Stephen J. Donohue, Jr., RHU® is a trusted insurance agent in Nashua, NH, with over 34 years of healthcare and coverage expertise. As the founder of Atlantic Insurance & Benefit Company on Main Street in Nashua, Steve helps business owners, individuals, and seniors navigate complex insurance decisions with clarity and care.
Insurance Career & Expert Background
Steve began his carrier path in 1992 with Oxford Health Plans in Brooklyn, NY. Promoted to Sales Manager in 1994, he spearheaded business development across New York City and Long Island, designing specialized group health plans for major entities like KeySpan, Brooklyn Union Gas, Catholic Charities, and regional healthcare institutions.
In 1996, Steve relocated to New Hampshire to lead Oxford’s New England market expansion. During this time, he underwent rigorous training in NH health insurance laws, employee benefit enrollment, HIPAA, underwriting, product pricing, COBRA, and compliance.
Founding Atlantic Insurance & Benefit Company in Nashua, NH
Leveraging deep carrier-level experience, Steve launched Atlantic Benefit Company (now Atlantic Insurance & Benefit Company) in 1998 to provide independent, unbiased insurance solutions. Today, the agency boasts a client retention rate exceeding 97% and serves policyholders across more than 10 states along the Atlantic coastline. Steve has also served on broker advisory councils for top regional and national carriers, including Anthem, Cigna, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
Comprehensive Business & Personal Lines
In addition to specializing in group health insurance, dental, life, disability, and Medicare supplement plans, Atlantic Insurance & Benefit Company provides a full line of commercial and personal coverage in Nashua and across New England:
- Business & Commercial Insurance: Workers’ Compensation, Business Owner Policies (BOP), Commercial Package & Auto, General Liability, Landlord Investment Property Insurance.
- Personal & Family Lines: Homeowner, Renters, Personal Auto, Classic Car, and Umbrella Insurance.
- Healthcare & Marketplace: Registered Health Underwriter (RHU®) certified and licensed for HealthCare.gov marketplace plans.
Community Leadership & Local Roots
Steve and his wife Regis have been Nashua residents for over 30 years. Together Regis & Steve have raised a family of 5 daughters, are licensed Foster Parents and Adoption Advocates. They attend St. Patrick's Parish in Pelham, NH.
Steve is actively involved in the local community. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Peacock Players and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, and the City of Nashua Basketball League. An avid trail runner, 40+ lacrosse player, and marathoner, Steve completed the Mount Washington Road Race in 2007 and the NYC Marathon in 2011.
Steve earned the prestigious Registered Health Underwriter (RHU®) designation in 2007 and is a 1992 graduate of Fairfield University where he studied, business, ecomomics and journalism.



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