Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Insurance Partner in Saline, MI
We are proud to serve our community as a family-owned independent insurance agency since the early 1940s. Our agency has evolved through three generations of leadership while maintaining a steadfast commitment to personalized service and comprehensive coverage. By representing both Michigan-based and national insurance carriers, we provide tailored solutions for auto, home, farm, and business insurance needs. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is evident in our approach of doing the shopping for clients to secure the best coverage at competitive rates. As an independent agency, we offer unbiased guidance and leverage bundling discounts to maximize value for our policyholders. Our expertise extends to specialized coverage options including equipment breakdown protection for farms and workers' compensation for businesses.With decades of local knowledge and industry experience, we deliver trusted advice to families and businesses across Washtenaw, Lenawee, and Monroe counties. Our office continues to operate from Saline's historic downtown, welcoming clients to discuss their insurance needs in person or via phone. Through changing times, we've preserved our founding principles of integrity, community involvement, and responsive customer service. Today, our team combines traditional values with modern insurance solutions to protect what matters most to our clients.
Services
Auto Insurance
Home Insurance
Farm Insurance
Business Insurance
General Liability
Workers Compensation
Property Coverage
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Commercial Policies
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned insurance agency serving the community since 1940.
- Independent agency representing multiple carriers for unbiased recommendations.
- Specialized coverage options for farms and commercial businesses.
- Local knowledge of insurance needs in Washtenaw, Lenawee, and Monroe counties.
- Personalized service with agents available to assist clients in person.
Services
Auto Insurance
Protect your vehicle with comprehensive coverage options from top-rated carriers. We offer liability, collision, and comprehensive insurance with available discounts for multi-policy bundling. Our independent agency shops multiple providers to find competitive rates for personal and commercial vehicles while ensuring adequate protection for Michigan drivers.
Home Insurance
Secure your home with customizable dwelling and liability coverage plans. Our policies include protection for property damage, personal belongings, and liability claims. We offer specialized options like security system discounts and equipment breakdown coverage while ensuring competitive pricing through our network of trusted insurance providers in Michigan and Ohio.
Farm Insurance
Comprehensive agricultural coverage for farms and rural properties. Our specialized policies include crop protection, equipment insurance, and liability coverage with unique options like mobile equipment protection. We provide tailored solutions for Michigan's farming community with competitive rates and expert guidance on risk management specific to agricultural operations.
Business Insurance
Protect your commercial operations with customizable business insurance packages. We offer general liability, business owners policies, and workers' compensation insurance tailored to Michigan businesses. Our solutions cover property damage, liability claims, and employee-related risks while providing competitive pricing through partnerships with top-rated commercial insurance carriers.
Workers Compensation
Essential coverage for workplace injuries and occupational diseases. Our policies meet Michigan state requirements while offering comprehensive protection for employers and employees. We provide competitive pricing options for various industries and handle claims efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for businesses operating in southeastern Michigan.
People
Norman Wiedmayer
Founder
Established the agency in 1940, laying the foundation for four generations of family ownership. Began operations from Saline residence, creating a legacy of community-focused insurance services that continues today through strategic business expansions and leadership transitions.
Wayne Uckele
Former Owner
Acquired the agency in 1981, maintaining its family-operated tradition while relocating to downtown Saline. Preserved the original business philosophy during 14 years of leadership, emphasizing personalized service and community relationships before passing the agency to Jeff Folk in 1995.
Jeff Folk
Current Owner
Continuing the family legacy since 1995 with 25+ years of insurance industry experience. Emphasizes customer service as business cornerstone, leading the 2013 relocation to current Saline location. Maintains agency's commitment to serving Michigan families and businesses through technological advancements and expanded coverage options.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide auto, home, farm, business, life, and health insurance. Our commercial offerings include general liability, business owners policies, and workers' compensation coverage through multiple carriers.
Are you a locally owned agency?
Yes, we're a family-owned business serving Saline since 1940. Fourth-generation leadership maintains the original commitment to local service while expanding insurance solutions across southeastern Michigan.
How can I save on insurance premiums?
Bundling home and auto insurance often provides the best rates. We also offer multi-policy discounts, security system incentives, and special group membership credits across personal and commercial insurance products.
Can I make insurance payments online?
We offer online billpay directly through your insurance carrier. Alternatively, you can arrange payments by calling our office during regular business hours at our Saline location.
How do I file a claim?
Contact us during business hours at 734-429-7844 for immediate assistance. We guide clients through the claims process with support available both by phone and through our website's claims information portal.
Reviews (4)
Vanessa Martin
Nov 15, 2021
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Have been a customer for years. Jeff and Beth are always friendly, easy to get a hold of and very helpful in finding us the best rates between their different companies.
Edward William Tellam Iii
Apr 30, 2021
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Very knowledgeable agent, allways willing to take the time to explain coverage and answer client questions
Marie Marolf
Oct 26, 2018
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I have used this agency for all my insurance needs for many years. They are amazing!! Jeff and Beth actually answer their own phones, are always accommodating and friendly, and go out of their way to provide the highest level of personal service. I strongly recommend them!
Mike G.
Jan 03, 2018
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So much for helping local businesses. Contacted them on 1/2/18 around noon. Got an email back that day and I gave them all my information. They emailed back that day at 2pm saying they will get my quote soon. Its now 4pm 1/3/18 and still NO quote even after I emailed them today asking where is my quote.
UPDATE: FINALLY got a quote today 1/5/18 at 3pm. Took 3 DAYS to get me a quote! All other companies had my quotes in one day or within an hour!!!
UPDATE: FINALLY got a quote today 1/5/18 at 3pm. Took 3 DAYS to get me a quote! All other companies had my quotes in one day or within an hour!!!
