Since 2009, Merchants has presented this esteemed award to one outstanding agency each year, recognizing consistent growth and profitability, a strong relationship with Merchants, a commitment to customer service, and a demonstrated alignment with the company’s core values of integrity, respect, loyalty, teamwork, and a shared aspiration to continuously improve. Merchants Insurance Group partners with more than 1,000 independent insurance agents across Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
“Northeastern Insurance exemplifies what it means to be a true partner,” said Charles Makey III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Insurance Group. “Their dedication to their clients, trust and alignment with Merchants, and commitment to excellence set a high standard across our independent agent distribution. We are proud to recognize them as our 2025 Agent of the Year.”
Based in Latham, New York, Northeastern Insurance was established in 2013 by its current president, Michael Venezio. His brother, Joseph Venezio, joined soon after, playing a key role in the agency’s expansion and solidifying its strong reputation throughout New York’s Capital Region. Today, the agency stands out as one of the region’s fastest-growing independent insurance agencies, earning recognition among the Top 10 Largest P&C Agencies and Fastest Growing Companies locally for four consecutive years…