Founded in 1978, Martin & Zerfoss has grown abundantly and, as a staple in the community, has never waivered on our focus of enriching the client-service experience. With almost 40 years of developing policy solutions and a professional, hands-on team, you will have confidence Martin & Zerfoss has your assets protected. Boasting a variety of carriers, and specializing in all areas of Personal, Commercial, Bonds, Affluent Lines, Benefits, and Professional Liability Insurance, Martin & Zerfoss has built a foundation of trust embodying our Agents, Carriers and Clients, to which no other agency in the industry offers. Martin & Zerfoss is constantly exploring new ideas to both inform and protect our clients. Our exclusive relationship with our carriers gives them the sense of security they need to enjoy life.

Shafer Insurance Agency, Inc. is one of East Tennessee’s oldest and largest independent insurance agencies. Established in 1963 by Alex A. Shafer, Sr., Shafer Insurance Agency has experienced a continued steady growth throughout the years thanks to the leadership of the second generation, Alex “Bo” Shafer Jr., and now the third generation, Andy Shafer. Taking care of our customers’ insurance needs with professional and personal service is our top priority. The phrase, “Be Safer with Shafer®” was first used by our founder, Alex Shafer, and represents the feeling of security and comfort we want all of our customers to experience. Whether we are insuring your home and car, or your business and livelihood, we want you to rest assured knowing that your insurance needs are completely met. Our team of insurance professionals has years of experience taking care of customers, making sure that their needs are met and their questions are answered. As a Shafer Insurance Agency customer, you will have your own Account Manager, so when you call, you are talking to the same individual each time. Our agency prides itself on its long term relationships with our customers and the working relationships we have with the insurance carriers we represent. These relationships are what enable us to provide our customers with exceptional coverage and extremely competitive rates. Being an Independent Agent gives us the ability to place your insurance coverage with the insurance carrier that offers the competitive pricing and specific coverages you need. We represent several AM Best A+ Rated Insurance Companies and refuse to work with substandard companies just for the sake of pricing.

As a full-service agency, we strive to help our clients obtain the best possible insurance coverage at the best possible price. Most people need insurance — but few people want to spend time poring over every policy detail. We’ll get to know you and your family’s needs, and recommend a coverage strategy to fit your lifestyle. Because we have relationships with a variety of insurance carriers, we can find policies that best fit your unique situation.

Since opening its doors in 1911, Collier Insurance has become one of the regions largest and most successful independent agencies. We are an independent consultant, free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs. We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We offer a broad scope of services through multiple divisions, including: commercial, employee benefits, and personal insurance. Because of our size, scale and depth, we are able to market our clients companies to obtain the broadest coverage at the most competitive premium with the best carrier. We build partnerships based on performance, and have an uncompromising integrity and pride in everything we do.

Miller Loughry Beach, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pinnacle Financial Partners, is one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Middle Tennessee. As a full-service agency, Miller Loughry Beach offers a wide array of personal insurance, business insurance and employee benefits programs for both individual and corporate clients. The firm's approach is centered around people. Key business strategies the firm has employed since inception still shape our focus today: -Focus on consumers who desire a deep relationship with their advisor. -Provide distinctive service and effective advice. -Offer a full range of insurance solutions, including personal, business and employee benefits, as part of a comprehensive approach to overall wealth management.

At Mercer, we believe in building brighter futures. Together, our 25,000 employees in over 130 counties are helping redefine the future of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock real health and well-being. For over 75 years, we’ve provided trusted advice and solutions to build healthier and more sustainable futures for our clients, colleagues and communities. Balancing economics and empathy in our approach, we work side by side with you to find solutions to benefit your people and your business. By turning ideas into actions that spark positive change, we help you enrich employees’ lives and careers and drive innovation, progress and performance. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan. Get to know us better: Click the “learn more” button at the top of the page to discover everything we do to help you meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Follow us on Twitter at @Mercer.

With access to over 100 insurance companies, we ensure that our clients have the right insurance programs implemented which are tailored to their circumstances and needs

Higginbotham is a single source solution for insurance, financial and HR/employee benefits services. The employee-owned firm was established in 1948 and ranks by revenue today as the nation’s 21st largest independent insurance brokerage. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Higginbotham serves businesses and individuals through locations across the nation. The firm specializes in tailoring programs to meet each client’s unique needs, and in standing by those programs with their Day Two Services®, which provide proactive customer support through the life of each policy. Higginbotham is a values-driven firm that strives to be family to employees, accountable to clients, teammates to carriers, and generous to communities.