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History

The History of Brooks, Todd & McNeil

The early beginnings of our agency began with George Davis Wadhams (born January 1, 1800 in Cornwall, CT, died June 11, 1862). He was a very energetic and enterprising person who became involved in many companies, was one of the leading businessmen in Torrington and was a pioneer in manufacturing. In 1839, he was the first insurance agent to represent the Aetna Insurance Company in Torrington.

In 1861, Isaac W. Brooks (born November 8, 1838 in Goshen, CT, died 1916), the son of Watts H. Brooks and Mary Wadhams Brooks, was involved in continuing the insurance agency. From 1861 to 1872, Isaac W. Brooks and his brother John W. Brooks were partners in a general merchandise store in Goshen, CT, where they also sold steamship tickets and insurance as a part of the general business.

In 1872, Isaac W. Brooks and his brother, John W. Brooks, came to Torrington where they established the first and only Banking House known as Brooks Brothers Bank. For twenty-seven years, no other bank was necessary here.

It is interesting to note that Isaac W. Brooks and Charles L. McNeil, who established the Brooks, Todd and McNeil Insurance Agency in the mid 1800’s, also were among the founders of the Torrington Water Company and the Torrington Electric Company. They built a building for those companies in 1911 at 69 Water Street, which we purchased in 1995 and in which we presently operate. In a sense, we have returned “home”.

Gordon C. Todd and his partner purchased the Brooks, Todd & McNeil Insurance Agency from John H. Brooks and Harold J. Burns on December 15, 1980. Stephen G. Todd is now President and Gordon C. Todd is Chairman of the board.

Our agency has grown multiple times and we have branch sales offices in Enfield and South Windsor in addition to a new Southeast Division in the South Carolina towns of Mullins and Spartanburg.

Contact our experienced independent insurance agents for quotes on all your personal insurance needs. Our agents will help find you the best coverage, prices and protection for you and your loved ones. We are conveniently located in the Connecticut towns of Torrington, South Windsor, Enfield and the South Carolina towns of Spartanburg and Mullins.

Offices Office Hours: (M-F) 8:00am – 5:00pm By Appointment Only

Torrington

69 Water Street Torrington, CT 06790 Main: 860.482.5591 Fax: 860.496.9713

South Windsor

855 Sullivan Ave, Unit C. South Windsor, CT 06074 Main: 860.783.5900 Fax: 860.783.5905

Enfield

155 Hazard Ave Enfield, CT 06082 Main: 860.741.3886

Bowen Agency

26 Center Street Winsted, CT 06098 Main: 860-379-2885 Fax: 860-738-7465

Bowen Agency

257 Main St. Suite #4 Torrington, CT 06790 Main: 860-618-5544 Fax: 860-482-9877

Southeast Division

Spartanburg

1524 John B. White Sr. Blvd. Spartanburg, SC 29301 Main: 864.586.1996 Fax: 864.586.1964

Elite Insurance

2904 E. Highway 76 Mullins, SC 29574 Main: 843.423.2780 Fax: 843.423.0701

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