Insurance Agency Serves Community with a Smile and Caring Heart

The White & Associates Insurance – Carpenter Agency is an independent insurance agency serving the Jackson, Tennessee area. Since 1992, the agency has grown into a multi-line agency serving Madison and the surrounding counties of Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Haywood, Hardeman and Henderson.

After spending the first 17 years of his career on the carrier side of insurance, Tim Carpenter was looking to find a way to better impact his local community as well as control his own future to a greater extent. Tim was fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with Larry White of White & Associates Insurance in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Tim says he is blessed to work with a wonderful agency staff. “Our team of agents have over 60 years’ experience in insurance and I am proud to say that they truly strive to exceed the expectations of our clients daily. Each member is always looking for ways to improve and works in support of one another. Our goal is to achieve long-term relationships focused on bringing value to our clients by customizing their risk management and insurance programs.”

Insurance Experience and Technology Offers Added Value

The Carpenter Agency’s experience and technology allows them to differentiate themselves in the Jackson area marketplace. The agency specializes in home, auto and business insurance as well as life and health insurance. To compliment the diverse insurance options they provide, Tim and the agency staff are constantly adding value added technology pieces that help their customers be more successful within their respective industries.

The Carpenter Agency team strives to be always cheerful and look for ways to make their customers’ day a little brighter. Tim explains, “We respond to our customers’ needs as quickly as possible while finding the best solutions available and exactly when they need it.”

Agency Cares for Community

Community involvement is an integral part of the Carpenter Agency culture. The team collectively have raised over $3,500 for local organizations important to them as a part of their Referrals for a Cause program. They also serve many local nonprofits including the Arise2 Read program, American Heart Association, Leadership Jackson and the American Cancer Society.

In 2017, the White & Associates Insurance – Carpenter Agency was named the 28^thBest Place to Work in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance Program.  The program recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow.

Relationships Key to Offering Exceptional Insurance Products and Services

Tim is pleased to be representing Farmers Mutual of Tennessee (FMT). “Our partnership with FMT helps us compete in a very tough market place in both price and service. FMT has a great track record and reputation and that only makes our agency stronger. We can’t say enough good things about our interactions with the team at FMT and proud to offer the FMT insurance products to our customers here in Jackson, Tennessee.”

Farmers Mutual of Tennessee values our relationship with the Carpenter Agency and appreciate their commitment to their customers. If you have insurance needs in the Jackson area, please give the friendly folks at the Carpenter Agency the opportunity to answer your questions and meet your insurance needs by calling 731.664.2700 or visiting their website at www.whiteandassociates.net/jackson-tn.

Powell & Meadows Insurance

Hometown agency recognized for offering peace of mind, superior products and a commitment to service excellence

Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency has a long history of protecting families in the Carthage, Tennessee area. Between 1894 and 1998, the agency changed hands multiple times while maintaining moderate growth. Since 1998, Powell & Meadows has grown tremendously under the guidance of owners Phillip Piper and Ray Edwards. Today, Powell & Meadows has expanded from 4 employees and beyond just the main office in Carthage to locations in Lafayette, Lebanon and Portland, Tennessee with a total of 28 employees.

As Powell & Meadow Insurance has expanded to other locations, they still maintain the hometown feel by ensuring that each location is staffed by local employees.  Each agency location has adopted local causes to support that are important to that community and their local employees.

“By keeping a local focus, we believe this gives our customers a more familiar face to deal with on a daily basis and also provides greater accountability to our customers because our employees are part of their local community and more easily accessible than someone who lives out of town,” says Chip Piper, vice president of Powell & Meadows.

For over 30 years, Phillip Piper has enjoyed working in the insurance business and was pleased when Chip chose to join him in the business. “Insurance is appealing to us because it allows us to do a job which at the end of the day benefits our customers,” Phillip states.  “We know in today’s world so many people view insurance as a commodity but providing service has value and it is a challenge we enjoy. The best part of our job is when someone refers a friend or family member because that is the ultimate compliment we can receive.”

Through the various companies they represent, the Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency can provide coverage protection for your home and automobile as well as your motorcycle, boat or ATV. They also provide farm, renters and personal umbrella insurance as well as life and health insurance. Besides personal lines of coverage, the staff at Powell & Meadows can also provide business and commercial insurance coverage including specializing in electric cooperatives, water and gas utilities, building contractors and the hunting and firearms industry.

Another thing that sets Powell & Meadow apart from their competition is the number of insurance companies they represent.  By representing over 20 companies, their agents are able to seek out the best coverage from a wide variety of insurance carriers and provide it to the customer at a competitive price.

“Our emphasis is on listening to our customers explain what they are trying to protect, answering any questions they may have then advising them on the best fit for their specific situation,” says Chip. “We provide options and suggestions while allowing the customer to make the final decision.”

According to Phillip, “Powell & Meadows will continue to grow by adding support and sales staff along with adding strategic partnerships with other carriers when needed.  We look to expand our footprint and try to expand the products and services we offer our clients.”

“The partnership between Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency and Farmers Mutual of Tennessee has been a great fit. FMT’s appetite suits our rural communities well.  We also enjoy working with FMT because they have a desire to build a relationship between agency staff and underwriters.  This is uncommon in today’s insurance world as more and more companies move to completely automated processing which will further commoditize agent/company relationships.”

FMT values our relationship with Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency and we appreciate their commitment and service to their customers. If you have insurance needs in the Upper Middle Tennessee area, either request a quote online at www.powellmeadows.com or contact a friendly agent at one of their four locations in:

• Carthage 735.1111
• Lafayette 666.6060
• Lebanon 444.7000
• Portland 325.3930

Hatchett Insurance Recognized for Outstanding Service

The friendly folks at Hatchett Insurance in Winchester, Tennessee are committed to the mutual value of neighbors helping neighbors. They demonstrate this commitment by putting the needs of their customer first and helping them find the best insurance coverage and personal protection available at an affordable rate. Each member of the team is an insurance professional who works, lives and is actively involved in the local community through church, sports and civic activities.

Owner Nelson Hatchett is joined by a wonderful, experienced team whom he credits with driving the insurance agency’s success. Denise Meeks and Tammy Ryan both have been with Hatchett Insurance for over 20 years.  Virginia Euler has been with the agency for 10 years. Mary DeRoy is the newest addition to the team joining the agency in 2016.

The Hatchett Insurance team pictured below (left to right): Nelson Hatchett, Mary DeRoy, Tammy Ryan, Denise Meeks and Virginia Euler.

Hatchett Insurance is a second generation, independent insurance agency founded in 1954 in Cowan, Tennessee by Nelson’s father, Kenneth Hatchett.  Nelson’s original career aspiration was to go into industrial management which he studied in college. However, as Nelson says, “I got into insurance by accident or divine providence”. When Nelson’s father passed away, Nelson and his mother, Mildred Hatchett, ran the agency for several years before she retired.

In order to provide the best service, the team at Hatchett Insurance handles each customer’s requests quickly and efficiently by providing fast and fair quotes as well as claims handling. Coming from a small rural area like Franklin County, Nelson and his team have taken a generalist approach to business and have become knowledgeable about various lines of insurance coverage including homes, mobile homes, rental dwellings, farms, churches and automobiles.

“Whatever the need in the way of insurance, we try to get it done for our customers”, Nelson says. “Our level of service sets us apart from our competition.  We answer the phone in person.  We greet each person with a smile when they come in our door. The bottom line is we treat people just like we would want to be treated.”

The relationship between Hatchett Insurance and Farmers Mutual of Tennessee goes back many years. According to Nelson, “We really appreciate the niche FMT fills for us. They are very stable. Stability and retention work together. We appreciate the fact that FMT doesn’t try to do everything but they try real hard to be good at what they do.”

FMT also values our relationship with Hatchett Insurance and appreciate Nelson, Denise, Tammy, Virginia and Mary’s commitment to their customers. If you have insurance needs in the Winchester area, give the friendly folks at Hatchett Insurance a call at 931.967.7546 or visit their website at www.hatchettinsurance.com and allow them to take care of your needs.

“Don’t buy insurance or salsa from New York City.  Call Nelson… He’s local!”