Click to show search form. Click to show mobile menu. Why The Hanover Our history Our history Over the course of our 160-year history, we have established one of the longest and proudest records in the industry, consistently delivering on our promises to protect businesses and individuals. The founding 1852-1865 Trial by fire 1866-1879 Covering the field 1880-1907 Expanding the field 1908-1945 On the move 1946-2003 Rebirth to resurgence 2004-2016 2017- present The founding 1852–1865 1852 - The Hanover Fire Insurance Company opens in Mahnattan at Hanover Square. Company president John Wyckoff commits to prudent risk taking and investing for the long term. The Hanover appoints its first independent agent, prominent businessman Samuel S. Coe of Cleveland, Ohio. 1855 - Tradition of community giving begins with a donation to the NYC Widows and Orphans Fund. 1864 - America expands West. The Hanover forms a general agency to service the new frontier. Back The-founding-1852-1865 Next Navigation THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP 440 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA 01653 508-855-1000 The Hanover Careers Investors Reviews Suppliers For customers and agents My Hanover Policy For agents Products and solutions Individuals Businesses Claims services Billing services Prepare now. Learn how. Legal and compliance Accessibility Fraud protection Terms and conditions Privacy center Governance Legal notices Producer compensation disclosure © 2021 The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. All rights reserved. See our legal notices. Your cookie settings This site uses cookies to maintain site functionality and performance, to enhance your browsing experience, and for analytics and marketing purposes. If you continue browsing, you are consenting to the use of cookies. For more information about our use of cookies and our online privacy practices, please see our online privacy statement and visit our privacy center. Accept No, thanks