About Gerardi Insurance Services

Joe has been with the team since 2003. His tenacity and verve has made him a very valuable member here at Gerardi Insurance Services. People don't seem to know just how much work it really is to be in insurance, Joe found out quickly and learned even quicker. A hard-working young professional, Joe has been working with homeowners to keep their policies up to date and within their budgets. Using collective Home & Auto discounts, Joe has managed to save his clients a great deal of money during his tenure at Gerardi Insurance Services.

Loves football and baseball. Boston Red Sox & Chicago Bears fans. Also follows UCONN Football and Basketball. An avid weight lifter, he works out at the local fitness club. He also likes to be part of the annual Davis Park Christmas Lighting.

Bill has been an important part of our personal lines team since 1996. He specializes in Personal, Commercial, Life & Health Insurances. Bill is known for his love of baseball. He was a 19th round American Draft for the Boston Red Sox in his baseball heyday and still throws a mean glove. Hundreds of our customers, both local and abroad have appreciated what Bill has accomplished for them. Give Bill the opportunity to work for your team.

Bill was hired because of his tenacity and strong work ethic. Gerardi Insurance Services has always prided ourselves on finding the best people so we can always do our best for our customers. Bill will work hard to make certain that your Insurance policy is the right one for you.

Ed Desaulnier, President and owner, is the heart of Gerardi Insurance Services. Starting with the firm back in the early 70's and earning his designation of Certified Insurance Counselor along the way, he is well-versed in all forms of insurance products and financial services. Ed purchased the firm from his friend and previous owner, Bob Gerardi in 1996. He comes from a long tradition of hard work and dedication to both customers and community. It is this background and the knowledge that success comes from paying attention to the the everyday details and needs of GIS customers that sets him apart.

He uses that same philosophy with his insurance carriers and staff as well. Every effort goes into making certain that each person who walks through the door feels that they are the most important issue on everyone's mind.

Matt Desaulnier, Vice President of Gerardi Insurance Services, Inc., has been working with the office since 1996. He holds the certified insurance counselor (CIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), and Certified Workcomp Advisor (CWCA) Designations. Matt is certified in all aspects of insurance, from Property and Casualty to most forms of life and health insurance. He has been our leader in working with local businesses, both big and small, to help them find the correct and most, cost-effective commercial coverage there is. Matt is the right choice for your business, any business.

Matt is especially talented with business challenges. He enjoys the complexities and intricate details that a business deals with everyday, and especially loves solving the problems for his clients. It is not easy these days, trying to find the right coverage for a growing business. Worker's Compensation rules, health insurance daily changes, staffing challenges - every business owner or manager has to meet those challenges everyday, Matt just helps make their day a little easier.

Jay is familiar with being a team player, he has been all his life. With baseball and community efforts, Jay has been a leader in making positive things happen for his teammates, his family and his neighbors. He likes to go the extra inning and give that additional effort when trying to accomplish a goal. Consider that next time you call Jay for an Auto Insurance Quote or Homeowner's coverage. Remember that you can save even more with specific details such as good grades on your auto insurace and styles of burgular alarms on your homes. Be sure to tell him everything to make sure he can help you keep your insurance budget under control.

Working with Jay will be a refreshing experience from your past if you ever dealt with 800 numbers and internet auto quotes. Jay's tenacity and fresh thinking gives him the ability to find the right rate that are looking for, howver, because he comes from the automotive world, he knows cars and which ones are better choices for coverage than others. He is on your side every step of the way and there when you need him if there ever is a problem. Jay's effort and hard work ethic is what makes the difference when shopping for the right insurance.

Ed prides himself with exceptional customer service and loves the professionalism of the agency and his teammates. Ed is a competitive person who wants to earn the business of every person he meets. Ed will bring an understanding and personal relationship to his customers. If you're looking for home, auto, or commercial insurance, Ed will do all he can to make sure you are provided with the right insurance while being treated with respect and given the great customer service you've come to expect from an agent of Gerardi Insurance Services..

Ed doesn't shy away from the difficult challenges. He appreciates that not everyone has a easy time getting the right insurance that they need and the support that they want. Whether it was their fault or not, not everyone gets a fair shake with their underwriters - that's where Ed comes in. Just like when he tackles a large hill on the Tour de Cure, he buckles down and gets the job done, often in record time. Be sure to contact him about anything you need for your home, renters, auto, motorcycle and more. Ed works hard for his clients - and he doesn't give up, you can count on that.

Eric is Vice President of Gerardi Financial Services, and began his career as an independent insurance agent in 1992. Now in his thirteenth year of business he still has nearly all of the clients he met in his first year. This is the result of the hands-on and personal approach Eric takes in developing long term relationships with his clients.

Eric now offers a wide range of insurance and investment products and services. They include individual insurance products, employee benefit programs, pension and retirement planning, business continuation planning, and estate planning. He has developed a strong, working relationship with local attorneys, accountants and trust departments and acts as a catalyst in the planning process.