Bourdon Insurance Agency is pleased to announce that the firm has been acquired by The Richards Group effective October 1, 2019. The partnership with The Richards Group will benefit clients by ensuring that decisions and service remain local for years to come, while expanding client services and resources. The Bourdon staff will have a new office location at 94 Court Street in Middlebury.
“It means a lot to us that Sue Bourdon felt The Richards Group was the best fit to continue the excellent work that Bourdon Insurance has done over the decades,” said Drew Richards, Vice President of The Richards Group. “Their roots are as a Vermont based family business, just like ours at The Richards Group. We’re excited to make this investment in Middlebury and to continue to serve this vibrant community.”
“When we considered what firm was best for our clients, employees and the community, we knew The Richards Group was the right fit. The Richards Group is Vermont based and locally owned, and we have similar priorities and values,” commented Sue Bourdon, President of Bourdon Insurance Agency. “Our clients will benefit from the new insurance markets and technologies that The Richards Group will make available, along with their employee benefit and retirement plan consulting expertise.”
The Richards Group, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, has provided local Insurance, Retirement Plan and Employee Benefits solutions to clients throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1867. The firm has over 130 employees in 12 locations and was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” in each of the past 4 years by Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The Richards Group has expanded services to include Safety, Wellness and Human Resources consulting.