We are Gannon Associates Insurance

In 1973, our founder, Max Gannon Jr., took a leap of faith that would shape the future of our company. At the time, his employer, Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Insurance Company, made the decision to move away from having in-house agents. Max saw an opprotunity, purchasing his book of business from them and setting out to build something of his own.

With his book of business, a filing cabinet in his kitchen, and the trunk of his car as his “office,” Max laid the foundation for what would become Gannon Associates Insurance. He quickly grew to a team of three and opened a small office in Towanda, Pennsylvania; our first brick and mortar location. From those modest beginnings, Max focused on one thing above all else: building relationships and serving clients with loyalty, trust, and personal attention.

Over the next five decades, that vision fueled steady growth. What started as a one-man operation has become a full service, independent insurance agency with ten offices across Pennsylvania and New York, nearly one hundred employees, and partnerships with more than eighty-five carrier partners. These resources allow us to provide clients with flexible customized coverage solutions at competitive prices.

What truly makes Gannon Associates Insurance different isn’t our size—it’s the people, the principles we live by, and the way we stand beside our clients.

• We are independent, which means our first commitment is always to you. Every decision, recommendation, and solution is guided by what’s best for our clients, built with integrity and care.
• Our roots run deep in the communities we serve. We’re more than insurance professionals—we’re neighbors, teammates, and partners who take pride in protecting what matters most, right where we live and work.
• Our team brings broad expertise across personal, business, employee benefits, and specialized coverage. But what sets us apart is how we put that knowledge into action—with passion, dedication, and a drive to deliver quality, customized protection for unique needs.
•  Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe insurance is more than policies and premiums—it’s about partnership, trust, and walking alongside our clients in the moments that matter most.

For more than 50 years, this has been our way forward. From a kitchen table and the trunk of a car to ten offices and nearly one hundred employees, our goal has never changed: to protect what matters most with commitment, integrity, and care.