James L. Birarelli, Co-Owner, CLU, ChFC
Preferred Name: Jim
Years in the Insurance Business: 44
Years with the Agency/Date Started: 32
Alma Mater: Boston College
Professional Designations: 1981, Chartered Life Underwriter, 1983 Financial Consultant
Any interesting background information about your career: My background in insurance is diverse and includes five years as a claims adjustor, group health insurance and pension manager for five years for the Northeast, national marketing manager for two years, and agency sales and service for 32 years.
Hobbies and/or travel experience: Visited China and Hong Kong with my son and his karate federation, where he performed before the Shaolin monks.
Community Involvement/Volunteer Experience: Member since 1985 and past president of Kiwanis of Milford; member of Connecticut Burns Care Foundation, Inc.; member of The Milford Columbus Committee; member of Knights of Columbus, and member of Sons of St. Joseph.
Personal Motto: If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future (from “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business”).
On the weekends you can find me: servicing clients with any unfortunate emergencies, volunteering for the great charities of which I am a part, and spending time with family and friends.
What is your favorite sport to play, watch or both? I like to play and to watch tennis and golf.
Are you on LinkedIn? Yes.
Mary A. Birarelli, Co-owner, Licensed in Property & Casualty, Life & Health
Preferred Name: Mary
Years in the Insurance Business: 32
Years with the Agency/Date Started: 32
Alma Mater: Providence College, Providence, RI
Any interesting background information about your career: Specialize in personal lines and health insurance.
Hobbies and or travel experience: Completed my junior year of college at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland.
Community Involvement/Volunteer Experience: Past President of Network of Executive Women, Inc., a Milford, Connecticut organization. Member of Town of Trumbull Business/Education Initiative. Member of St. Theresa’s Church, Trumbull.
Personal Motto: Be grateful.
On the weekends you can find me: Visiting my family in Rhode Island or gardening or spending time with family and friends.
What is your favorite sport to play, watch or both? I love to swim and to walk.
Any interesting/cool facts about yourself? My proudest achievements are my daughter Beth and my son Andrew. Beth is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and Andrew served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. I derive great satisfaction helping students in their educational endeavors, both through our fundraising activities with the Network of Executive Women and through the Town of Trumbull Business/Education Initiative.
Are you on LinkedIn? Yes.
Keira M. Spillane, Customer Service Representative
Preferred Name: Keira
Years with the Agency/Date Started: 2/2007
Any interesting background information about your career: Specialize in personal lines insurance.
Hobbies and/or travel experience: During summer break my family would take us 5 kids on two-month-long vacations. We have driven to 49 states including Alaska. I also love traveling to the Caribbean.
Community Involvement/Volunteer Experience: I like to run 5K’s to help support local charities.
Personal Motto: Life is too short
On the weekends you can find me: Spending time with my family and friends.
Any interesting/cool facts about yourself? I love to cook and bake with I have time. Also committed to good health.
Are you on LinkedIn? Yes
Nicholas Climan, Account Executive, Licensed in Property & Casualty
Preferred Name: Nick
Years in the Insurance Business: 5 years
Years with the Agency/Date Started: March 12, 2018
Alma Mater: University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut
Any interesting background information about your career: I have a diverse insurance background with experience in claims as a licensed adjuster as well as experience in insurance and claims operations.
Hobbies and/or travel experience: My favorite hobby is spending time with my family, especially taking my daughter to the park to go on the swings. I have been to the Dominican Republic twice.
Community Involvement/Volunteer Experience: I have volunteered to build houses with Habitat for Humanity and delivered Meals on Wheels.
Personal Motto: Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.
On the weekends you can find me: Spending time with my amazing wife and adorable daughter.
Any interesting/cool facts about yourself? I love to sing at karaoke and I love to dance when the opportunity arises.
Are you on LinkedIn? Yes
