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We are Northern Insuring Agency. 

Representing you for more than 95 years

Every member of the Northern Insuring team is highly trained, and continuing education is a priority. We are the largest locally-owned, independent insurance agency covering the Northern New York Region.

With offices in Plattsburgh, Potsdam and Glens Falls, we are here to help you with your auto, home, life, health, business, employee benefits and more.

Your Guide. Your Advocate. Our Community.

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OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Difference has Everything to do with People

Our Core Values drive our interactions with our clients, community and each other. Our Guiding Principles define our cultural standards. Together, they make Northern Insuring Agency one of the best places to work in the region.

Our Journey

1930

THE BEGINNING

Northern Insuring founded by President Walter R. Hildreth, Vice President I.H. Chahoon, and Secretary/Treasurer Frank L. Kemp, with an office on Main Street, AuSable Forks. In 1931, E.C.D. Cameron became Secretary/Treasurer after the passing of Kemp.

The founding members of Northern Insuring Agency, Inc.

1933

E. GLENN GILTZ JOINS NORTHERN INSURING

E. Glenn Giltz joined Northern Insuring, becoming President in 1941. He opened the Plattsburgh office on Clinton Street in 1958. An outstanding businessman and prominent community leader, he led the company until his passing in 1985. 

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“I am extremely proud of our team, strategic plan and creative approach to problem solving. At Northern Insuring Agency we don’t 'sell' insurance, we are advocates for our clients, educators about insurance and risk managers for the middle market clients we represent.”

 

- Deena Giltz McCullough, CEO

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Plattsburgh

171 Margaret St.

Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Ph: 518-561-7000

Fax: 800-753-4530

Potsdam

69 Market St.

Potsdam, NY 13676
Ph: 315-769-2404

Fax: 800-753-4530

Glens Falls

21 Bay St.

Glens Falls, NY 12801
Ph: 518-499-0444

Fax: 800-753-4530

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8am - 12pm

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