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We Build Relationships

Our promise is to build a strong trusting relationship with you. Someone who knows your family. Someone who understands your risks. Someone who is knowledgeable. Someone who cares about protecting the things that mean the most to you.

A Davis & Towle Group Agency

As a Davis & Towle Group Agency, we combine the personalized service of a local agency with the strength, resources, and reach of New Hampshire’s leading independent insurance organization – built to meet insurance needs of any size or complexity. When you choose a Davis & Towle Group Agency like Tobey & Merrill, you choose a team of trusted professionals committed to you and your community.

Meet the Team

  • Dean Merrill

    Entered the Insurance business in 1975 with his dad, Russ and grandfather, Dean. Currently he is the President of the company and works with our Commercial Clients. He is dedicated to his clients and is one of the first ones on scene when a large claim arises. You will see him around town supporting local business and advocating to improve the community we work in and have grown up in.

    Dean Merrill II, CIC

    President, Commercial Lines Sales Agent 603.601.1022 Email
  • Ed Young 4.0 1

    Ed has spent 35 of his 40-year insurance career on the NH Seacoast. At the time of the merger, Ed was leading the D.B. Warlick Agency as president. As a trusted leader, Ed provides guidance to existing clients and secures new accounts for the newly merged agencies. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, participating in local pool leagues and tournaments, and playing tennis and golf. He has served on the board of the Warwick Club and multiple insurance company councils. 

    Edward Young

    President, D.B. Warlick & Company 603.379.8122 Email
  • Diane Hill

    Diane’s career began during the biggest Blizzard to hit the Northeast, learning quickly having the right coverage in place and being there to help her clients is what matters most.  Joining Tobey & Merrill in 1981, Diane gained experience in both Sales & Service advancing into VP of Operations by earning her CIC, AAI, AIS, CISR and CPIW insurance designations. She enjoys cooking, gardening, reading and play time with her adorable Yellow Lab. 

    Diane Hill, CIC, AAI, AIS, CISR, CPIW

    Vice President, Operations 603.601.1020 Email
  • Kimberly M Wood

    Joined in 2017 as the 4th Generation of Tobey & Merrill Insurance. She approaches her advice with clients through education since everyone has unique needs. Kim is using technology to think outside of the box, while still providing the hands-on relationship with her clients.

    Kim Merrill Wood

    Commercial Lines Account Executive 603.601.1008 Email
  • Eddie Young 1

    Eddie spent 7 years at MMG Insurance before joining his father, Ed Young at D.B. Warlick Insurance in 2024.  Now, with the transition of D.B. into Tobey & Merrill, Eddie oversees the development and management of insurance policies for businesses. Outside work, Eddie values time with his family in the Seacoast, Mountains, and Lakes Region of NH, where they enjoy boating, paddleboarding, and the stunning mountain scenery.

    Eddie Young

    Commercial Lines Manager 603.379.8128 Email
  • Sandy Child 2

    Sandy has been with D.B. Warlick (now Tobey & Merrill) since 2013 where she sells and services personal lines insurance products including home, auto, umbrella, and recreational vehicles. When not at work, Sandy is an avid reader who loves to travel and play golf.

    Sandy Child

    Personal Lines Manager 603.379.8125 Email
  • Rachel Belanger 2 1

    New to D.B. Warlick / Tobey & Merrill in 2024, but not so new to the insurance industry, Rachel has been in the insurance industry for over four decades. As a licensed agent, Rachel is happy to provide exceptional customer service from quoting new insurance products to resolving issues. When not at work, Rachel loves spending time with her husband, reading, and crafting.

    Rachel Belanger

    Customer Service Representative 603.379.8126 Email
  • Don Corcoran 2

    Don has been serving both personal and commercial clients with their insurance protection needs since 2001, proudly working to find the best coverage and insurance solutions for all his clients. If you’ve ever been to St. John’s, tell Don! It’s his favorite vacation spot and would love to chat with you about it.  When not vacationing or working, Don loves to stay active by going to the gym, mountain biking, and skiing.

    Don Corcoran

    Senior Account Executive 603.379.8120 Email
  • Kirsten Cunningham2

    Kirsten joined the D.B. Warlick team in February, 2025 just ahead of their transition to Tobey & Merrill.  Kirsten manages business insurance accounts with a focus on habitational risks where she prides herself on providing great service with a touch of humor.  Outside of work, Kirsten enjoys spending time with her daughter, significant other, and friends, and hopes to be traveling abroad in the not-too-distant future.

    Kirsten Cunningham

    Commercial Lines Account Manager 603.379.8121 Email
  • Lillian Frey 1

    Lillian has been with D.B. Warlick (now Tobey & Merrill) for over 30 years. In her role, Lillian manages commercial insurance accounts by resolving their moderate and complex protection needs. Outside of work, Lillian enjoys spending time with friends, going to her local gym, and vacationing.  Favorite trips she’s taken include Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean Islands.

    Lillian Frey

    Commercial Lines Account Manager 603.379.8124 Email
  • Deborah R Hill

    Debbie has been with Tobey & Merrill Insurance since 1978 and has a wide range of knowledge from the many positions throughout her life from the receptionist to personal lines to commercial lines and now claims specialist.

    Deborah Hill

    Claims Specialist 603.601.1002 Email
  • Edward J Jackson

    Ed has been in the commercial field for over 25 years. He enjoys the variety of clients and the challenge of finding the right fit for each business. Ed enjoys running road races around New England and at Disney!

    Edward Jackson

    Commercial Lines Account Executive 603.601.1012 Email
  • Johanna L Morgan

    Johanna joined in 2014 and is an expert at Billing with all of our carriers. She is detail oriented and perfect to finding solutions for all our clients. Johanna is passionate about her Scotland heritage and recently took a trip to her ancestral homeland.

    Johanna Morgan

    Customer Service 603.601.1006 Email
  • Cheryl Silva

    Started at Tobey & Merrill Insurance 29 years ago and we are so proud of her to receive AAI Designation in 2018. Outside of work she loves to read, garden and go to Disney World on vacation.

    Cheryl Silva, AIA

    Personal Lines Account Executive 603.601.1010 Email
  • Tricia Smith

    Tricia spent five years in employee benefits with Davis & Towle Ins. Group before joining D.B Warlick (now Tobey & Merrill) in 2023 to work in commercial lines. She loves developing relationships with her clients and that no two days are the same. When away from work, you can find her spending time with her fiancé and two children, going to live shows, and celebrating Halloween year-round.

    Tricia Smith

    Commercial Lines Account Manager 603.379.8127 Email
  • Sammy Tazziz 2

    Sammy joined the Tobey & Merrill team in September 2025 as a Commercial Lines Account Manager, responsible for servicing and managing business clients’ insurance needs. Outside of work, Sammy enjoys playing golf and hanging out with his dogs.

    Sammy Tazziz

    Commercial Lines Account Manager 603.601.1009 Email
  • Linda R Tuttle

    Has been in the insurance business over 30 years providing excellent service and making sure her clients insurance needs are seamless. Linda works closely with the real estate industry and is an affiliate member of The Seacoast Board of Realtors.

    Linda Tuttle

    Personal and Commercial Lines Sales Agent 603.601.1004 Email
  • Christopher Wilson

    Joined our Personal Line team in 2017 and advocates for our clients with our carriers while learning the ever changing rules of insurance. He enjoys spending time with his wife at their daughter at many sporting events.

    Christopher Wilson

    Personal Lines Account Executive 603.601.1024 Email

Looking ahead 100 years later

Tobey & Merrill Insurance, Inc. of Hampton, New Hampshire might be known as the “little business that could.” The company has survived two world wars, tremendous social change, and economic ups and downs, to find themselves 99 years later, still going strong in the same community where they began.

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