Who is The Richards Group?

The Richards Group is a full-service, locally owned & independent Insurance Agency which has provided Insurance, Employee Benefits, and Retirement Plan solutions to clients in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts since 1867. We are committed to helping employers with workplace safety, employee retention, and wellness. We utilize our expertise, advanced technology, and vast resources for the betterment of the workforce.

Trusted Employee Benefits Providers.

Better Benefits. Better People. Better for Your Business.

We take a personal approach to help you make professional decisions.

The landscape of communication has evolved. Using technology to our advantage, in consideration of Individual preference and circumstances, you can be assured that The Richards Group will be there for you.

A key component to every successful business is its ability to find and retain great employees. they’re the ones that help keep your business moving every day. One of the best ways for you to do this is to offer your employees a competitive benefits package as a form of compensation.

With a staff of 36 in our Employee Benefits Division, we have robust capabilities to well serve clients throughout Vermont & New Hampshire. At The Richards Group, we understand how important it is to strike the balance between what you provide for your employees and how it affects your company’s bottom line.

With our employee benefit offerings, we’ll work with you as a partner and extension of your team. We’ll develop a comprehensive and affordable employee benefits program that will give you a strong, competitive edge. As the region's leading resource to help you understand the effects of healthcare reform and its' implications, we're here to help. Our strategy is uniquely focused to help make your organization a Best Place to Work. The Richards Group and many of our clients hold this endorsement. Using a steering wheel approach, we pilot our clients 360 degrees navigating risk management, compliance, worksite wellness, human resources, payroll, and leadership development.

WMUR News Channel 9 Features TRG’s Ross Gibson!

News channel WMUR featured Ross Gibson from The Richards Group regarding Workplace Mental Health and its emerging importance in the workplace. read more >

Resources based on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

On Friday, the Supreme Court rendered a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating constitutional protection for abortion. In the wake of this ruling, 26 states are expected to ban all or nearly all abortions. read more >

TRG has been named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Vermont for a 7th Consecutive Year!

The Richards Group was recently named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Vermont, an award created by Vermont Business Magazine, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Department of Economic Development, the Vermont Department of Labor, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Vermont State Council and Best Companies Group. read more>

News Archive:

OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Summary and Resources

Friday, Nov. 5, 2021: OSHA published the COVID-19 vaccination emergency temporary standard (ETS) plus a list of FAQs and a webinar. Under this new rule, employers with 100 or more employees must require COVID-19 vaccinations among workers or accept proof of negative tests each week and require face coverings. Employers will be required to comply with most provisions of the ETS by Dec. 5, 2021, and the testing requirements by Jan. 5, 2022. Companies that fail to comply may be subject to significant fines. read more >

TRG COVID-19 Resource Center

For up-to-date information on the COVID-19 Pandemic, please visit our COVID-19 Resource Center. Here you’ll find relevant content on topics of concern, resources from insurers, and up to date information from insurers, reopening guidelines, and the latest on vaccinations.

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