Landmark Group of Brighton, Inc.
Independent insurance brokerage established in 1984, providing property and casualty coverage, surety bonding, employee benefits, and personal lines insurance for the construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Overview
Landmark Group of Brighton, Inc. is an independent insurance brokerage headquartered at 1956 West Henrietta Road in Brighton, a suburb of Rochester, NY. Founded in 1984 by Kelly M. Shea, the firm has operated as a specialty brokerage for over four decades, providing consulting-oriented insurance services to commercial and individual clients across upstate New York. Christopher K. Shea serves as president. In early 2021, the firm was acquired by SDN Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of Financial Institutions, Inc. (the parent company of Five Star Bank), and has since become part of the NFP network.
What They Offer
Landmark Group focuses on several core insurance disciplines:
- Property and casualty coverage for businesses
- Surety bonding, particularly for contractors and construction firms
- Employee benefits consulting
- Personal lines insurance, including auto and homeowners coverage for individuals and families
The firm operates as a consulting broker rather than a captive agent, working across multiple carriers to structure coverage for clients in the construction, manufacturing, real estate, and technology sectors. Their commercial practice centers on risk management solutions tailored to the operational exposures common in those industries.
Known For
Landmark Group has been described as a staple of the Rochester business community since its founding in 1984. The firm built its reputation on surety bonding and property and casualty coverage for construction and manufacturing firms in upstate New York — sectors where bonding requirements and project-specific liability make specialized brokerage expertise particularly relevant. The Shea family's continued leadership through the acquisition by Five Star Bank's insurance subsidiary reflects the firm's long-standing client relationships in the region.
Location & Neighborhood
The office sits on West Henrietta Road in Brighton, near the Interstate 390 interchange and less than 1.5 miles south of the University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital campus. This stretch of West Henrietta Road is one of Rochester's busiest commercial corridors, with Marketplace Mall and several large retail plazas nearby. The location provides straightforward highway access for clients throughout Monroe County and the greater Finger Lakes region.
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