Who is The Richards Group?
The Richards Group is a full-service, locally owned & independent Insurance Agency which has provided Insurance, Total Rewards, 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.
Our Team:
150 Dedicated Professionals
in 4 Lines of Business
Who We Serve:
1,000+ Employers
Throughout Our Region
Trusted Total Rewards 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 Total Rewards 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 Total Rewards offerings, we’ll work with you as a partner and extension of your team. We’ll develop a comprehensive and affordable Total Rewards 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.
Breaking News
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The Richards Group Named One of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont!
The Richards Group was recently named one of Vermont's 2025 Best Places to Work for the 10th year in a row. This award was 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 Workforce Research Group. read more >
The Richards Group Welcomes Dan Lyons and Susan Loynd, Expands Human Resources Consulting Practice
September 2024 (Burlington, VT) - The Richards Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Lyons and Susan Loynd to its Total Rewards Team. Dan will lead the Human Resources consulting practice and work with clients throughout the region. read more >
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 >
Abortion Services and Gender Affirming Care Travel Benefit- Rider option for Group Accounts.
This new rider for 2023 covers travel for abortion and gender-affirming services for members who reside in a state where these services are unavailable. This rider is available at no additional cost; however, groups must decide to opt-in or out of this benefit. 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 >