OceanPoint News
The latest happenings at OceanPoint Insurance Agency.
EMPLOYEES BOWL FOR A CAUSE
BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance employees presented donations totaling $5,600 to the Edgewood Pawtuxet Ecumenical Food Closet as a special “Bowl-A-Thon” fundraiser. Employee bowling teams were sponsored by fellow employees, family and friends in order to raise the total funds. The donations will help the Food Closet stock its shelves to provide food to help the local community.
OceanPoint Insurance Announces Addition of Paquin Insurance Agency
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (April 2, 2019) — Paquin Insurance Agency has joined OceanPoint’s growing organization in Rhode Island. Agency Principal Rick Paquin has accepted a position as Vice President for OceanPoint, and he and his brother, Greg, will continue to serve the local community from their office in Tiverton.
Annual United Way of Rhode Island Campaign
“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” -Anthony J. DeAngelo. At OceanPoint Insurance we value our community and are committed to the well being of its members. That is why we are thrilled to partner with our parent company, BankNewport, and announce our annual United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) […]
BankNewport Kicks-Off $200,000 “We’re All In” Giving Program During 200th Anniversary
In honor of its two centuries of philanthropic commitment to Rhode Island, Bank making 200 ‘hyper-local’ donations available to nonprofits and community groups across the state NEWPORT, R.I. (November 1, 2018) – While much has changed since BankNewport first opened its doors in 1819, its commitment to giving back to the community has not only withstood […]
David Madara joins OceanPoint Insurance to lead expansion into non-profit sector
BARRINGTON, R.I. (July 26, 2018) — OceanPoint Insurance Agency has named David J. Madara as its Client Relationship Manager, a position where he will bolster efforts to expand the agency’s foothold in the non-profit human services sector. “David’s managerial experience and impressive track record of keeping clients satisfied along with his in-depth understanding of industry […]
The Main Street America Group Shine A Spotlight On OceanPoint Insurance
The Main Street America Group (MSA) recognized OceanPoint Insurance in their 2017 Annual Report (see image below) ‘Delivering On Mainstreet’ for the company’s performance in Rhode Island and Southern New England. OceanPoint contributed to MSA’s 25% growth in personal insurance products in the New England Region.
BankNewport Announces Purchase Of Offshore Financial
NEWPORT, RI (April 2, 2018) – BankNewport announced today that it has purchased the assets of Offshore Financial Corporation, a marine service company specializing in personalized marine financing programs. Offshore Financial will operate as a Marine Lending Division of BankNewport. Founded in 1989, Offshore Financial provides tailored finance programs for new and used boat purchases […]
OCEANPOINT INSURANCE CONTRIBUTES TO HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM
Arbella Insurance Foundation’s “Let’s Drive Out Hunger” initiative celebrates its 10th year MIDDLETOWN, RI – April 2nd, 2018 – OceanPoint Insurance Agency today announced it has donated $500 to East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) as part of the Arbella Insurance Foundation’s Let’s Drive Out Hunger program. Along with OceanPoint Insurance, the Arbella Insurance Foundation […]
OceanPoint Recognized As AFLAC CT/RI’s Top Producing Broker
On January 26th, 2018, at the Downtown Hartford Marriott, AFLAC (Connecticut and Rhode Island) presented OceanPoint Insurance with the prestigious Top Producing Broker Award for the agency’s 2017 sales performance.
Employees Share Gift of Warmth and Reading for Local Youth
Employees of OceanPoint Insurance Agency and BankNewport (OPIA) recently created 60 youth literacy kits and 60 no sew fleece blankets in partnership with the United Way of Rhode Island. The service projects were part of the Bank and OPIA’s annual workplace giving campaign in support of the United Way. The youth literacy kits included a Clifford […]
Kind Heart, Fresh Start Collection to Benefit Local Shelters
The community is invited to join BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance this summer to support local shelters by donating personal care items during the “Kind Heart, Fresh Start” collection drive. Starting Monday, August 1 through Monday, August 15, all BankNewport and OceanPoint locations will be accepting community donations of toiletry items, including bars of soap, travel […]
BankNewport to Open Branch at Chapel View
BankNewport President and CEO, Sandra J. Pattie announced plans to open a new branch office in the first floor space of Building 4000 at Chapel View in Cranston in September 2016. BankNewport has signed a 15-year lease for the new 2,700-square-foot branch at Chapel View. Located at the main entrance off of Sockanosset Cross Road […]
