News & Announcements

Co-op is excited to share that Chris Forsberg, our New Hampshire Territory Manager, was recently named Territory Manager of the Year at Big “I” New Hampshire’s annual convention in Portsmouth. The award recognizes Chris’s work with independent insurance agencies throughout New Hampshire. He works closely with agency partners to provide marketing support, build strong relationships, and

Our wellness team has done it again! Co-operative Insurance Companies has been awarded the 2026 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Award — Gold Level by the Vermont Department of Health. Co-op remains committed to continuing its efforts to create a supportive workplace that supports employee health and well-being. We will be accepting our award during

Giving Back to Our Local Humane Societies Earlier this month several Co-op employees and family members participated in Homeward Bound: Addison County Humane Society’s annual fundraising event, Woofstock: Walk for the Animals. People and pups came together to enjoy a 1-mile stroll through Middlebury followed by a special treat for the dogs – splashing and swimming

The Wish Kids Golf Classic held on July 15th at Ralph Myhre Golf Course was another tremendous success, bringing together golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for a meaningful cause. Thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, more than $23,000 was raised to benefit Make-A-Wish Vermont & Northeast New York. Throughout the day, participants enjoyed great weather, golf, camaraderie,

Kelli-Jo Cloutier wins 2026 Region One Rookie of the Year and 2026 International Rookie of the Year! Co-operative Insurance is proud to recognize Controller Kelli-Jo Cloutier for her outstanding achievements at the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) Annual Convention, held this year in Norfolk, Virginia. During the convention, Kelli-Jo received two prestigious honors: the

This award marks 10 in a row for Team Co-op! Co-operative Insurance is proud to once again be recognized as one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work. This honor reflects the strong workplace culture our employees continue to build together year after year. At Co-op, we believe a positive workplace starts with people. Our culture

Co-op Team Celebrates Super Bowl Sunday Co-op employees came together once again to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with a lively and well-attended office party. The annual tradition brought team members together to enjoy the big game, great food, and plenty of friendly competition. Employees gathered to watch the game in a fun and relaxed setting.

Co-op Team Enjoys An Evening Out Co-op employees and their guests enjoyed a special evening out at the Town Hall Theatre this past holiday season. The event brought team members together for a night of great food, entertainment, and connection. The evening began with a delicious dinner catered by The Waybury Inn. Guests enjoyed a

Bringing Employees Together Co-op employees came together in November to celebrate “Co-opsgiving,” a festive, onsite gathering centered around gratitude, connection, and community. The event brought teams across the organization together to enjoy a Thanksgiving-style meal and take a moment to reflect on the season. Employees shared a delicious spread while connecting with colleagues from different

Co-op Hosts Onsite Employee Wellness Fair We hosted an onsite Wellness Fair in November to support employee well-being and highlight available benefits. The event created an engaging space for employees to learn, connect, and focus on their health. Throughout the day, employees explored resources designed to support both personal and professional wellness. The fair featured