Our History

Geo. M. Stevens Insurance (GMS) is the only local agency offering personal, commercial, life and health insurance – covering you at home, at work, and at play.

Our agency was started by George M. Stevens and his son, George E. Stevens, in 1882.

Partnership History

After George E. Stevens passed away, another partner was brought in, Charles Hurley, who worked at the agency for 80 years from 1885 until 1965. 

The tradition of local agency partners continued with Leo Connary with 68 years at GMS from 1912 to 1980.

With the agency expanding, more partners were needed and so Roland White, Richard ‘Dick’ French, and Frank Wallace were brought on, all retiring around 1980. 

Following that generation was Cliff Rowe, Dennis Merrow, Donald Sargent and most recently Donald Clark and Jeffrey Gilman.  All of whom put in many years of service to lead the agency to where it is today. 

Acquisitions

There have been many acquisitions of other local agencies throughout the years which have helped us expand our coverage area. More recently, Collins Insurance and Klebe insurance from Colebrook, Burns Insurance from Whitefield, and Hunkins & Eaton Insurance from Littleton.