AAA Northeast Affiliate Bringing 370 New Jobs to Rhode Island

Motor Club Insurance Co. to expand insurance center in Lincoln, R.I. over next 10 years

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:07pm

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a stack of insurance policy documents, a pen, and a calculator arranged elegantly on a clean white background, conceptually representing the expansion of the insurance industry in Rhode Island.A new insurance center in Rhode Island will bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to the state, underscoring the region's growing business momentum.Providence Today

AAA Northeast affiliate Motor Club Insurance Co. is expected to bring 370 new jobs to Rhode Island over the next decade. The Rhode Island-based insurance company provides auto, home, and umbrella insurance policies to AAA Northeast members in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, with plans to expand in New York and New Jersey.

Why it matters

The expansion by Motor Club Insurance Co. is a significant economic boost for Rhode Island, as the state continues to attract and retain top-tier companies and talented professionals. The new jobs will contribute to the state's economic growth and momentum.

The details

Motor Club Insurance Co. is investing $7.1 million into the Albion Crossing complex in Lincoln, R.I. to establish a new 21,000-square-foot insurance center. The company currently employs more than 1,350 people in Rhode Island, and the new positions will have a median annual salary of $77,107. The R.I. Commerce Corp. board approved up to $6.8 million in state tax incentives over 10 years to support the expansion through the Qualified Jobs Incentive Tax Credit Program.

  • In October 2025, the R.I. Commerce Corp. board approved up to $6.8 million in state tax incentives over 10 years.
  • The new 21,000-square-foot insurance center in Lincoln, R.I. is the result of a $7.1 million investment.

The players

Motor Club Insurance Co.

A Rhode Island-based insurance company that provides auto, home, and umbrella insurance policies to AAA Northeast members in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, with plans to expand in New York and New Jersey.

Daniel J. McKee

The Governor of Rhode Island.

Stefan Pryor

The Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce.

John Galvin

The CEO and President of AAA Northeast.

R.I. Commerce Corp.

The state's economic development agency that approved up to $6.8 million in tax incentives to support Motor Club Insurance Co.'s expansion.

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What they’re saying

“Rhode Island is a destination location for growing businesses like the Motor Club Insurance Company, and I'm proud of the work we've done to attract and retain top-tier companies and talented professionals.”

— Daniel J. McKee, Governor of Rhode Island

“Good-paying jobs are the key to a strong economy, and we'll continue to make strategic investments and create more opportunities for our state.”

— Daniel J. McKee, Governor of Rhode Island

“AAA Northeast has deep roots in Rhode Island, and we're excited to continue opening doors to meaningful careers here in the future.”

— John Galvin, CEO and President of AAA Northeast

“Investment tools such as Commerce's Qualified Jobs program help companies make decisions in favor of Rhode Island – landing and expanding their operations here. These moves contribute to our state's momentum and advance our economic growth.”

— Stefan Pryor, Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce

What’s next

The new insurance center in Lincoln, R.I. is expected to be fully operational and staffed with the 370 new employees over the next 10 years.

The takeaway

This expansion by Motor Club Insurance Co. demonstrates Rhode Island's ability to attract and retain top businesses and talent, contributing to the state's economic growth and momentum. The new high-paying jobs and strategic investments will help strengthen Rhode Island's position as a destination for growing companies.