As one of the oldest continuing businesses in Littleton, the Hunkins & Eaton Insurance Agency has served the people of the North Country for over 130 years. A local sheriff, Benjamin Corning, founded the firm in 1880, and was joined in 1890 by Orrin Hunkins. Winton and Patricia Eastman purchased the business in 1957. Gregory Eastman purchased the firm from his parents in 1993. The Agency is particularly proud of its designation for two years running (1998/99) on the national Independent Insurance Agents of America's "Best Practice" list. The Agency was second in New Hampshire to qualify for the honor based on benchmarks for outstanding customer services, growth, stability and financial management.