Starkweather & Shepley Acquires DiMatteo Brokerage in Connecticut

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. reports it acquired DiMatteo Insurance Brokers effective January 1, 2026,

Founded in 2010, DiMatteo Insurance Brokers is an independent insurance agency based in East Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is led by founder Angelo DiMatteo, who will join Starkweather & Shepley along with Trina Nicholson, vice president, who has been with the agency since 2013.

The DiMatteo Insurance team will operate from Starkweather & Shepley’s Bristol, Connecticut office.

The DiMatteo agency brings a commercial lines portfolio with a track record in the construction and hospitality industries, as well as offerings in employee benefits and personal lines insurance.

Starkweather & Shepley is headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island, with additional locations in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida. The firm said it continues to expand its presence throughout Connecticut and other states.

Privately held in trust since 1935, Starkweather & Shepley specializes in commercial, personal, and employee benefits insurance, as well as risk management services. Through its partnership with Assurex Global, it also offers national and international services.