Walter J. May, Insurance Agency, Inc.

Walter J. May Insurance Agency is an independent, family-founded agency in Hingham that writes personal and business insurance for clients in Hingham, South Dennis and across New England. Personal lines include home, auto, umbrella and individual life coverage, while business clients can get general liability, commercial property, workers’ compensation and employment practices liability policies, along with coverage tailored to technology firms, social service agencies and professional services. It represents a variety of insurance companies to better serve clients.

Now in its third generation, the agency has served the community for more than 50 years and aims to understand each client’s risks and provide customized solutions. A dedicated Marine Division draws on on-site yachtsmen and sailors who understand the risks boat owners face. The team also shares practical guidance, such as making sure homeowners policies carry replacement cost coverage with no cap, since rebuilding costs rarely track with real estate values.

What to Know

• Its staff are licensed insurance advisors.
• Clients can report claims to their insurance companies through links on the agency’s website.
• It is a member of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce.