Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Beverly, MA
Founded in 1954, Leslie S Ray Insurance Agency has built a legacy of delivering personalized, comprehensive insurance solutions to residents and businesses across Massachusetts. Our philosophy centers on providing expert consultation, tailored coverage, and unwavering commitment to client needs, ensuring protection for homes, vehicles, businesses, and families. With decades of industry experience, we prioritize ongoing education to stay at the forefront of insurance trends, offering consultative guidance that identifies risks and optimizes cost-effective solutions.Our team treats every client relationship as a partnership, combining a wide selection of top-tier insurance products with value-added services like automated policy reminders. We maintain a client-first approach, fostering trust through transparency, integrity, and a dedication to exceeding expectations in every interaction.
Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Business Insurance
Life Insurance
Boat Insurance
Umbrella Liability
Workers Compensation
Professional Liability
Commercial Auto
Condo Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of localized insurance expertise in Massachusetts.
- Our team provides consultative guidance tailored to individual and business risk profiles.
- We partner with top-tier insurers to ensure competitive rates and comprehensive coverage.
- Our value-added services include automated policy renewal reminders and claims assistance.
- We maintain a client-first approach with personalized service since 1954.
What people say
Most knowledgeable insurance agents
Saved me hundreds annually
Personalized coverage solutions
Excellent customer service
Trusted local expertise
Services
Business Insurance
We provide comprehensive protection for small businesses, including property, liability, and commercial auto insurance. Our policies safeguard against risks like fire, theft, and lawsuits while offering customizable solutions for offices, retail spaces, and home-based operations. With over 50 years of experience, we help businesses in Massachusetts mitigate risks and maintain continuity.
Home Insurance
Our homeowners insurance covers structural damage, personal belongings, and liability risks. We offer tailored policies for primary residences, secondary homes, and properties under construction. By partnering with multiple insurers, we ensure competitive rates and comprehensive coverage options, including package discounts when combined with auto insurance policies.
Life Insurance
We offer term and permanent life insurance solutions to protect families and estates. Our specialists help clients choose between income replacement, debt coverage, and estate tax planning options. Policies include flexible term lengths and cash-value components for long-term financial security, with personalized consultations to match individual needs.
Commercial Auto
Our commercial auto insurance covers owned, leased, or borrowed vehicles used for business purposes. We provide coverage for trucks, trailers, and company cars, with options for liability, collision, and comprehensive protection. By working with top Massachusetts insurers, we create cost-effective plans tailored to business fleets and operational requirements.
Boat Insurance
We offer specialized insurance for boats and yachts, covering vessels from small fishing boats to luxury cruisers. Our policies include protection against damage, theft, and liability while ensuring competitive pricing. With expertise in marine insurance, we provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of Massachusetts boaters.
People
David L. Ray
President and CEO
David L. Ray leads with over 30 years of insurance expertise, maintaining the agency's founding commitment to personalized service and client advocacy. He oversees strategic operations and client relationships.
Alex Ray
Marketing & Sales
Alex Ray specializes in connecting clients with tailored insurance solutions, leveraging deep local market knowledge to enhance coverage accessibility and affordability for Massachusetts residents.
Brad Sano
Commercial Lines Manager
Brad Sano manages business insurance portfolios, focusing on risk assessment and commercial policy customization to protect small businesses across Essex County and beyond.
Cynthia Erickson
Personal Lines Manager
Cynthia Erickson oversees personal insurance services, ensuring clients receive comprehensive home and auto coverage solutions through her expertise in Massachusetts insurance regulations.
Geoff Mishkin
Life Insurance Specialist
Geoff Mishkin provides expert guidance on life, disability, and long-term care insurance, helping clients secure financial protection for their families and estates.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide home, auto, business, life, boat, and specialty insurance for Massachusetts residents and small businesses.
How do you help clients find the best rates?
We compare policies across multiple top insurers to ensure competitive pricing and customized coverage solutions.
Do you serve areas outside Beverly?
We serve Beverly, Salem, Wenham, Hamilton, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and all of Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk counties.
Can I get business insurance for a home-based company?
Yes, we offer tailored business insurance for home-based operations, including liability and property coverage.
What life insurance options are available?
We offer term life, whole life, universal life, and indexed universal life insurance policies to meet diverse needs.
How do I file an insurance claim?
Contact our office directly at 978.927.2600, and our team will guide you through the claims process step-by-step.
Reviews (4)
Alan Battistelli
Dec 11, 2021
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I have been doing business with Leslie S. Ray Ins. Agency for 48 years. They handle my person vehicles and home, my business vehicles and business as well as my investment properties.
Merrimack Engraving Killorglin Creations
Jun 29, 2021
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I have know Sarah for a while and this year changed my business insurance over to her. I have been in business 49 years, so business insurance us not new to me. The last 3 years I was insured with another agency, and it was a complete mess. Communication was as close to non existent as possible. Sarah is accessible, has instant answers to most questions, and best if all, when she does not have an instant answer, she gets back yo you in a timely manner with sound advice. Very happy I made the switch.
Marcia Savory
Nov 03, 2020
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I've found their staff to be both friendly and knowledgeable. Because of the service they render, I've not found it necessary to seek other sources for our insurance needs.
Caitlyn Simpkins
Sep 08, 2020
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We switched over from another agency & haven't looked back! Melissa Marino has been amazing to work with answering all of our questions in a quick & attentive manner. Plus she was able to save us a ton of money & who doesn't love that! A huge thank you to Melissa & everyone at Leslie Ray.