John has over forty years experience in the insurance business. The first ten years were as an underwriter and New England Underwriting Manager for Markel Service of Richmond, VA, a company specializing in the underwriting and risk management of substantial national Commercial Lines accounts. John has been an Independent Insurance Agent for the past thirty years. His background as an underwriter, underwriting manager and Independent Agent has enabled him to handle many national accounts, public companies and international accounts. John's background uniquely qualifies him to perform his day-to-day duties, primarily related to the servicing of the agency's Commercial Lines clientele.