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The Commerce Insurance Company company history timeline

1972

Commerce Insurance was founded in 1972 by Arthur J. Remillard, Jr., as a small insurance company in the south-central Massachusetts town of Webster where the company is still located and headquartered.

1995

In 1995, The Commerce Group, Inc., acquired Western Pioneer Insurance Company, of Pleasanton, California Following the acquisition, Western Pioneer's name was changed to Commerce West Insurance Company in order to enhance its identity as a member of the Commerce family.

1999

For more information visit www.CommerceWest.net In January 1999, The Commerce Group, Inc., in a joint venture with AAA Southern New England, purchased the Automobile Club Insurance Company of Columbus, Ohio.

2001

For more information visit www.ACILink.com In March 2001, The Commerce Insurance Company began writing private passenger automobile, homeowners, and umbrella insurance in the State of New Hampshire.

2006

Remillard was the company's longtime CEO and chairman, retiring in July 2006.

2008

In June 2008, The Commerce Group, Inc. was acquired by MAPFRE S.A.. MAPFRE is the largest insurance group in Latin America and has a presence in 43 countries, with about 51,000 agents worldwide.

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