Business Details
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Hingham, MA
For over five decades, Walter J May Insurance Agency has established itself as a cornerstone of trust in the insurance industry. Founded in 1969 and operating as a third-generation family business, we specialize in delivering personalized insurance solutions tailored to both individual and commercial clients. Our expertise spans home, auto, flood, life, and comprehensive business insurance products, including specialized coverage for technology firms, medical offices, and contractors. With a team of licensed advisors operating across six New England states, we maintain partnerships with top-rated insurers to ensure clients receive optimal protection.Our Marine Division offers niche expertise for watercraft insurance, leveraging on-site yachtsman knowledge. We emphasize risk management education through interactive resources and prioritize long-term client relationships built on accurate advice and professional service. Our commitment to community extends through independent agency status, allowing unbiased recommendations while maintaining local market understanding in Hingham, South Dennis, and surrounding areas.
Services
Home Insurance
Business Insurance
Auto Insurance
General Liability
Workers Compensation
Flood Insurance
Commercial Property
Employment Practice Liability
Contractors Insurance
Technology Firm Insurance
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of localized insurance expertise in New England
- Our third-generation family agency maintains deep community connections
- We provide specialized marine insurance through yachtsman-led expertise
- We partner exclusively with top-rated insurance carriers for optimal coverage
- Our risk management resources help clients understand policy nuances
What people say
Service is unmatched
Best of them all
Pleasant and helpful staff
Innovative solutions
Trusted partner
Services
Home Insurance
Our home insurance solutions protect against fire, water damage, and personal liability risks. We offer replacement cost coverage with no caps, personal property protection, and umbrella policy options. Our advisors help clients understand coverage nuances like flood insurance requirements and valuable possessions scheduling.
Business Insurance
We provide comprehensive business insurance including general liability, workers compensation, and commercial property coverage. Our specialized solutions address technology firms' cyber risks, medical offices' liability needs, and contractors' project-specific requirements across New England's diverse business landscape.
Flood Insurance
Recognizing standard policy limitations, we offer flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program and private carriers. Our experts help assess property-specific risks and secure appropriate coverage levels for both primary residences and secondary homes.
Marine Insurance
Our Marine Division provides specialized watercraft insurance with risk assessment conducted by yachtsman-trained professionals. Coverage includes hull protection, liability, and unique risks associated with recreational boating activities in coastal Massachusetts and New England waterways.
Umbrella Insurance
We offer umbrella policies that extend liability coverage beyond standard auto, home, or business policies. These provide critical protection against major claims or lawsuits, covering legal defense costs and settlements that exceed primary policy limits.
Questions
What types of business insurance do you offer?
We provide general liability, employment practice liability, commercial property, business auto, and workers compensation insurance, plus specialized coverage for technology firms, medical offices, and contractors.
Do you offer flood insurance?
Yes, we offer flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program and private carriers, recognizing that standard homeowners policies don't cover flood damage.
How are you different from other agencies?
As a third-generation family agency with 50+ years of local experience, we combine deep community knowledge with partnerships with top-rated insurers and specialized marine insurance expertise.
Can you help with collector car insurance?
Yes, we offer specialized insurance for classic and collector vehicles through niche providers who understand their unique valuation and protection requirements.
