Protector Groups Vaudreuil Named Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) Chairman of the Board

Robert J. Vaudreuil has been elected chairman of the board of The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA)- the leading trade association for over 1,700 Massachusetts independent agencies and their estimated 15,000 employees.

Worcester, MA (PRWEB) January 4, 2004 --Robert J. Vaudreuil, president and CEO of The Protector Group Insurance Agency, Inc., one of New Englands largest independent insurance agencies, has been elected chairman of the board of The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA)- the leading trade association for over 1,700 Massachusetts independent agencies and their estimated 15,000 employees. Completing his current term as MAIA vice chairman, Vaudreuil assumed his new position on January 1, 2004.

A certified public accountant with more than 15 years experience in the insurance industry, Vaudreuil brings comprehensive management expertise to his new position. Vaudreuil joined The Protector Group Insurance Agency, Inc., in 1988 as treasurer. In 1990, he became chief operating officer, and in 1994 assumed his current position of president and CEO. Under his management, Protector Group Insurance has enjoyed steady growth, expanding from 30 to 90- plus employees at its Worcester headquarters and Wellesley, Leominster and Millbury offices.

I expect a busy and successful year ahead," says Vaudreuil. MAIA will continue working hard to advocate on behalf of the dedicated insurance professionals in our state."

The Protector Group Insurance Agency, Inc. can be reached at 100 Front Street, Suite 800, Worcester, MA 01608, (508) 852-8500, toll-free (888) 850-9400, and at www.protectorgroup.com.
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