Herbert H. Landy, CPCU, CIC,
Chairman Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency

Herb attended Bentley College of Accounting and Finance in Waltham, Massachusetts. World War II interrupted his higher education, and he spent three years flying B-24s over Europe. After the war, he finished college and attended Northeastern University for his B.B.A. Graduating in 1947. He worked as an Accountant while earning his MBA in accounting and finance, with a minor in insurance, from Boston University in 1950.

Entering the insurance industry in 1949, Herb initially built his agency writing general lines. He then spent time developing niche insurance programs for professionals including optometrists, medical testing labs and drug stores, etc.

In 1962, Herb developed the Accountants Professional Liability Program, also known as, the first of its kind in the Nation, for the National Society of Public Accountants, that became the basis for The CPA Advantage Accountants Professional Liability Insurance program.

Herbert Landy was named in Who’s Who in Executive and Professionals and received the first national award given by the National Society of Public Accountants in 1987.

Betsy A. Magnuson
President

The Secrets of Success

Betsy Magnuson, Herb’s daughter, brings a second generation of management to the firm. maintaining the Landy heritage of honoring commitments, to customers and employees. Betsy is a graduate of Syracuse University and joined the firm in 1985. Betsy was appointed President in 2001. In addition to the responsibilities of the Presidency, Betsy supervises the underwriting process, is involved in product enhancement, IT development, marketing and the daily operations of the office.

During these past 5 decades, we have responded to the many changes in the professional liability insurance industry. These include the "hard market" of the early 80's, the SEC crisis, Y2K speculation, and the extended market fluctuations we constantly face.

We pride ourselves on our integrity, ethical service, and solid degree of professionalism. This formula guarantees not only success for our firm, but also for our distribution network, insurance company business partners, and customers. We are committed to maintaining these characteristics for the next 50 years.