Houston Insurance & Real Estate

Houston Insurance & Real Estate is an independent insurance agency in Braintree that has been owned and operated by the same family since Joseph J. Houston founded it in 1894. As an independent agency, it searches several insurance companies rather than selling for a single carrier, looking for the biggest discounts available to each client. Combining auto and home coverage with one company can save customers more, and the agency’s experience spans all lines of insurance.

Four family members run the agency today. David J. Houston Jr. and Robyn Houston-Bean, both Boston College graduates, hold the Certified Insurance Counselor designation, and Robyn has been a licensed broker since 1988. Marci Houston McDonough is a Certified Insurance Service Representative, and John “Jake” Houston-Bean became licensed in 2025 as the fifth generation. The family stresses that having its name on the business raises the level of dedication and service clients can expect.

What to Know

• The agency is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents.
• It is a Trusted Choice independent agency.
• Clients can reach each family member directly by email or phone.
• Its motto is “Insurance Built on Relationships, Not Just Policies.”