Seely & Durland is pleased to announce that Vero Agency, Inc. has merged with Seely & Durland Insurance, effective October, 2019. Owner John S. Vero has closed Vero Agency operations in Chester, having moved to the Seely & Durland Insurance Warwick location at 13 Oakland Ave., in Warwick. John joins the Seely & Durland team as Associate Partner, excited to apply his tremendous service, expertise, and counsel to clients.
A father of two and graduate of Chester High School in 1972, John is a lifetime Orange County resident, born and raised in Chester where he currently resides. Following his graduation from Rider College in 1976, John joined his father and mentor, Ross P. Vero, as Co-Owner at Vero Agency in 1977 before assuming full ownership in 1991.
Seely & Durland Insurance and Vero Agency, Inc. have collaborated on insurance company markets and automation for several years. Since 1990, the agencies combined resources under the name, Appalachian Group, Inc.