Our Insurance Agents Are Licensed and Certified to Practice in the State of Connecticut


Proudly Serving the Greater Hartford Area East of the Connecticut River

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Independent Insurance Agent

Welcome to PIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Staff

   Stop by or call our office to speak with one of our friendly & knowledgeable insurance specialists.                   

Wally J. Irish, Jr.

I am a lifelong resident of Manchester. I attended Manchester High School, Manchester Community College and Central Connecticut State University.

President, Group Health Insurance

I became an independent insurance agent in 1972 and in 1976, I established The W. J. Irish Insurance Agency. I am a proud member of both the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Connecticut and the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut. I have been privileged to hold various positions of leadership in each organization.

I have made a career of being available to discuss and plan both personal and business insurance. If you wish to review or compare your current insurance contracts or discuss a proposal for a new insurance plan, feel free to contact me at any time, and I will be happy to lend a hand.

E-Mail Address: wirish@wjirishinsurance.com


Amanda "Aimee" Parlante

I am a licensed insurance agent and a Connecticut Notary Public. I have been with the agency since 1998. My specialty lies in commercial lines business insurance. I strive to provide timely, professional customer service and accurate information to each and every client. Please give me a call or stop by the office to discuss your commercial insurance coverage plan.

Notary, Group Health Insurance

I reside in Ellington with my husband and son. When I am not servicing clients, I enjoy playing golf, shooting pool, and spending time with my family and friends.

E-Mail Address: aparlante@wjirishinsurance.com


Maureen Carr

I am a licensed agent specializing in personal business lines of insurance. I have been with agency since February 2002, and I have worked in the insurance field for 20 long years. I handle everything related to personal line insurance, including rate quotes and policy changes. Most of my experience involves working in agencies, so feel free to call anytime to arrange a consultation.

Maureen Carr

I am married and have 2 beautiful daughters. I have resided in Manchester all my life, and most of my summer weekends are spent at the Cape sailing or kayaking.

E-Mail Address: mcarr@wjirishinsurance.com.


Denise Kana

I am the bookkeeper of the agency, and although I have only been with the company since March 2007, I have been in the bookkeeping field for well over 30 years.

 

I reside in Windsor Locks with my husband and daughter. When I am not working I enjoy traveling with my family, going to the beach and relaxing with a good book. 

E-Mail Address: dkana@wjirishinsurance.com

 


 

Katie Irish Pond

Beginning in January 2011, I came on board at the Irish Agency.  My responsibilities include maintaining the agency website, writing and editing the bi-monthly newsletter, processing endorsements and following up on claim reports.  

Originally from Manchester, I continue to live here with my husband, Brad.  I also spent four years in Ithaca, New York where I worked in Cornell University’s Alumni Affairs and Development department.  I returned to Connecticut and worked as Communications Specialist with the Travelers Ins. Co.  I have done creative writing for other small businesses developing  e-newsletters  as well as some freelance writing.

In addition to my responsibilities at the Agency, I am currently finishing my B.A. in English at the University of Connecticut.

Email Address:  kirish@wjirishinsurance.com



Stephanie Bordeaux

I joined the Irish Agency in December 2011.  Primarily my work focuses on personal lines renewals and re-quotes.  I have a background in management and sales. 

Currently I live in Manchester and am pursuing my B.S. in Business Administration at Eastern Connecticut State University.  In my free time I enjoy running, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Email address: sbordeaux@wjirishinsurance.com