Spence And Mathews Insurance, NH and ME About Us

In September, 2005, Spence and Mathews opened a second office in Rochester at 59 South Main Street to better serve it's New Hampshire customers! Please stop in and see what we have to offer! Or call us today at (603) 335-5169.

The Spence and Mathews Insurance Agency was founded in 1935 by Ralph Mathews. It was initially named the Ralph Mathews Insurance Agency. After serving in WWII, Ralph’s son, Phil, returned from the war to take over the reins of the Agency. It remained the Ralph Mathews Agency until the late 1950’s when Phil partnered with Paul Spence to form the Spence and Mathews Insurance Agency.

In 1984, the agency was sold to North Berwick native and current owner, Craig Linscott. At the time of the transfer, Craig had spent nearly 10 years in the insurance field as an adjustor, an underwriter and a marketing manager for several regional and national insurance carriers.

During its nearly 70 years of service to the southern Maine and New Hampshire region, the Agency has continued to grow, representing fourteen companies and providing home, auto and business insurance services to nearly 6000 clients. With our staff of sixteen knowledgeable and courteous professionals, Spence and Mathews has become one of the most respected independent agencies in the seacoast area.




24 Hour Claim Numbers	In September, 2005, Spence and Mathews opened a second office in Rochester at 59 South Main Street to better serve it's New Hampshire customers! Please stop in and see what we have to offer! Or call us today at (603) 335-5169. The Spence and Mathews Insurance Agency was founded in 1935 by Ralph Mathews. It was initially named the Ralph Mathews Insurance Agency. After serving in WWII, Ralph’s son, Phil, returned from the war to take over the reins of the Agency. It remained the Ralph Mathews Agency until the late 1950’s when Phil partnered with Paul Spence to form the Spence and Mathews Insurance Agency. In 1984, the agency was sold to North Berwick native and current owner, Craig Linscott. At the time of the transfer, Craig had spent nearly 10 years in the insurance field as an adjustor, an underwriter and a marketing manager for several regional and national insurance carriers. During its nearly 70 years of service to the southern Maine and New Hampshire region, the Agency has continued to grow, representing fourteen companies and providing home, auto and business insurance services to nearly 6000 clients. With our staff of sixteen knowledgeable and courteous professionals, Spence and Mathews has become one of the most respected independent agencies in the seacoast area.