About Us
The story of The Barnstable began in 1833 when a group of Cape Codders, intent on protecting their community, pooled resources and created the Barnstable County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Their foresight, based on an understanding of the territory and its people, plus sound underwriting principles, led to the availability of unquestionably fair, reliable and sustainable fire insurance.
The Company has evolved over the years, especially during the last seven decades, and in 1994, the word “Fire” was removed from the name. This change underscores that the Company offers far more than just fire insurance. In fact, today, exclusively through carefully selected independent agents on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and the Sout