Hartshorne & Curley Insurance, Inc.

Hartshorne & Curley Insurance, Inc. is an insurance agent in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The agency serves individuals, families, and businesses throughout Wakefield, Middlesex County, and New England. It offers personal insurance including homeowners, renters, auto, condo, mobile home, boat, umbrella, identity theft, and valuable items coverage. It also provides business insurance such as property, liability, workers’ compensation, flood, and business owners policies. The company has been serving the community since 1870, originating as Chas. F. Hartshorne & Son, Inc., the first insurance agency in Wakefield. It merged in 2017 with the Joseph A. Curley Insurance Agency, Inc. to form a full-service independent agency representing more than 40 insurance companies. The agency is a member of Renaissance Alliance and works to secure the best coverage at competitive prices for its clients.

The agency’s history traces back to 1870, when Chas. F. Hartshorne & Son, Inc. began operations in Wakefield, initially specializing in fire insurance and later issuing the first earthquake coverage policy in New England. The Joseph A. Curley Insurance Agency, Inc. was founded in 1964, starting with a single desk in a van. The merger of the two family-owned firms in 2017 combined decades of local expertise with expanded service capabilities. The agency employs licensed insurance brokers who assist clients with personal and commercial insurance needs, including claims filing, policy management, and quoting.

Hartshorne & Curley Insurance, Inc. is located at 35 Albion Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The office sits just a short distance from Main Street and West Water Street, both major roads in the town. It is approximately 0.1 miles from the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library and the Wakefield Post Office, and about 0.2 miles from the Hiker Monument and Rockery park and the Yale Avenue Historic District. The location is centrally situated within the town’s core.

The agency maintains a 4.40 rating based on customer reviews, reflecting consistent service and client satisfaction. It is recognized for its long-standing presence in the community, its independent agency model, and its access to a broad network of insurance providers. Clients benefit from personalized service and the ability to compare multiple policies without the need for individual research. The agency is known for its local roots, reliability, and commitment to protecting residents and businesses across New England.