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OceanPoint Named One of Rhode Island’s Best Places to Work

OceanPoint Insurance Agency has been named one of the 2014 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island. The Best Places to Work program is presented by the Providence Business News (PBN), and is based on the program created and conducted by the Best Companies Group.

This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Rhode Island, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. This annual list is assembled based on the evaluation of confidential surveys of employees and management reports.

“We are honored to be included among the 2014 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island,” said Doug Mayhew, President/CEO of OceanPoint Insurance Agency. “OceanPoint values the hard work and dedication of all our employees. Our company strives to foster a positive, supportive environment to ensure the continued success of our entire team.”

Companies from across the state participated in the two-part survey to determine the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Rhode Island and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.

OceanPoint was one of 18 small businesses chosen for the award. All 50 chosen Best Places To Work will be honored by PBN on June 12 at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick.

For more information on the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island program, visit www.BestPlacesToWorkRI.com.

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OceanPoint Employees Earn CPIA Designation

Stephanie Federici, financial services account manager, Doug Guilbert, account executive, and Christina Mohr, commercial lines account manager, were awarded the Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designation at the Independent Agents of RI Annual Education Awards Luncheon.

The CPIA designation recognizes leaders in the insurance industry for professionalism, commitment to sales training, and technical results.

To earn the designation, Stephanie, Doug, and Christina attended three Insurance Success Seminars designed to enhance the ability of producers, sales support staff, and company personnel to efficiently create and distribute effective insurance programs.

The seminars and completed coursework included implementing risk identification strategies and systems, developing specific methods for maintaining high legal and ethical standards, and assimilating customer needs to create a customized protection program.

Stephanie, Doug, and Christina’s dedication to achieving the CPIA designation is an example of how all OceanPoint employees hold themselves to the highest standard and are committed to providing the best service possible.

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OceanPoint Announces the Addition of Raymond Insurance

 

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Middletown, RI – January 6, 2014

OceanPoint Insurance Agency has announced that it has acquired Raymond Insurance of Coventry, RI, to expand insurance services in the West Bay area.  Additionally, Kim Raymond, principal of Raymond Insurance, has accepted the position of Vice President of West Bay Operations for OceanPoint.

Recognizing the opportunity to join forces with Kim Raymond, who has a proven track-record in the insurance industry, Doug Mayhew, president and CEO of OceanPoint Insurance, said, “We are pleased to welcome Kim and Raymond Insurance to the OceanPoint team.  Kim is a dedicated insurance professional, who is very involved in her community; we look forward to working with her to strengthen our market share in the West Bay.”

Raymond is also pleased to join such a trusted and professional insurance agency: “OceanPoint Insurance has a tremendous reputation for customer service making this a very good fit for Raymond Insurance.  The clients of Raymond Insurance can also look forward to a greater selection of products and services offered through OceanPoint,” said Kim Raymond.

About OceanPoint Insurance

Headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. provides a broad range of property casualty insurance products, in addition to a full array of financial services. Along with BankNewport, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Mutual Holding Company, OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC. Tracing its roots back to 1863, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. is proud to serve the insurance needs of clients from two full service offices located in Middletown and Barrington, Rhode Island, forming one of the largest independent insurance agency operations in southeastern New England.

For more information, visit www.oceanpointins.com.

About Raymond Insurance Agency

Raymond Insurance Agency was founded in 1999 at its current location in Coventry, Rhode Island. Kim Raymond has been a Certified Insurance Counselor since 1997 and is an active member of the insurance community, currently serving on the Board of the Directors of the Independent Insurance Agents of RI.

For more information, please visit www.raymondagency.com.

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BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance Agency Children’s Book Drive

Date: June 17-29, 2013

We Need Your Help to Collect Over 1,000 Children’s Books for Local Youth!   BankNewport, OceanPoint Insurance Agency (OPIA) and the United Way of Rhode Island’s Women’s Leadership Council are partnering with Books Are Wings on a children’s book drive that will run from June 17 through June 29 at all BankNewport branch and OPIA office locations. The goal is to collect over 1,000 new and gently used children’s books during the two-week long drive.

All of the books collected will be distributed during Back to School Celebration RI’s backpack distribution event sponsored by BankNewport at the East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Health Center, Six John H. Chafee Blvd. in Newport on Saturday, August 17.

Click Here for recommended children’s reading lists to reference when considering your book donation.

For more information on the children’s book drive, please contact 401.845.8673.

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OceanPoint and BankNewport Win the Highest Level of Worksite Health Award!

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I am pleased to announce, on May 29, 2013, BankNewport will be awarded the “Exemplary” category award for the 2nd year in a row, by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. The 19th Annual Worksite Health Awards ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. This is the highest level of Worksite Health Award given to an organization.

The Worksite Health Awards is co-sponsored by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is designed to recognize those Rhode Island businesses that are working to promote worksite wellness. The awards honor businesses that support prevention through written materials, seminars, lectures, and a demonstrated commitment to education through committee development and policy change. Four award levels are acknowledged: Achievement, Outstanding, Superior, and Exemplary.

Thank you for helping to make BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance Agency a healthy place to work!

 

 

Carolyn Odell
HR Generalist

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OceanPoint Insurance Agency Proudly Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County

OceanPoint Insurance Agency and The Selective Insurance Group Foundation Provide Matching Grants

OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. and The Selective Insurance Group Foundation, the foundation of Selective Insurance Group, Inc., joined forces to support the positive efforts of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County through a $1,000 grant.

“We hold the important work of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County in great regard,” said John Kaull, Vice President with OceanPoint Insurance Agency. “It’s our hope this grant will assist in their continued efforts to present valuable opportunities for local youth to explore their creativity and develop confidence in a fun, nurturing environment.”

The grant represents a $500.00 donation from OceanPoint Insurance matched by a $500.00 grant from The Selective Insurance Group Foundation.

“The Matching Grant program allows us to partner with our agents to support the needs of the communities we serve,” said Chuck Musilli, Senior Vice President, Northeast Regional Manager and Agency Development for Selective. OceanPoint Insurance is a “President’s Club” level agent with Selective Insurance.

Headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. provides a broad range of property casualty insurance products, in addition to a full array of financial services. Along with BankNewport, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Mutual Holding Company, OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC. Tracing its roots back to 1863, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. is proud to serve the insurance needs of clients from two full service offices located in Middletown and Barrington, Rhode Island, forming one of the largest independent insurance agency operations in southeastern New England. www.oceanpointins.com.

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for ten property and casualty insurance companies rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer primary and alternative market insurance for commercial and personal risks, and flood insurance underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program. Selective maintains a website at www.selective.com.

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Mayhew to Succeed Colella as CEO of OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc.

OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc., an OceanPoint Financial Partner with BankNewport, has announced that Douglas K. Mayhew will succeed Peter J. Colella as president and chief executive officer effective January 1, 2013.

A 26-year veteran of the insurance industry, Mayhew has been with OceanPoint Insurance since 2005, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Personal Lines Director. Prior to 2005, Mayhew was a founding partner of Narragansett Underwriting Group Inc. with Colella and Robert D. Cook Jr., also an OceanPoint Insurance Senior Vice President. Narragansett Underwriting Group merged with OceanPoint Insurance in 2005.

Mayhew began his insurance career in 1986 as an agent with a Pawtucket based agency. He is a 1985 graduate of Bryant University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.  He has been a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) for more than 20 years.  Mayhew is president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island, president-elect of the Rhode Island Association of Independent Insurance Agents Inc., and a member of the board of directors of the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce. An avid bicyclist and outdoorsman, Mayhew resides in Barrington with his wife and their two teenage daughters.

Prior to his appointment as president of OceanPoint Insurance Agency in 2007, Colella was president and chief executive officer of two other insurance operations during his 36 years of insurance agency experience.  He will remain with OceanPoint Insurance as a senior adviser and will continue to service key agency accounts.

About OceanPoint Insurance

Headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. provides a broad range of property casualty insurance products, in addition to a full array of financial services. Along with BankNewport, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Mutual Holding Company, OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC. Tracing its roots back to 1863, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc. is proud to serve the insurance needs of clients from two full service offices located in Middletown and Barrington, Rhode Island, forming one of the largest independent insurance agency operations in southeastern New England. For more information visit www.oceanpointins.com.

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