meet our management team
Our management team has decades of experience. They use their combined knowledge and
know how to guide our team of talented associates to find the best solutions for our clients.
Dennis F. Murphy, Jr., CEO
Michael Murphy, President
Laurie Marinelli, Personal Insurance Manager
Susan Mattia, Business Insurance Manager
Pauline Correia, Financial Insurance Manager
Bill Percuoco, Business Insurance Sales Manager
Glenn Niinimaki, Sales/Insurance Company Relations Manager
Sally Chaves, Client Support Team Supervisor
Dennis F. Murphy, Jr., CPCU, CLU
CEO
T 978 568 8711
Dennis heads Murphy Insurance Agency. In 1960, he joined the agency,
which his father, D. Francis “Frank” Murphy started in 1937. He built the agency from a one location operation with a handful of employees to the large regional agency Murphy Insurance is today.
He has been a community and industry leader through his career serving on the boards of a wide variety of civic and professional organizations as well as providing financial support.
Dennis is a tireless advocate of education, contributing to the creation of the Worcester County Insurance Institute, funding scholarship programs and mentoring many young professionals. He is a founding member and past president of the Central Mass Chapter of CPCU Society and recently received its Distinguished Lifetime Service Award. He was recognized for his many contributions to the Insurance Industry.
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Michael Murphy
President/Sales
T 508 787 5121
Michael joined the agency in 1990. He oversees the daily operations of the agency managing all aspects of the business in conjunction with the entire Management Team. In addition to his leadership role, Michael continues the Murphy tradition of being directly involved with clients. He takes an active role in building and maintaining relationships with new and longtime clients...both personal and business. He is also active in the community serving on a number of community organizations.
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Laurie Marinelli, CPCU, CIC, AAI, AIS
Personal Insurance Manager
T 978 567 4630
Laurie joined the agency in 1973. She has the broadest experience in Personal Insurance within the agency and manages the Personal Insurance Associates at our seven locations. Her team provides guidance and solutions to protect the individuals and families including auto, home, recreational vehicle and personal umbrella insurance. Laurie is based at our Hudson office.
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Susan Mattia, CPCU
Business Insurance Manager
T 508 787 5130
Susan joined the agency in 2008 and has over 30 years of management and underwriting experience. She oversees the Business Insurance Client Service Associates, who manage relationships, and handle insurance research and underwriting for business clients of all types from corporate to small businesses. Susan works out of our Marlborough office.
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Pauline Correia
Financial Insurance Manager
T 508 787 5132
Pauline joined the agency in 1989. She oversees our Financial Insurance group. She and her team work with individuals and businesses helping them to protect their future. For individuals, they provide life, disability and long-term care insurance and fixed annuities as well as other retirement planning and investment options. For businesses, they can provide a full range of employee benefits including group health, life and disability as well as use insurance solutions to create a business continuation plan. While Pauline is frequently on the road, she is based out of our Marlborough office.
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Bill Percuoco, CIC, AAI, AIS
Sales Manager
T 508 787 5140
Bill joined the agency in 1980. He manages the agency’s team of Business Insurance Sales Associates and is focused on bringing a unique “insurance made simple” approach to business owners and risk managers. His team learns about a business and with the knowledge recommends appropriate solutions to help them reduce risk, provide protection and enhance peace of mind. Bill is based at our Marlborough location.
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Glenn Niinimaki, CPCU, ARM, CIC, AIS
Sales/Insurance Company Relations Manager
T 508 787 5124
Glenn joined the agency in 1991 and has 38 years of insurance industry experience. He works with large business insurance clients and also acts as the agency’s primary liaison with the many insurance companies we represent. Glenn works out of our Marlborough office. Glenn represents the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents on the the governing comittee of the Massachusetts Workers Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau. He is also a member of the board of governers of the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts.
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Sally Chaves, CISR
Client Support Team Supervisor
T 978 567 4604
Sally joined the agency in 1992. She and the Client Support Team are here to help with all types of personal and business insurance claims. When you have a claim, Sally and her associates make it as simple as possible by providing guidance, taking reports and submitting them to the insurance company on your behalf. Most importantly, they are here to provide support during stressful situations.
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