Posted by Brian Smith, President, SFM Insurance Wow! 30 years sure goes by quickly. In his tenure at SFM, John Luttrell has seen at least five mergers or acquisitions that helped form what Smith-Feike-Minton is today. During these times of major change and growth, John has remained a steady force, focused on providing personal solutions […]
Brian Smith, President & CEO How are you celebrating Labor Day? For many of us, it’s a day off work. For those of us who own or work at local retail shops or restaurants, it’s a busy day of work. One thing is for sure – we at SFM appreciate the employees of our communities […]
Since our first policy was written in 1877, our core values have remained the same. This includes a commitment to our communities to be a provider of stable employment and helpful products. Whether for our employees, customers or providers, we’re in the business of building strong relationships with people, centered on the belief that insurance […]
By: Brian Smith It’s that time of year when you may be packing for your son or daughter’s first year of college – piling up Twin XL blankets and sheets, shower supplies and laundry detergent. Or maybe you’re looking for a used couch for that first off-campus apartment and using this as a good time […]
By: John Luttrell When was the last time you took a good look at your homeowner’s insurance policy? Could you even easily access it if you wanted to? Maybe – and if you’re really tied in, you may even know what your deductible is. So maybe it’s time to understand your insurance and get a […]
By: John Luttrell, Vice President If you’re in the market for insurance – and frankly, you should always be considering your options – why would you choose an agency with multiple carriers instead of going directly to a single insurance company? You know the big names, and it seems like a simple choice, right? But […]
By: Julie Butcher, Controller Finally, with the first of warmer weather and longer days, we’re getting outside and checking off our to-do lists, cleaning up the yard from fall and winter debris, and re-engaging with our neighbors. In fact, last weekend, I met a new neighbor for the first time, and she moved into our […]
By: Brian Smith, President Do you have life insurance? Do you need life insurance? Do you even know what it is? Personally, even I think it could be a confusing topic. We all hear about it, we all sign up for some level of life insurance if we have corporate benefits – but do we […]
By: John Luttrell Parents, let’s face it. One of the scariest times of our lives is when our children get behind the wheel for the first time by themselves. And we don’t ever really get over it, do we? Teen driving comes with a whole host of stress for parents – Is my kid being […]
While Mother Nature may be playing some tricks on us, Spring is officially here. That means many of us are in the market for a new home. Homes for sale are popping up left and right in my neighborhood. Maybe that’s because homes listed around this time of year sell around 9 days faster and […]
