Partners Insurance Group, LLC, one of the region’s leading independent insurance agencies with eight locations in Southeastern MA and RI, today announced the promotion of Bernard J. McDonald of Fall River, Massachusetts, to Vice President, Sales.

In this role, McDonald focuses on driving new commercial business while maintaining and servicing existing commercial relationships.

McDonald, who prior to his promotion held the title of Account Executive, Sales, began his career with Partners Insurance Group, LLC in 2015 as a Licensed Producer. Previously, he worked in a customer service capacity with MEDITECH in Fall River.

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts – Amherst with a Bachelor’s Degree, he is licensed in Property, Casualty, Life & Health Insurance, is a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) and is presently pursuing his certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.

McDonald is a resident of Fall River and an active volunteer with the Durfee Athletic Foundation, the Durfee Gridiron Club, Lions Club of Fall River, and has served on the United Way of Greater Fall River Campaign Cabinet.

“It is with great pleasure that we announce BJ’s promotion to VP of Sales,” said Patrick D. Long, President/Chief Executive Officer of Partners Insurance Group. “He has been a great asset since joining our team and is highly regarded for his industry knowledge and outstanding customer service skills.”

About Partners Insurance Group

Partners Insurance Group, LLC is one of the area’s leading insurance agencies with eight offices throughout the South Coast Region: Fall River, Swansea, Seekonk, Somerset, New Bedford, Fairhaven and Tiverton, Rhode Island. Partners prides themselves as a professional insurance agency providing consultative expertise along with an impressive lineup of competitive product offerings. Recognized by MAIA with the Five Star Award of Distinction for independent insurance agencies, Partners Insurance Group provides strength of a team that focuses solely on your individual insurance needs and delivers exceptional service for their clients. For additional information, please visit www.partnersstrength.com. Partners Insurance Group, LLC is an affiliate of BayCoast Bank.