Glastonbury, CT – Effective May 1, 2025. Smith Brothers Insurance, LLC announces the addition of the J.A. Mariano Agency, an independent insurance agency in Rosenhayn, NJ, to the team. Smith Brothers Insurance, with its headquarters at 68 National Drive, Glastonbury, CT, operates locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.
Michael Pizzo and his team from the J.A. Mariano Agency will stay fully engaged in client service and business development as they join Smith Brothers Insurance, a Top 100 Risk Management and Insurance broker.
“We are excited to have Michael and his team join Smith Brothers as we expand in New Jersey. Michael is a professional and his expertise as a Risk Manager fits well with our philosophy of Enterprise Risk Management for our business clients who do not have full time Risk Managers and Family Confidant to protect family assets,” states Joe B. Smith, President & CEO, Smith Brothers Insurance.
“The J.A. Mariano Agency has a history of serving the insurance needs of families and businesses. Their expertise in Food Specialty insurance strengthens our nationwide food industry practice and expands our presence in New Jersey. Their clients will benefit from access to additional carriers, coverage capacity, and risk management services. We look forward to working together and continuing our shared commitment to serving clients and giving back to the communities where we live and work,” states Shawn Knechtel, New Jersey Region Leader, Smith Brothers Insurance.
Michael Pizzo states, “We are excited to join Smith Brothers Insurance, an agency that aligns with our values and commitment to protecting clients from risk. This partnership enhances our ability to provide clients with enhanced risk management solutions, broader market access, and expanded resources, all while maintaining the relationships and service our clients rely on. We look forward to the opportunities it brings for our clients and team.”
ABOUT SMITH BROTHERS INSURANCE, LLC
Smith Brothers Insurance is an independently operated, Top 100 Risk Management and Insurance broker in the United States. As family confidant and outsourced risk manager, we help families and businesses manage risk, protect assets, and grow.
Founded in Hartford, Connecticut in 1971 by brothers, Bob and Brian Smith, Smith Brothers Insurance has expanded to more than 250 professionals to help protect clients from risk and uncertainty.
Smith Brothers is licensed in every state in the U.S. and protects risk all over the world. Our offices are throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.