MEMIC Welcomes Three New Champion Circle Agencies in the Northeast

(Portland, ME) — Workers’ compensation specialist MEMIC is proud to welcome HUB International Northeast (New York City, NY), Brown & Brown (Dedham, MA), and USI Insurance Services (Uniondale, NY) to its prestigious Champion Circle program. These agencies have demonstrated excellence in serving policyholders and share MEMIC’s commitment to making workers’ compensation work better. 

"We believe in building personal connections with our policyholders and agency partners. We care deeply about their success because when they thrive, so do the workplaces and employees we protect," said Michael Bourque, President & CEO of The MEMIC Group. "These agencies exemplify leadership in the industry, and we are proud to work alongside them."

Linda Merenguelli, Chief Marketing Officer & Property Practice Leader at HUB International Northeast, shared, "HUB International is honored to join the Champion Circle program. This recognition reflects our strong partnership with MEMIC and our shared vision to enhance workplace safety and protect employees. We look forward to growing this collaboration."

"Brown & Brown is proud to join the MEMIC Champion Circle program," said Owen Callaghan, Senior Executive Vice President & Casualty Practice Leader at Brown & Brown. "Our long-standing partnership with MEMIC has provided clients with stability, strength, and unparalleled service. We are excited to continue working closely with MEMIC’s underwriting, claims, and safety teams."

"USI Insurance is beyond thrilled to be named a MEMIC Champion Circle agency," said Russell Bank, Vice President & Northeast Placement Leader at USI. "This honor solidifies an already strong relationship between our companies. MEMIC’s outstanding customer service, top-tier underwriting, and unwavering commitment to insureds and broker partners are why so many of our clients trust MEMIC to keep their employees safe."

MEMIC Northeast Territory Manager, Jim Keck, said, “Our underwriting philosophy is built on understanding our agents’ needs. We value the personal connections we’ve forged with our agency partners, and we’re committed to delivering a high level of service and expertise to help them succeed.” Echoing that sentiment, Jeff Funk, Eastern Region President, added, “Our Champion Circle program is a reflection of how we choose to do business — with the finest agencies who share our values.”

The MEMIC Group includes MEMIC Indemnity Company, MEMIC Casualty Company, and its parent company, Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company. All companies are rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best for financial strength and stability.

MEMIC is licensed to write workers’ compensation coverage across all 50 states. We partner with more than 22,000 employers and support approximately 1 million of their employees through proactive safety services and compassionate injury management. Our teams are committed to helping workplaces thrive, from Maine to Florida and beyond.

In January 2026, The MEMIC Group acquired The Dakota Group® including Risk Administration Services Inc. Go to the full press release to learn more.

For more information, visit www.memic.com.