Our Services
Personal Insurance
We understand that everybody has different circumstances. Because of this, there’s no easy, one-size-fits-all method for choosing insurance.
Hanson & Ryan offers a range of personal insurance options, including homeowners, auto, renters, and flood insurance.
Commercial Insurance
At Hanson & Ryan, our goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of your commercial business.
Once we clearly understand your business and processes, we’ll begin working with you to determine which insurance plans would benefit you and your team the most.
Benefits
As your personal assets or your business grows, your needs change almost every day.
We understand that your insurance coverage needs may change over time. Because of this, the team will analyze your needs and offer our continued professional expertise.
About Us
What makes Hanson & Ryan different than every other insurance agency?
Our relationships!
It starts with our internal relationships with our employees, who are our family. As with many professions, a lot of our time is spent at work, and we feel it is important to have a strong culture that enjoys interacting with each other.
This continues to the relationships we built with our partners, carriers, vendors, associations, and community, who allow us to provide amazing products and services.
It is Hanson & Ryan’s vision that every person rest easy knowing they are protected with a trusted partner who truly supports them in good times and bad.
Celebrating 150 Years
1876
Founded. Then referred to as the Eugene H. Olden Agency located in Paterson, NJ.
1925
(May 6th) Changed name to Olden and Hanson, Inc.
1939
Lewis A. Ryan Insurance Agency merged with Olden and Hanson, Inc.
1955
(Dec. 19th) Changed name to Olden-Hanson & Ryan, Inc.
1958
(Nov. 20th) Changed name to Hanson & Ryan, Inc.
1960
(Nov. 7th) Frank Hanson passed away after 46 years of service to the agency
1961
James L Ryan (2nd generation of Ryan’s) became President
1968
Office moved from Paterson to Union Blvd, Totowa NJ
1971
(Feb.) Terry M Ryan (3rd generation of Ryan’s) began work within the agency
1984
Terry M Ryan (3rd generation of Ryan’s) was named President and Chief Operating Officer
1987
(Oct. 13th) James L Ryan passed away
1988
(Oct. 30th) fire destroyed Union blvd building
1989
(July 1st) moved to present location; 87 Lackawanna Ave , Totowa NJ
1989
(Sept. 1st) Agency acquired Zester and Company, Inc.
1996
(Sept.) Sean M Ryan (4th generation of Ryan’s) joins the company
1997
Agency acquired Fish Insurance Associates Gained Master Brokers contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
1999
Hanson & Ryan launched their 1st website, www.hanson-ryan.com
2000
(Aug.) Carrie A Ryan (4th generation of Ryan’s) joins the company
2009
(Aug. 20th) Hanson & Ryan joins Facebook
2010
(July) Kristin A Ryan (4th generation of Ryan’s) joins the company
2011
(Nov. 3rd) Hanson & Ryan joins ISU Network
2015
Silver winner of Insurance Journal’s Best Agencies to Work For award in the East region
2018
(June) Hanson & Ryan becomes a women-owned agency; Carrie Ryan CEO/ President and Kristin Ryan COO/ Vice President.
2018/19
Hanson & Ryan name Top Insurance Workplace in 2018 & 2019
2020
Hanson & Ryan named Top Insurance Workplace for third year in a row!
2022
(July) Hanson & Ryan is recognized as a women-owned, operated, and controlled business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
2022
(November) Hanson & Ryan wins the NJBIZ Reader Rankings Award for Number One Insurance Brokerage
Future
Hanson & Ryan continues to be a staple in the community. As for future generations…we are raising them to love the insurance industry!
Insurance Guides
Life Insurance 101
Life insurance can be overwhelming and is not always the most comfortable topic to discuss with your loved ones.
Flood Insurance 101
These tips from FEMA are here to help prepare prior, survive during and be safe after a flood.
Winter Storm Prep (Personal)
This guide from FEMA is designed to help you properly prepare for a winter storm and know how to protect yourself.
Get in Touch
Ready to get personal?
No matter what type of insurance you find yourself in need of, the team at Hanson & Ryan will work directly with you to gain a comprehensive and inclusive understanding of all aspects of your daily life. After gaining that knowledge, we will be able to make much more distinct, unique, and personalized insurance plan recommendations for your specific needs.
We’re hiring the next generation at Hanson & Ryan in Totowa, NJ!
Our 50/50 Program with USLI gives new hires 2 years of paid training and mentorship in Totowa, NJ. No insurance background needed—just ambition and a drive to learn. Interested or know a recent grad who’d be a fit? Send us a message today!
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