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      <title><![CDATA[Summer Office Hours starting Friday - 5/30/26]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We are now closing at 3:00pm on Friday afternoons from Memorial Day to Labor Day. <h3>Starting on Friday,&nbsp;May 29th&nbsp;our offices hours will be as follows:</h3>

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<div>Monday: 8:30am&nbsp;- 5:00pm</div>

<div>Tueday: 8:30am&nbsp;- 5:00pm</div>

<div>Wednesday: 8:30am&nbsp;- 5:00pm</div>

<div>Thursday: 8:30am&nbsp;- 5:00pm</div>

<div><strong>*Friday: 8:30am&nbsp;- 3:00pm</strong></div>

<h3>Please remember that if at anytime the offices are&nbsp;closed, you can still reach our carriers for claims or billing questions at the links below.&nbsp;</h3>

<p>If you need any assistance with a claim please check our claims page <a href="https://www.insuringyourway.com/claims">https://www.insuringyourway.com/claims</a></p>

<div>If you need any assistance with a payments please check our payments page <a href="https://www.insuringyourway.com/payments">https://www.insuringyourway.com/payments</a></div>

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<div><strong>*Friday hours are 8:30am to 3:00PM&nbsp;from Memorial Day to Labor Day&nbsp;</strong></div>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join our team! Help Wanted]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking to make a move or make a career change? We are looking for the right candidate. <h1>Personal Lines Insurance Account Manager</h1>

<h2><strong>Job Overview</strong></h2>

<p>Welcome to Finck Perras Insurance Agency Inc., where we believe in the power of genuine connection and outstanding service. Located in the heart of Easthampton, Massachusetts, we&#39;re a dedicated team committed to helping our community protect what matters most. We&#39;re looking for someone with a warm heart and a sharp mind to join us as a Personal Lines Insurance Account Manager. If you find joy in helping people, have a knack for clear communication, and enjoy solving problems, you might be exactly who we need. You&#39;ll be the friendly voice and guiding hand for our clients, ensuring they feel understood and well-cared for. This isn&#39;t just a job; it&#39;s an opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive agency that values its team and its clients. We offer a welcoming environment where you can grow your skills and make a real difference every single day.</p>

<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>

<div>Annual Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities</div>

<div>Paid Time Off (PTO)</div>

<div>Health Insurance</div>

<div>Dental Insurance</div>

<div>Hands on Training</div>

<div>Career Growth Opportunities</div>

<div>Retirement Plan</div>

<div>Vision Insurance</div>

<div>Life Insurance</div>

<div>Disability Insurance</div>

<h2><strong>Requirements</strong></h2>

<div>High school diploma or equivalent required.</div>

<div>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</div>

<div>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</div>

<div>Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.</div>

<div>A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.</div>

<div>Previous experience in customer service or the insurance industry is a plus.</div>

<div>Massachusetts Property and Casualty Insurance License (preferred, but willing to train the right candidate).</div>

<h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2>

<div>Serve as the primary point of contact for our personal lines insurance clients.</div>

<div>Respond to client inquiries via phone, email, and in person with a friendly and professional demeanor.</div>

<div>Assist clients with policy changes, renewals, and billing inquiries.</div>

<div>Explain policy coverage and endorsements clearly and concisely.</div>

<div>Process endorsements, cancellations, and new business applications accurately.</div>

<div>Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their ongoing satisfaction.</div>

<div>Collaborate with producers to provide exceptional client service throughout the insurance lifecycle.</div>

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<div><strong>Remote Type: No</strong></div>

<div><strong>Job Type:Full-Time</strong></div>

<div><strong>Job Category:Customer Service</strong></div>

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<h2><strong>If interested please proceed to this&nbsp;link and complete the application: <a href="https://app.idealtraits.com/career/Finck-Perras-Insurance-Agency-Inc/350166vie">APPLY HERE</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-27T20:30:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[90th Anniversary Celebration]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone that came out to help us celebrate 90 years in business. <h3>Thank you again to everyone that made it to our event yesterday (6/18/25).</h3>

<h3>For everyone that may have missed it, here is the presentation Gen Lecko Brough made to the group.</h3>

<h3>Again, we thank you all for 90 years of success.</h3>

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      <dc:date>2025-06-20T13:01:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[We are Celebrating 90 Years in Business!]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Finck & Perras Insurance is Turning 90! That is right we have been serving Florence and Northampton since 1935!!<h3>We&rsquo;re thrilled to announce that we are<strong> celebrating 90 years in business this year</strong>, and we couldn&rsquo;t have reached this incredible milestone without the support of our community and our customers.</h3>

<p>&#65533;&#65533;&#65039; <strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, June 18th<br />
&#9200; <strong>Time:</strong> 4:00 PM &ndash; 7:00 PM<br />
&#65533;&#65533; <strong>Location:</strong> 63 Main Street, Florence &ndash; rear of the building under the tent.</p>

<p>Come enjoy:<br />
&#65533;&#65533; Local food trucks &ndash; Complimentary &ndash; Myers Catering &amp; Holyoke Humus<br />
&#65533;&#65533; Cool popsicles &ndash; Complimentary - Crooked Stick Pops<br />
&#65533;&#65533; Fun giveaways &ndash; while they last<br />
&#65533;&#65533; And great company &ndash; chat with the Finck &amp; Perras team and our customers.</p>

<p>Feel free to bring anyone from your family or team to this event. RSVP&rsquo;s appreciated but not required.</p>

<p><strong>Thank you for being a part of our story. We can&rsquo;t wait to see you there!</strong></p>]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2025-06-02T20:07:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Valley Advocate 2025 - Best Local Insurance Agency!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.insuringyourway.com/news/valley-advocate-2024-best-local-insurance-agency</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[THANK YOU! <h2>We are forever grateful for the votes over the last 15&nbsp;years in the&nbsp;Valley Advocate&#39;s "Best of the Valley" contest.</h2>

<h2>Thanks to your votes, we are the 2025&nbsp;best "Local Insurance Agency", again!!</h2>

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      <dc:date>2025-03-28T19:50:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[#FeedbackFriday 2024 review]]></title>
      <link>https://www.insuringyourway.com/news/feedbackfriday-2024-review</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[A video of our feedback posts <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/feedbackfriday?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXafdC8LPBgqGv2aG8TcJCpznBFvc5yM_HL5vmprghbil-EH-vB_ILP9SMJI5bq33Y40JTFj5qe9EQ_P3tKwK4R5VSrfVwHFjdJGUw7CBKCJMASvZEiS6Ip37CUn_blCc2LpVioaHpuG1oKapxkfkBB-2XSjVpGnD-42EQcckWW2tZ5OcVVrqPAUidXWHYhqsbGoGpy5lwRRMYc5vDlPVFK&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" tabindex="0">#FeedbackFriday</a> - We want to take each Friday to spotlight some of the amazing feedback we receive from our clients via our social media platforms.</p>

<p>Here is a glimpse of the 2024 feedback posts, sprinkled with some of the team. Thank you! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/localandwemeanit?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXafdC8LPBgqGv2aG8TcJCpznBFvc5yM_HL5vmprghbil-EH-vB_ILP9SMJI5bq33Y40JTFj5qe9EQ_P3tKwK4R5VSrfVwHFjdJGUw7CBKCJMASvZEiS6Ip37CUn_blCc2LpVioaHpuG1oKapxkfkBB-2XSjVpGnD-42EQcckWW2tZ5OcVVrqPAUidXWHYhqsbGoGpy5lwRRMYc5vDlPVFK&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" tabindex="0">#localandwemeanit</a>!</p>

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      <dc:date>2024-12-27T19:41:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[2023 Year in Review]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Some of the things that happen at Finck & Perras in 2023!<p>Not only did we provide our customers with the service they deserve, we also had a year that included networking events, a few retirements, new team members, a lot of support to our community, volunteering, and of course some fun! We hope you all had a great 2023 and look forward to 2024!</p>

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      <dc:date>2023-12-29T19:50:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gen Brough interview on the Western Mass Business Show]]></title>
      <link>https://www.insuringyourway.com/news/gen-brough-interview-on-the-western-mass-business-show</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Gen sat down with Tara Brewster for an interview on WHMP's, "Western Mass Business Show".<p>Listen to this&nbsp;great interview with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAQ0hisBwiucRbkU57w4YXJ2j6guAAt2tMQ">Genevieve Brough</a>&nbsp;on the WHMP - Western Mass Business Show with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADl7fUBd3cOPMsc4wZH5GB_aLuaEwO3wh8">Tara T. Brewster</a>. Give a listen to hear about Gen&#39;s journey to becoming the owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/finckandperrasinsurance/">Finck &amp; Perras Insurance Agency</a>, being a owner in what is a typically male dominated industry, what does local mean to us, why giving back is important, why the rates are so high and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>https://whmp.com/podcasts/western-mass-business-show-8-12-23-gen-brough/&nbsp;</p>

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      <dc:date>2023-08-24T18:46:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Finck &amp; Perras VOTED “Best LOCAL Insurance Agency” in the 2023 Valley Advocate’s Readers’ Poll]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For 13 years we have been a leader in the, "Best Local Insurance Agency" category. <h2><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oZffRSk55R4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></h2>]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2023-03-30T14:46:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gen Brough chats with the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce]]></title>
      <link>https://www.insuringyourway.com/news/gen-brough-chats-with-the-greater-easthampton-chamber-of-commerce</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Owner of Finck & Perras Insurance agency meets with Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce, E.D. Moe Belliveau. <p><a href="https://www.insuringyourway.com/why-us/staff/genevieve-brough">Gen Brough</a> was excited to sit&nbsp;with Moe Belliveau, the Executive Director of the <a href="https://www.easthamptonchamber.org/">Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce</a>,&nbsp;to record&nbsp;their latest addition of the podcast, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQLmWFoNwb0jtJUzQnUAPw/featured">"Mind Your Own&nbsp;Business"</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gen talks about her experience within the insurance industry spaning&nbsp;over 28 years, and talks about her roots within the community.</p>

<p>Moe &amp; Gen explore what this longevity and community devotion means. Gen talks about what she&nbsp;has learned building upon the business she purchased from previous partners and how she has made it her own.</p>

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      <dc:date>2022-07-25T20:01:00+00:00</dc:date>
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