Walsh Insurance Group
Walsh Insurance Group was founded in 1860 when James Mooney, an Irish
immigrant, established James Mooney and Bro., specializing in insurance and
real estate.The company has had various name changes over the years, but has remained family owned and operated through four generations, enjoying a steady record of growth and stability.
Today, the firm provides property and casualty insurance for personal and commercial customers. Walsh Insurance Group — which is comprised of Walsh Duffield Companies, M Insurance Agency and The Jacob Hauck Agency — also sells employee benefits products to its commercial customers and has an individual life insurance department.
Throughout the last 144 years, family involvement has remained constant. A fourth generation of the Walsh family currently runs the business. John N. Walsh III is chairman and CEO; Edward F. Walsh Jr. is president and COO; and Michael K. Walsh and Theodore B.K. Walsh are executive vice presidents.
Their fathers, John N. Walsh Jr. and Edward F. Walsh, have been business partners for more than 55 years and remain actively involved with the firm, assisting the younger generation.
Walsh Insurance Group employs 58 people in offices in Buffalo and Hamburg. In 2003, the firm, with 19 different agencies, had $58 million in premium sales, making it one of the most successful agencies in New York State.
The Walsh family is collectively involved in leadership service at over 100
organizations including The Kaleida Health System hospitals, United Way, UB
Foundation, NCCJ, YMCA, Child & Family Services, Nichols School, Medaille
College, WNY Foundation, Cummings Foundation, Goodwill, Hospice and
many, many others.