Strengthening Our Community by Helping More Kids Get Outside!

Our distinctive black and yellow jackets stood out against the snow at Sugarloaf Mountain as the United Insurance Fast & Flurries team returned for our fourth year participating in the WinterKids Downhill24. For one unforgettable night, Lower Narrow Gauge lit up under the stars while teams skied and rode in support of WinterKids’ mission to help children across Maine get outside and stay active all winter long.    

Supporting WinterKids Downhill24 has become a meaningful tradition for our organization. Their programs open doors for thousands of K–12 students to experience the joy and confidence that come from outdoor winter play, which should be accessible to every child, regardless of background or resources. At United Insurance, our philanthropic focus on youth development aligns deeply with this mission, and participating in the WinterKids Downhill24 gives us a chance to put that commitment into action. 

This year, our 12-person Fast & Flurries team hit the slopes with renewed energy and purpose. Run after run, hour after hour, we pushed ourselves not just for the challenge, but for the kids who benefit from WinterKids programs. Together, we proudly raised $35,911, surpassing our $30,000 fundraising goal and earning 2nd place overall among all participating teams. 

We would like to thank our dedicated members of this year’s United Insurance Fast & Flurries team.  

United Insurance: 

President & CEO, Zack Frechette 

Executive Vice President & Partner, Pat Gaetani 

Senior Vice President & Partner, Tim McGonagle 

Senior Vice President & Partner, Erik Casparius 

Senior Vice President & Partner, Jason Duval 

Senior Vice President, Joey Bard 

Senior Account Executive, John Jagger 

Account Executive, Matt Rungi 

Marketing & Community Engagement Manager, Katie Piantoni 

Acadia Insurance: 

Underwriting Director – Inland Marine, Tim Bath 

The Andover Companies: 

Director of Field Marketing – Maine, Peter Dube 

Vermont Mutual Insurance Group: 

Vice President & Chief Underwriting Officer, Jonathan Becker 

As our team recovers from another exhilarating Downhill24, our gratitude runs deep. A sincere thank you to our community, our colleagues, carrier partners, and our families. Your continued support helped us make a meaningful impact for WinterKids and the thousands of children who benefit from their programs each year. 

Thank you for being a part of this effort. We’re already looking forward to next year! 

PLATINUM SPONSOR: $2,500 OR MORE:

MEMIC
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group

GOLD SPONSORS: $1,000:

MAPFRE Insurance
MMG Insurance
Patrons Oxford Insurance 

BRONZE SPONSORS: $500

Creative Options
The Hanover Insurance Group
Michael Bourque