The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has announced a new partnership with a Rhode Island-based agency and the appointment of a commercial insurance broker.

Liberty has partnered with Lennon Insurance Services of Wakefield, R.I. This is Liberty’s first partnership in Rhode Island.

Led by partner Sean Lennon, Lennon Insurance offers insurance products including homeowners, auto and business.

“We chose Liberty because we believe between the business model and the ‘culture of caring,’ we can build the best insurance agency in the country,” Lennon said.

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Liberty has also announced the appointment of Deanne Digardi as a partner and commercial insurance broker.

Digardi has more than 25 years of industry experience. She specializes in designing and negotiating competitive insurance programs and supports organizations with training and coaching on strategies to educate employees and streamline administrative work around insurance and risk management. Prior to joining Liberty, Digardi served as vice president at Vantreo Insurance Brokerage.

“Becoming a partner at Liberty is a critical decision in my life,” she said. “I am excited and impressed by the variety and depth of service solutions we provide to clients and that also support me in designing insurance programs that both meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. They also have extensive industry experience and a like-minded commitment to our clients. This makes me very confident in my decision.”