Our History

Founded. Then referred to as the Eugene H. Olden Agency located in Paterson, NJ.

(May 6th) Changed name to Olden and Hanson, Inc.

Lewis A. Ryan Insurance Agency merged with Olden and Hanson, Inc.

(Dec. 19th) Changed name to Olden-Hanson & Ryan, Inc.

(Nov. 20th) Changed name to Hanson & Ryan, Inc.

(Nov. 7th) Frank Hanson passed away after 46 years of service to the agency

James L Ryan (2nd generation of Ryan’s) became President

Office moved from Paterson to Union Blvd, Totowa NJ

(Feb.) Terry M Ryan (3rd generation of Ryan’s) began work within the agency

Terry M Ryan (3rd generation of Ryan’s) was named President and Chief Operating Officer

(Oct. 13th) James L Ryan passed away

(Oct. 30th) fire destroyed Union blvd building

(July 1st) moved to present location; 87 Lackawanna Ave , Totowa NJ

(Sept. 1st) Agency acquired Zester and Company, Inc.

(Sept.) Sean M Ryan (4th generation of Ryan’s) joins the company

Agency acquired Fish Insurance Associates Gained Master Brokers contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ

Hanson & Ryan launched their 1st website, www.hanson-ryan.com

(Aug.) Carrie A Ryan (4th generation of Ryan’s) joins the company

(Aug. 20th) Hanson & Ryan joins Facebook

(July) Kristin A Ryan (4^th generation of Ryan’s) joins the company

(Nov. 3rd) Hanson & Ryan joins ISU Network

Silver winner of Insurance Journal’s Best Agencies to Work For award in the East region

(June) Hanson & Ryan becomes a women-owned agency; Carrie Ryan CEO/ President and Kristin Ryan COO/ Vice President.

Hanson & Ryan name Top Insurance Workplace in 2018 & 2019

Hanson & Ryan continues to be a staple in the community. As for future generations…we are raising them to love the insurance industry!

Hanson & Ryan named Top Insurance Workplace for third year in a row!

(July) Hanson & Ryan is recognized as a women-owned, operated, and controlled business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

(November) Hanson & Ryan wins the NJBIZ Reader Rankings Award for Number One Insurance Brokerage