Business Details
45 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Customized Insurance Solutions in Bozeman, MT
Bissell Insurance Agency has served clients in Bozeman, Montana and surrounding areas since 1981, offering personalized insurance solutions tailored to individual and business needs. With over four decades of experience, we represent multiple competitive carriers to provide customized coverage for auto, home, commercial, and specialty insurance programs. Our team prioritizes client relationships, conducting annual reviews to ensure policies evolve with life changes and maintaining transparency in all communications. We emphasize community involvement, actively supporting local initiatives while delivering expert guidance on risk management. Our paperless system enhances efficiency, enabling prompt responses to client inquiries and policy adjustments.We focus on returning clients to pre-claim conditions swiftly during emergencies, backed by a commitment to ethical practices and client-first service. Our competitive pricing strategies have reduced client premiums by up to 35%, demonstrating our dedication to affordability without compromising coverage quality. Through direct engagement at client properties and offices, we ensure comprehensive understanding of unique insurance requirements. This approach has established us as a trusted partner in Montana's insurance landscape.
Services
Auto Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
Renters Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Farm Ranch Insurance
Fishing Outfitters Insurance
Boat Equipment Coverage
Umbrella Policies
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of Montana insurance expertise with personalized service
- Our team conducts in-home and on-site consultations for accurate coverage assessment
- We've reduced client premiums by up to 35% through competitive carrier partnerships
- Annual policy reviews ensure coverage evolves with clients' changing needs
- 24/7 availability for emergency claims assistance and policy support
What people say
Competitive rates
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized service
Seamless process
Industry expertise
Services
Auto Insurance
Our auto insurance policies include liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage with customizable options like glass protection and roadside assistance. We offer competitive rates through multiple carriers while maintaining minimum $100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage limits. Personalized consultations help clients understand coverage options including package discounts and specialized protection for antique vehicles.
Homeowners Insurance
We provide comprehensive homeowners insurance with on-site consultations to assess property-specific risks. Coverage includes dwelling protection, personal property, liability, and additional living expenses. Our policies offer optional scheduled coverage for valuables like jewelry and fine arts, plus digital photo storage for claims documentation. We use E2 Value appraisal systems for accurate replacement cost estimates.
Commercial Insurance
Our commercial policies protect Montana businesses with liability, property, and auto coverage tailored to industry needs. We specialize in outfitters' insurance through FOAM and AFFTA programs, including boat equipment protection. Minimum $300,000 liability limits with options to increase coverage. We handle complex policies with multiple locations, employees, and specialized equipment across various business sectors.
Farm Ranch Insurance
Customized farm and ranch policies cover property, liability, and equipment with minimum $300,000 liability limits. Our on-site consultations assess unique agricultural risks, including livestock operations and equipment storage. We offer optional coverage for guest houses, equipment theft, and crop-related structures while providing expert guidance on adequate coverage limits based on decades of agricultural experience.
Renters Insurance
Affordable renters insurance covers personal property against fire, theft, and water damage with liability protection. Policies protect electronics, jewelry, and collectibles while offering replacement cost options. We provide inventory checklists and guidance on coverage selection, including identity theft recovery services to protect tenants' assets and financial security.
People
Art Hoffart
Owner
Art Hoffart has served as Bozeman's insurance expert since 1989, combining 35+ years of experience with personalized service. He travels weekly to West Yellowstone and White Sulphur Springs to meet clients, maintaining a 100-mile service radius. His hands-on approach includes on-site property consultations and policy reviews.
Leslie Toenyes
Personal Lines Specialist
Leslie Toenyes manages personal insurance policies with 15+ years of Montana insurance expertise. She assists clients with auto, home, and renters insurance during regular business hours, providing detailed policy explanations and coverage comparisons to help clients make informed decisions.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide auto, home, renters, commercial, farm/ranch, life, health, and specialty insurance programs for fishing outfitters through FOAM and AFFTA partnerships.
How do you help lower insurance costs?
Our competitive carrier partnerships and policy reviews have reduced client premiums by up to 35% while maintaining adequate coverage through expert risk assessment.
Do you serve areas outside Bozeman?
We serve a 100-mile radius including West Yellowstone, White Sulphur Springs, Belgrade, Livingston, and other Montana communities with regular office visits.
What happens during a claim?
We prioritize returning clients to pre-claim conditions quickly, handling claims with direct communication and on-site support for property assessments and documentation.
Do I need an appointment?
While walk-ins are welcome during business hours, we recommend appointments for detailed consultations to ensure adequate time for policy reviews and coverage discussions.
How are you involved in the community?
We actively support local initiatives and organizations, reflecting our commitment to strengthening Montana communities through sponsorships and volunteer efforts.
Reviews (6)
Montana Mma Gym
Dec 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Works with us on our custom insurance needs for events. The things we need can be hard to accommodate but they always figure it out.
Works with us on our custom insurance needs for events. The things we need can be hard to accommodate but they always figure it out.
Troy Creasy
Jul 17, 2021
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Critical:Responsiveness
Terrible service No one answers the phone. They dropped the ball on my account and let my policy lapse after I had been with them for years.
Terrible service No one answers the phone. They dropped the ball on my account and let my policy lapse after I had been with them for years.
Nick Jackson
Jun 30, 2021
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1 star each for past positive experiences with Aurelia and Alex. Karen and Amanda were so awful to work with (refusing to answer basic questions regarding my policy, and being extremely rude all the while) that I canceled all my policies w Bissell- based solely on these interactions. I was with Bissell for several years, zero claims or losses.
Allen Cooper
Jan 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Always helpful and quick response on my auto and business insurance
Always helpful and quick response on my auto and business insurance
Alexis Geraths
Jul 27, 2019
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Bissell Insurance helped us with our outfitters policy and made everything seamless and cut our premium down to a third our previous policy cost. Their partnership with AFFTA is a fantastic resource for the fly fishing industry! Not to mention the experience with the knowledgeable, professional, and personable staff is refreshing. Thank you Bissell Insurance Agency!
C. B.
Jan 07, 2019
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The owner is dishonest, unreliable, and treats his employees with disrespect. I would highly recommend you look elsewhere for your insurance needs.
