® 2017 was another benchmark year for Partners Insurance Group. Partners offers exceptional customer service through eight locations in Fairhaven, Fall River (2), New Bedford, Seekonk, Somerset, and Swansea, MA and in Tiverton, RI. As an independent insurance agency, Partners represents many insurance companies and is able to present multiple options that serve the best interests of our clients. The team at Partners Insurance is made up of caring and conscientious professionals. Our collaborative approach ensures that we provide the expertise and commitment our customers need and expect, whether in selecting their coverage or following through with a claim. While our personal service sets us apart from our competitors, we also recognize that many of our customers prefer a more digital experience. That’s why we also committed to improvements in our technological channels, including improved functionality on our website through My Partners 24/7, where clients can access their policies, submit claims and related documentation, print or email certificates of insurance, make payments, and review online reports – every day of the week, day or night. We also expanded our scope of products to include event and travel insurance for businesses and consumers. Our customers can now minimize the risk of loss when planning a special event, such as a wedding, community event, or sports tournament, with a policy that covers event cancellation, prize indemnity, weather insurance and special event liability. Online quoting and binding is quick and easy through the TotalEvent® system. Our new travel insurance options provide coverage for many circumstances, including travel out of the country for work or pleasure, students studying abroad, adventure and missionary travel. As always, the Partners Insurance team remains committed to the community through our corporate citizenship efforts. Our Shred Day offers free shredding of confidential documents (not limited to customers), we collect warm weather gear and school supplies for those less fortunate, and we support Gifts to Give with monthly volunteer nights and their annual craft fair. The team consistently looks for ways to give back to our community partners. As can be seen, we also like to have some fun! Stronger together. The Partners Team presenting a $1,000 donation to Gifts To Give Founder and CEO, Jim Stevens (left) The Partners team provides guidance to help consumers and business owners to choose the best insurance options for their needs from more than 100 providers.