Carey Insurance Agency, Inc.
Two Agents. Every Client. 35 Years and Counting.
Carey Insurance Agency Inc. is a family-owned, independent insurance agency in Avoca, PA. When you call, you get Mark or Brian — the same two people who have been handling policies, answering questions, and showing up for clients across northeast Pennsylvania for over 35 years.
The Agents Behind the Agency
There's no corporate ladder here. No call routing, no case numbers, no waiting to be transferred. Carey Insurance has always been exactly what it looks like: two licensed agents, one office in Avoca, and a commitment to knowing every client by name.
Over 35 years, we've worked with clients at every stage of life and from every walk of it — 21-year-olds getting their first policy, families bundling home and auto, seniors reviewing life coverage, working families watching every dollar, and business owners with a lot on the line. Everyone gets the same thing: a real agent, a straight answer, and coverage that actually fits.
Mark Carey
Principal Agent
Mark Carey is a licensed insurance agent with more than 35 years of experience helping clients find coverages tailored to their needs. He focuses on both personal and commercial insurance and works closely with clients to ensure they understand their options and feel confident with their insurance protection. His business is built on a foundation of honesty, professionalism and personalized service. Mark is known for his clear communication and approachable style. A resident of Old Forge, PA, Mark is active in several community organizations and enjoys spending time with his family on weekends.
Brian Curry
Licensed Agent
For more than 10 years, Brian Curry has been helping clients with their insurance needs, whether it’s Auto & Homeowners insurance, Watercraft insurance, Commercial Insurance, or Life Insurance. He takes pride in making sure clients understand their options and feel confident in the protection they choose. Brian believes that building strong, long-term relationships with his clients is just as important as finding the right coverage, and he values the trust and personal connections he has developed over the years.
A lifelong resident of Northeast Pennsylvania, Brian grew up in and currently resides in Moosic. He enjoys attending airshows during the summer and spending his weekends watching football and enjoying the outdoors with his two dogs.
The Credentials Behind 35 Years of Service
Three decades in business means we've handled the routine renewals and the complicated claims. We've seen coverage that looked fine on paper fall short when a client needed it most. That experience is why we review policies proactively, explain every option in plain language, and stay reachable when something goes wrong.
As an independent Erie Insurance agent, we're not tied to a single carrier's product lineup. We work for our clients — not for an insurance company — and that independence is what lets us recommend coverage that actually fits.
- ERIE Life Recognition Award recipient
- ERIE Founders' Award recipient
- Member: Insurance Agents & Brokers
- Member: National Federation of Independent Business
- Member: Old Forge Lions
- Member: Sons of Italy
- Proud supporters of local fire departments and community organizations across northeast Pennsylvania
From Avoca, For Northeast Pennsylvania
We're not a franchise. We're not a regional office of a national brand. Carey Insurance Agency is rooted in Avoca, PA — and that's not changing. Mark and Brian live and work in the same communities their clients do. That's not a positioning statement. It's just the truth.
If you want to work with a local family-owned insurance agency in Avoca PA that knows your name and answers its own phone, you've found it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carey Insurance Agency
Who owns Carey Insurance Agency in Avoca, PA?
Carey Insurance Agency was founded by Mark Carey and is operated by Mark and licensed agent Brian Curry. Both agents work directly with clients and are reachable by phone, email, or text during business hours.
How long has Carey Insurance been in business?
Carey Insurance Agency has been operating as an independent insurance agency in Avoca, PA for over 35 years.
Is Carey Insurance an independent agent or a captive agent?
Carey Insurance is an independent agency. That means we are not exclusive to any single carrier and can recommend coverage based on what fits the client — not what one company offers.
Has Carey Insurance won any awards from Erie Insurance?
Yes. Carey Insurance Agency is a recipient of the ERIE Life Recognition Award and the ERIE Founders' Award, recognizing sustained performance and client service excellence.
What areas does Carey Insurance Agency serve?
We serve clients throughout northeast Pennsylvania, including Avoca, Scranton, Old Forge, Taylor, Moosic, Dupont, and the surrounding Lackawanna and Luzerne County communities.
