
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Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Could not have been nicer. And helpful. And made great recommendations for things I hadn't even thought of. I wish every thing in my life was this easy. Deb is fantastic.
Lisa Horn
Mar 21, 2022
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Agents and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They are quick to respond to questions and concerns and everything is very well explained.
Sam
Mar 19, 2022
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The team at the Avery Agency consistently delivers exceptional service. They are diligent and honest and attentive to changes that should be made to coverages. I highly recommend them.
Jude Blake
Mar 14, 2022
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The team at Avery Insurance are very customer oriented and have been incredibly responsive to my needs. I feel secure knowing that if something happens they will be there to support me. And they have. Over the years, I lost my home to water damage, was in a car accident and lost several pieces of expensive jewelry. They were there to help me every step of the way.
Hans
May 07, 2021
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The Avery team knows how to get it done while having fun! Loved the energy of the team to accommodate all of our boat insurance needs! Great value and great service. Can't be beat!
Raya Al-Hashmi
Feb 11, 2021
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Tod, Vicki, and the entire team at Avery have been great to work with. They are passionate, energetic, professional, knowledgeable, and well-versed in business and personal insurance. Avery will get you the best possible coverage at the most competitive price. They also show up for the community and support in making this area a great place to live.
Nicole Gaudet Foster
Feb 10, 2021
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We have worked with Avery Insurance for over a decade now both personally and professionally. As a realtor, my clients are often looking for referrals when they move to the seacoast and Avery Insurance does not disappoint. Being a local company allows them to be accessible and their hands-on approach along with customer service provides a personal touch that is so often missing in the business world today. Our clients often praise us for the introduction to Avery.
