Congress Insurance

Congress Insurance is an independent insurance agency, listed in Melrose, that offers personal and commercial coverage. Personal lines include auto, homeowners, renters, condo and tenant policies, plus coverage for RVs, boats, motorcycles and trailers. On the commercial side, the agency writes commercial auto, commercial property, general and professional liability, workers’ compensation and errors and omissions policies, and it can issue certificates of insurance for business clients.

The agency traces its roots to 1989 and has long focused on building trusted relationships with clients. Its owner, Don, began his insurance career that year at the company’s Central Square office in Cambridge, became manager of its Lynn office in 1993, and took over ownership in 2017 from long-time owner Gordon Owades. Working relationships with carriers such as Safety Insurance, MAPFRE Insurance and Progressive help the agency offer clients a range of policy options.

What to Know

• The owner attended Salem State College before entering the insurance business.
• Prospective clients unsure whether the agency can help are invited to stop in and ask.
• Listed in the Melrose Chamber of Commerce directory.