Personalized insurance solutions with 98 years of community care.
Utter Morris Insurance Brokers Limited has been serving the community of Burlington for a remarkable 98 years. For their clients, going to the company means that someone’s got their back.
“They’ve got somebody they can talk to,”’ says John Thorpe, president/producer at Utter Morris.
Utter Morris deals with all the top markets and top insurance companies, using the latest tools and software to help clients shop for the best prices and the most comprehensive coverage. “We look at each person’s situation and individual needs,” says John.
The brokers then service their accounts from that point forward, guiding and supporting their clients if they have to settle or make an insurance claim.
Utter Morris works hard to provide the most competitive rates for their clients by utilizing all possible discounts and designing appropriate coverages, including claims protection coverage to protect against increases, in the event that they have a claim. When looking for house insurance, it is key that higher-value items like artwork, jewelry or bicycles are covered separately, as they may not be included in the house insurance.
“It’s getting to know people and finding out what’s unique about them,” says John. “You want the coverages that reflect your situation.” Some clients might collect records, have an expensive comic book collection, or own bicycles that are worth the same as a small car.
Because insurance is complex and has so many factors to consider, going to an insurance broker can be a big relief. At Utter Morris, clients know they have access to a consistent, knowledgeable, professional person to go to for advice.
“You don’t know what you don’t know. Insurance is complicated. We can add a lot of value to the whole equation,” says John. “When they’re talking to us, they’re talking to a trusted advisor. Not an insurance company. We’re working for them.”
Legally, an insurance broker is the representative of the insured— a very different relationship than when you purchase insurance directly from an insurance company.
“We’ve done a lot of fighting for our clients over the years,” says John.
Utter Morris has always had a goal in their office to support their community, not just through sponsorships and donating funds to charities. Their staff has been involved with the local organizations that Utter Morris has supported over the years, which include Food for Life, United Way, Rotary Club, and more.
“We feel we should give back to the community that we are in. We are not a 1-800 company, we are part of the community. It is the community that has made us successful, so we like to give back,” says John.
The company also offers career opportunities, for those who are considering a career in insurance and want to stay local. Utter Morris offers training to give individuals the tools and knowledge for the job. They offer flexibility by being a hybrid workforce, but they value hiring local people who know and understand the Burlington community.
For more information on Utter Morris, visit their website.
