Toole Insurance hosts webinar with Larry Linne
LEE — Toole Insurance will host a free webinar, Insurance Premiums on the Rise: Learn Why and What You Can Do, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 27. All businesses are invited to learn more about the property and casualty insurance industry’s market conditions, what businesses should prepare for, and what they can do to mitigate the impact on their costs.
Guest speaker Larry Linne, CEO of InCite Performance Group, is the author of the leadership and personal-branding books “Brand Aid” and “Make the Noise Go Away.” His insight, understanding, and powerful thinking strategies have aided in the success of many businesses with which he has collaborated.
Linne has had a front-row seat in the insurance industry for more than 20 years through his current role and past industry-specific positions, including partner in several insurance captives. His advisement to CEOs and executives, both inside and outside the insurance industry, has solidified his understanding of factors impacting the industry.
NFL fans may recognize Linne from his early football career with the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and San Diego Chargers.
You can register for the webinar at this link.
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Greylock Insurance Agency acquires Butler Agency in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Greylock Insurance Agency (GIA), based in Pittsfield, has purchased Roger Butler Insurance Agency (RBI), an independent insurance agency in Westfield. The principals of RBI, Roger Butler Jr. and Clarissa Butler-Simone, have agreed to stay on to ensure a smooth transition. They are the fourth generation of their family to run the agency. They met with many potential suitors before agreeing Greylock was the best choice.
Although RBI will officially become part of GIA, they will continue to operate separately until later in 2021. GIA will relocate its 30 Court Street office into the larger, more centrally located 5 Court St. office, on the town green, that RBI currently occupies.
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Big Y enhances environmental commitment through Nexamp Community Solar program
SPRINGFIELD – Big Y World Class Market has taken the next step in supporting the production and consumption of clean energy by contracting with Boston-based Nexamp to participate in its community solar program.
Under the agreement, Big Y is subscribing to 19 solar projects across Massachusetts, representing a total of 57 megawatts of capacity. Big Y will receive 50% of the energy credits generated by these projects.
“As an anchor off-taker across multiple projects, Big Y will realize significant energy savings while also supporting renewable energy in its local communities,” said Chris Clark, senior vice president of business development at Nexamp.
The projects included in Big Y’s agreement with Nexamp are located in Massachusetts, in the National Grid and Eversource utility service territories. Big Y and other subscribers to these community solar projects are allocated a portion of the project’s output and receive discounted credits on their utility bill.
“We have already installed solar panels at several of our stores and operations centers, so the opportunity to participate in the Nexamp community solar program fits perfectly with our long-term sustainability goals as an organization,” said Gary Kuchyt, Big Y’s manager of energy and sustainability. “By offsetting more of our energy consumption with clean energy, we are expanding our Green Initiative and making even more of an impact. We understand that embracing renewable energy can take many forms and are excited to have community solar as part of our corporate efforts.”
Additional capacity remains on Nexamp projects across multiple markets and utility service territories. Businesses interested in learning more about the commercial off-taker program should visit the Nexamp wesite.
