About Us
With locations in Peterborough, Hancock, New Ipswich, Jaffrey, and Antrim NH, our agency extends its reach to families and business owners throughout the Monadnock Region and beyond. If you’re looking to discuss coverage to fit your individualized needs, one of our agents is ready to assist you.
Call 800-974-7155 or reach out to our locations to get started!
At Bellows-Nichols Insurance, we’re a small-town agency that prides itself on providing our community with access to the nation’s best insurance companies. Our collective goal is to help you navigate the process and tailor your coverage plan to meet your short-term and long-term needs and goals.
Our Agents
Tim McMahon | Peterborough Office
Agency President Tim is a Producer and Health & Life agent and has been with Bellows-Nichols since 2005. Tim’s favorite pastimes are fishing and hockey. Tim is a member of the Peterborough Kiwanis Club and the Monadnock Trout Unlimited Chapter. Living in a close knit community such as Peterborough is near and dear to his heart and he believes that staying connected with each other is what makes a community thrive!
Laura Akerley | Peterborough Office
Agency Vice President Laura is a native of the Monadnock Region. She was raised in Antrim. She loves the people of this community and the fact that “Life in a small town” experiences happen every day! Her most passionate love is her family & spending time with them. Laura is currently serving as the Vice President of the Safeco Northeast Region Agent Advisory Council and serves on the board for the New Hampshire Association of Insurance Agents.
Meghan Carr | Peterborough Office
Meghan started in insurance as a CSR in 2008 and has been a part of BNA’s personal lines department since October 2013. She enjoys spending time with her family in the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, and competing in performance sports with her K9s.
Nichole Johnson | Peterborough Office
Nichole has been working in insurance since 2003. She enjoys helping people by providing information and coverage. When not at work, Nichole likes being with her family and friends while doing various activities. She also likes being part of community events and being a Big Sister.
Arlene Pollender | Peterborough Office
Arlene joined BNA as a licensed Agent in October of 2005. Recently taking on the role of Personal Lines Manager, she appreciates the close working relationship with her peers. Living in Rindge with her husband, they enjoy many hobbies and are ecstatic about becoming grandparents. Their adult children grew up in the Monadnock Region.
Heather Long | Peterborough Office
Heather Long has been a community member of New Ipswich for the past 17 years. The Monadnock Region has become home and she has established deep roots in this area. In the winter, you will find her on the slopes as she is one of the coordinators for the Mascenic Ski program. Heather has been in the insurance industry since 2001, working as an underwriter, as well as an agent, and enjoys helping her customers with all of their insurance needs.
Pam Hall | Peterborough Office
Pam has been with the Bellows-Nichols Agency for over 30 years and is a Licensed Property/Casualty and Life Agent. Over the years she has worked in several roles at Bellows-Nichols. Currently, she is involved in several department roles with a focus on system management. Pam enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, gardening, and scrapbooking.
Ava Stevenson | Peterborough Office
Ava is the newest addition to our Commercial Lines Department and has been working in the insurance industry for 8 years. Ava relocated to this area from Londonderry to be closer to her family. She grew up in the Keene area and has since lived in Ohio, Colorado, and Florida. Ava is a mother of two and loves outdoor activities like running, biking, roller blading, kayaking, and skiing.
Cathy Casale | Peterborough Office
Cathy has over 30 years of commercial insurance experience. She says, “The best feeling in the world is when I can help a customer understand their insurance purchase and make a friend at the same time.” She loves to care for her home and gardens and takes the opportunity to travel when she can, especially to the ocean. She is interested in many subjects including fashion, photography, decorating, and architecture. She lives in Peterborough with her husband Michael.
Erin Smyth | Peterborough Office
After relocating from the Midwest earlier this year, Erin loves any opportunity to get out and explore her new surroundings. She enjoys hiking through the gorgeous New England countryside with her fiancé and canine companions, as well as finding unique local shops and eateries. In her spare time, Erin pursues her passion for making art, reading, and cooking. She was thrilled to join the Bellows-Nichols team this past summer and currently operates in the Commercial Lines Department as a licensed Property & Casualty agent.
Alicia Vitello | Jaffrey Office
Ali has been a licensed personal lines agent at Bellows Nichols since 2006. She enjoys spending her time volunteering on local school committees and at the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce. Her hobbies include small craft projects, camping, and hiking with her family.
Julia Letourneau | Jaffrey Office
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Julia has been a part of the Commercial Lines Department since joining Bellows-Nichols in July of 2011 and was recently promoted to Commercial Lines Manager. A native of Rindge, she is an active community member who enjoys spending time with family and friends. Whatever the activity may be ~ cooking, enjoying time on the lake, out in the garden, or stealing a few moments to put her nose in a book ~ she is certainly always on the go.
Karen Thibodeau | New Ipswich Office
Karen is the personal lines agent in the New Ipswich office where she enjoys working with her customers. She rescues Airedale Terriers and treasures long walks with them taking in the beauty of the local region. When not at work she can be found taking day trips all over New England.
Cyndi Caron | Hancock Office
Cyndi loves the outdoors and natural beauty of the Monadnock Region. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, and snowshoeing. Cyndi joined the BNA team in May 2018 and has 16 years of personal lines insurance experience.
Jeannette Anderson | Antrim Office
Jeannette has been in the insurance industry since 1983 ﹣ both on the company side and the agency side. She has been a licensed personal lines agent in the Antrim office since 2010.
Jeannette lives in Deering with her husband. Her favorite season is summer and enjoys spending time outdoors, either in a garden or in and on the water at a nearby lake or beach.
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