Walsh Insurance named a 2025 best practices agency

Walsh Insurance has earned the 2025 Best Practices Agency status, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States. The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to participants in the Best Practices Study, which analyzes and documents the business practices of the highest-performing insurance agencies in the industry. This year, 1,146 […]

Walsh Unveils a New Beginning

Updated Logo, New Headquarters, and Continued Commitment to Core Values For more than five generations, Walsh has consistently moved forward by staying true to who we are, while always looking ahead to what’s next. That’s why you’re seeing some big changes: Our evolved logo, streamlined name, and an exciting move into a brand‑new office space […]

Cyber Bytes: Top Text Scams and Tips To Avoid Them

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According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported $470 million in text scam losses in 2024. That’s five times the amount reported in 2020. The FTC says text scams continue to rise, despite a drop in the number of scams reported. Exploiting your responsiveness to texts Texts are far more likely to be responded to […]

Walsh Duffield Hosts 2025 Benefits Seminar

Walsh Duffield is pleased to once again be hosting an in-person benefits seminar – Brighter Benefits-  to explore employee benefits trends and insights for the workplace in 2025 and beyond. In human resources, staying ahead means not just keeping pace but actively seeking to anticipate and adapt to change. As businesses strive to create more inclusive, […]

Why Aren’t Employees Using Mental Health Benefits?

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There’s a disconnect when it comes to workplace mental health. Employees say they want more support. Research reveals they need it. Well-being surveys show employees’ mental health is nearing a record low. According to the telemedicine company Amwell, 50 million Americans are struggling with mental health challenges. Organizations across industries have responded by investing in […]

Celebrating Our Impact: Showcasing a Culture of Community Service

At Walsh Duffield, we believe that genuine success extends beyond business achievements. It’s about our capacity to create a positive influence on the communities we serve. As a fifth-generation, family-owned insurance agency, we have been rooted in WNY since 1860. We are excited to share our annual Community Impact Report, highlighting the difference our team […]

Walsh Donates Easter Baskets to Child & Family Services For 25th Year

Spring has sprung, and for the Walsh team, that means it is the time of year to complete one of their passion projects.  For the 25th year in a row, the staff at Walsh Duffield has come together to collect supplies and assemble Easter baskets for the residents in need at Child and Family Services. […]

Creating a Supportive Workplace for Your Employees

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Mental Health struggles are no longer just a personal matter—they impact the workplace as well. When an employee is not feeling their best, this can be seen through reduced productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism, and turnover. Employers play an important role in improving the health of their employees. This starts with making the workplace environment suitable for […]

Understanding the Rising Cost of Homeowners and Auto Insurance

Rising Home and Auto Costs

As individuals review their insurance policies for the year, the reality is that homeowners and auto insurance rates will continue to rise in 2024.  There are many factors that have caused the increases we have seen over the past couple of years, and we expect this trend to continue in a market where inflation and […]

Do I Need to Purchase Rental Car Insurance?

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When renting a car, a question that that often arises is whether you need to purchase rental car insurance. Rental car insurance can add a significant cost to your rental, but is it a necessary expense? Here are some important things to know: For those who are Insured on a Personal Auto Insurance policy, coverage […]