The Pawson Story

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Pawson Insurance was founded by Wilson Sweeney January 9th, 1987 with one objective in mind; to offer the best possible service and a line of products that provides the best protection for their clients. The agency started its operation with 3000 square feet of office space at 5 South Main St Branford Ct. On March 31st, 2000, after being in the insurance business since 1984, John Dendas Jr. acquired Pawson Insurance. Then on April 30, 2000 Joseph Dendas joined the agency after operating his own office JDI Insurance. John and Joe share in the ownership of the agency.

History of Pawson Insurance

January 9, 1987

Pawson Insurance is founded by Wilson Sweeney January 9th, 1987 with one objective in mind; to offer the best possible service and a line of products that offers the best protection for their clients. The agency starts its operation with 3000 square feet of office space at 5 South Main St Branford Ct.

March 31, 2000

After being in the insurance business since 1984 John Dendas, Jr acquires Pawson Insurance.

April 30, 2000

Joseph Dendas joins the agency after operating his own office JDI Insurance. John and Joe share in the ownership of the agency.

November 1, 2002

Pawson makes its first acquisition of Diversified Insurance of Stratford.

September 24, 2004

As the continued to grow and expand more space was needed.  Pawson then relocates to its current location at 31 Business Park Dr, Branford, Ct where it occupies 7400 square feet.

April 8th, 2007

Pawson acquires one of the oldest insurance agencies in the country, Coan & Bunnell Insurance of Orange CT, founded in 1858.

March 10, 2009

Pawson acquires The Hunt Agency of Avon, CT.

October 29, 2009

Pawson acquires Fogg Insurance of Southington, CT.

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