About Us
Founded in 1836, Bellows-Nichols Insurance has carried on a commitment to our community by providing access to secure, comprehensive, and affordable insurance coverage.
With locations in Peterborough 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!
In 2025, Bellows Nichols Insurance became a member of Hilb Group, a leading firm offering property and casualty, employee benefits, human resource solutions, and retirement services to businesses and individuals nationwide. With over 2,200 employees in 125+ locations across 30 states and services in all 50 states, our merger with Hilb Group gave us access to the resources of one of the nation’s largest brokers while maintaining the same local team and personal relationships clients have come to know and trust.
Our Agents
Tim McMahon | Peterborough Office
tmcmahon@bellowsnichols.com
603-567-7011
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
lakerley@bellowsnichols.com
603-567-7001
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 serves on the board for the New Hampshire Association of Insurance Agents and the ConVal Community Dollars for Scholars.
Meghan Carr | Peterborough Office
mcarr@bellowsnichols.com
603-567-7006
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.
Arlene Pollender | Peterborough Office
apollender@bellowsnichols.com
603-567-7009
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.
Erin Smyth | Peterborough Office
esmyth@bellowsnichols.com
603-567-7008
Erin joined the Bellows-Nichols team in 2019 and works in the Commercial Lines Department as a licensed Property & Casualty Agent. She enjoys spending time with her son and two dogs.
Kate Dunstan | Pemaquid, ME
Kate started her career in the insurance industry in 2012 and joined the Personal Lines Dept. of Bellows-Nichols in January 2022. She was a member of the Maine Young Agents for 3 years and enjoyed helping with the conferences and semi-annual events. Born and raised on the coast of Maine, Kate currently resides in Pemaquid Maine with her husband Keith and 3 children- Kyle, Makenna and Jaxson. She loves spending time running, skiing, reading and traveling- especially to warm and tropical locations!
Sue Yarger |Peterborough Office
Sue joined Bellows-Nichols in April of 2023 after a career in high tech and marketing. She participates in the Peterborough Christmas Tree Festival and looks forward to it every year. Sue lives in Rindge with her two dogs and is an avid gym rat and outdoor enthusiast.
Cyndi Caron | Peterborough 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.
Liane Emond | Peterborough Office
lemond@bellowsnichols.com
603-567-7005
Liane joined the BNA team in April 2021 as an Administrative Assistant in our benefits department. She enjoys running, biking, kayaking and hiking. She is also a Certified Spinning® Instructor and teaches Sunrise Cycle twice a week at Performance Health & Fitness. Liane loves to spend time with her daughter, family and friends. Liane has over 25 years of Administrative experience.
Lauren Dutilley | Glocester, RI
ldutilley@bellowsnichols.com
603-567-7010
Lauren is delighted to join the Bellows Nichols Family as a newly licensed Personal Lines Agent. She joined the team in the summer of 2021 and is looking forward to growing with the Company. Growing up in the Monadnock region she is familiar with all of the wonderful things this region has to offer. Lauren has wanderlust for adventures/ traveling, cooking, a great novel and spending time with her loved ones.
Jane Farris | Staunton, VA
Jane originally joined the Bellows-Nichols family in 2005 as a Commercial Lines agent. After relocating to Staunton, Virginia in early 2020 and working for an agency in that area, she is now back with Bellows Nichols. Jane works remotely and provides support to the Commercial Lines Department. Although she misses the Monadnock region, she doesn’t miss the snow! She loves hiking and spending time with her husband and their dog, Gulliver-they love doing anything in the outdoors! They are learning about their new area, how to garden in clay, and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Shenandoah Valley.
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.
Alicia Ries | Peterborough Office
Alicia joined Bellows-Nichols in September 2024. She was born and raised in Jaffrey, where she continues to reside. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her pets, playing games, or doing arts and crafts. She and her husband share a love for photography and aspire to travel the World together! Alicia is looking forward to helping her clients with their commercial insurance needs!
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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 43 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.
