Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Statesboro, GA
Southern Insurance & Annuities has been a trusted independent insurance agency serving Southeast Georgia since 2008. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in helping individuals, families, and small businesses navigate complex insurance markets to find personalized solutions. With expertise in Medicare, health, life, long-term care, and annuity products, we prioritize client education and tailored guidance. As a God-centered business, we integrate biblical principles into our service philosophy while maintaining relationships with multiple top-tier carriers.Our regional leadership in the Healthcare Marketplace is evidenced by four consecutive years as the top producer in the area. We emphasize transparency, eliminating hidden fees, and providing 24/7 accessibility for client inquiries. Our commitment to community involvement and local market knowledge ensures clients receive both national expertise and personalized regional service.
Services
Health Insurance
Medicare Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Care
Annuities
Disability Insurance
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer independent agency access to multiple insurance carriers
- Our team holds specialized certifications in senior care and risk management
- We provide free, personalized insurance consultations with no obligation
- We've been the top Healthcare Marketplace producer in Southeast Georgia for four years
- Our God-centered approach emphasizes ethical, transparent insurance guidance
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized attention
Prompt responses
Christian values
Community-focused
Services
Health Insurance
We provide comprehensive health insurance solutions for individuals and families, including marketplace plans and employer-sponsored coverage. Our experts help clients understand HMO, PPO, and EPO network options while comparing premiums, deductibles, and prescription coverage. We specialize in explaining essential health benefits mandated by the Affordable Care Act while identifying cost-saving opportunities through subsidies and tax credits.
Medicare Solutions
Our certified specialists assist with all Medicare components including Parts A-D, Advantage plans, and supplemental coverage. We help clients navigate enrollment timelines, coverage gaps, and prescription drug formularies while comparing traditional Medicare versus managed care options. We emphasize long-term planning for changing healthcare needs during retirement years.
Life Insurance
We offer term and whole life insurance solutions that protect families while building cash value. Our specialists explain policy riders, premium structures, and death benefit options while helping clients balance immediate protection needs with future financial goals through customizable coverage amounts.
Long-Term Care
Our long-term care specialists design coverage solutions addressing assisted living, nursing home, and in-home care expenses. We help clients understand benefit triggers, coverage limits, and inflation protection options while emphasizing early planning to secure affordable premiums before health declines.
Annuities
We provide fixed, indexed, and variable annuity options for retirement income planning. Our specialists explain surrender charges, income riders, and market risk considerations while helping clients create guaranteed income streams that complement Social Security and retirement savings.
People
Shanda Rushing
Agent Owner/Broker
CLTC-certified owner with healthcare administration degrees from Armstrong Atlantic and Stephens College. 16 years experience in hospital administration and long-term care consulting prior to founding SIAA in 2008. Active community leader in Statesboro with three decades of local healthcare expertise.
Brett Rushing
Agent Owner/Broker
Licensed agent with aerospace engineering background from Georgia Tech and MBA from Georgia Southern. Former Lockheed Martin engineer with 12 years corporate experience before joining family business in 2015. Specializes in technical insurance solutions and business development.
Sheri Hendrix
Agent
Licensed insurance professional since 2020 with 15 years pharmaceutical and behavioral health experience. Former PAP/MCR Part D non-profit director with expertise in prescription drug programs and senior medication management solutions.
June Hackle
Agent
Georgia Southern graduate with 25 years Department of Family and Children Services experience. 4th-degree Taekwondo black belt bringing disciplined approach to insurance planning. Specializes in life transitions and family protection strategies.
Madison McLaughlin
Front Office Manager
Certified social media manager with 8 years salon industry leadership experience. Recently relocated to Statesboro from South Carolina with fresh perspective on client communication and digital insurance education tools.
Questions
What insurance products does Southern Insurance & Annuities offer?
We provide Medicare solutions, health insurance, life insurance, long-term care coverage, annuities, and disability insurance for individuals and families.
How does Southern Insurance help with Medicare enrollment?
Our certified specialists guide clients through Medicare Parts A-D, Advantage plans, supplements, and prescription drug coverage options.
What differentiates Southern Insurance from other agencies?
As an independent agency, we offer multiple carrier options with personalized guidance from certified senior advisors.
Do you offer Christian-based insurance alternatives?
Yes, we assist with MediShare healthcare sharing ministry plans for clients seeking faith-based medical cost-sharing options.
What service areas do you cover?
We serve Southeast Georgia communities including Statesboro, Savannah, Augusta, and surrounding areas with local expertise.
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