Partners Insurance Group, LLC, one of the region’s leading independent insurance agencies with eight locations in Southeastern MA and RI, today announced the promotions of three of its executive level staff members.

Lori Chaput of E. Freetown, Massachusetts, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. With Partners Insurance Group since 2008, Chaput has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to her recent promotion she served as Senior Vice President, Personal Lines. In July of 2017, Chaput was one of 15 women named to Banker & Tradesman’s prestigious “Woman of FIRE” list, an annual award that acknowledges key players in the local finance, insurance and real estate sectors. She holds licenses in Property and Casualty and Life and Health; in addition, Chaput is a Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) and holds a Life Insurance Sales and Marketing Certificate.

Patrick Long of Westport, Massachusetts, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Long began his career in the insurance industry in 2003 and has been with Partners Insurance Group since 2006. He has his MBA, Masters in Business Administration and holds several nationally recognized industry designations, including Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS).

Cheryl Curt of Somerset has been named Senior Vice President, Administration. An insurance industry professional for more than 35 years, Curt is a Licensed Insurance Producer and a Massachusetts Notary. She has acquired several designations over the years, including Certified Professional Insurance Women (CPIW), Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR Elite) and Associates in Insurance Services (AIS).

“It’s a pleasure to announce the promotions of Lori, Patrick and Cheryl,” said Lawrence Wilson, President/Chief Executive Officer of Partners Insurance Group. “Each of them is a consummate professional with a strong work ethic. They have outstanding leadership skills and are essential to the future success of our organization.”

About Partners Insurance Group

Partners Insurance Group, LLC is one of the area’s leading insurance agencies with eight offices in the South Coast Region: Fall River, Swansea, Seekonk, Somerset, New Bedford, Fairhaven and Tiverton, Rhode Island. Each office provides the expertise, convenience and personal service to access multiple insurance providers. Partners Insurance Group, LLC provides its clients with a broad range of expertise and the strength of a team that focuses solely on your insurance needs and delivers solutions with a smile. For additional information, please visit www.partnersstrength.com. Partners Insurance Group, LLC is an affiliate of BayCoast Bank.