Who
We Are
OUR STORY
We are an independent, family-owned insurance agency!
From Eric VanVleet’s humble beginnings in a basement on South A Street to his son Brad fulfilling the role of president of the agency, VanVleet Insurance has always been in the hands of capable, community-oriented specialists.
Being independent, we represent a carefully selected group of financially sound and reputable insurance companies. We select the right carrier or carriers for each client so we can obtain the best coverage at the best value.
We are proud of our well-trained and professional staff at VanVleet Insurance.
Our agency consists of 20 licensed insurance agents. Our agents are constantly working on continued education to make sure that we are aware of the latest trends and coverages in insurance.
Customer Appreciation
WE CELEBRATE OUR CUSTOMERS
We understand that our customers are our livelihood! Our customer appreciation events provide us with an opportunity to thank our clients.
WE’RE DIFFERENT THAN OUR COMPETITORS!
Food Truck – Open House
We invite our clients to our agency for dinner on us! It’s a family-friendly event. Typically this event is held in June or July. Please check our website for more details.
Referral Program
We have the BEST referral program around.
We get our best customers from our best customers! If you refer business to us we will send a $10 gift card directly to you as a token of our appreciation. We send out over 50 gift cards a month! We take our referral program very seriously.
OUR HISTORY
Brad VanVleet received the Governor’s Award for Tomorrow’s Leaders. This award is presented by the Governor annually to young adults to strive for and attain excellence as entrepreneurial leaders, volunteers, and scholars.
After 32 years in our stately, federal style, 130-year old building, VanVleet Insurance moved to a new location at 1 Glen Miller Parkway. The new building offers wonderful features such as one floor, premium pay drive thru window, beautiful skylights, an abundance of parking, and two ways in and out (East Main Street and Southeast Parkway).
The award is named in honor of late Erie Insurance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer F. William Hirt. VanVleet Insurance has won the Quality Agent Award three times since 1981.
VanVleet Insurance announced the promotion of Kyle Zajdel to Vice President of Life and Health Sales. Kyle joined the company in 2007 and has progressively advanced in the Health and Life Department at VanVleet Insurance.
VanVleet Insurance also accepted Erie Insurance’s Life Recognition Award. VanVleet has won the award consecutively since 2011.
VanVleet Insurance has enjoyed an upward trajectory ever since our move to East Main Street in 2013. It became clear that we were out of office space! In 2019, we added 2,200 sq ft of additional office space along with a nice general meeting area. The new addition houses our life, health, and Medicare supplement employees allowing for a division of labor from the home, auto, and business insurance agents. The ability to have employees specialize in their particular wheelhouse of expertise allows us to bring more value to our customer relationships.
VanVleet Insurance was proud to be recognized at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner as the Achievement of Excellence, Small Business Award Recipient.
[ 2021 ]
VanVleet Insurance is proud to be celebrating our 40 year business anniversary! Our relationship with Erie Insurance, our hard-working team, and our loyal clients have fueled the growth of the agency through the last 4 decades. President Brad VanVleet stated, “I am honored to be the second generation to continue building and growing the family business alongside my father and wife!”
OUR PARTNERS
Knowing which insurance is right for you can be confusing.
We help you make the perfect insurance choices by partnering with the best companies in the industry, then guide you to the most appropriate and affordable choice for your situation.
AARP, Aetna, AllSavers, AM Better, Ameritas, Anthem BCBS, Assurant, AFLAC, Cigna, Colonial Life, Companion Life, Delta Dental, Erie, Gerber, Genworth, Guardian, Humana, IHC, Prairie States, Unified, Caresource, Figo, Silver Script, IMG, Manhattan Life, Medico, MetLife, Mutual of Omaha, National General, Nationwide, Nippon Life, Oxford Life, Principal, SIHO, Sun Life, Symetra, Thrivent Financial, TransAmerica, United Healthcare, US Health & Life