The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has announced that John Bella has joined The Budde Agency, an Amityville, N.Y.-based member of Liberty’s network, as a producer.

Prior to joining The Budde Agency, Bella worked with various property management companies in the private real estate industry. He recently received his broker’s license.

“I chose to join the Liberty/Budde team because I appreciate the small business aspect of working in The Budde Agency on Long Island, while also having the opportunity to interact and work with companies across the country associated with The Liberty Company,” Bella said.

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