Leah Robertson has recently joined Briggs Agency in 2026 as our Marketing Coordinator. She is currently receiving her bachelor’s degree at Valparaiso University in Marketing and is licensed in Property & Causality. Growing up in Crown Point, she loves to spend time with her friends and family and finds quality time crucial. Furthermore, […]
Matt Davis joined Briggs Agency in 2025 as an Insurance Producer and is licensed in Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance. He has 15+ years experience in the construction industry managing residential and commercial projects. Matt combines his industry knowledge and prior business ownership experience to help clients find tailored insurance solutions and build […]
Andrew T. Briggs has been with Briggs Agency since 2016 and currently serves as Vice President. He enjoys building strong relationships with business owners and the community, and helping clients manage risk. Andrew holds a B.S. in Fire Protection Administration from Eastern Kentucky University and is licensed in Property & Casualty and Life & Health […]
Your Insurance Company Is Coming; Are You Ready? You’ve finally obtained a house insurance policy, but your insurer wants to perform a home inspection before everything is finished. Don’t worry if that sounds scary. This is a routine procedure meant to safeguard you and your insurance company by guaranteeing that the house is fairly evaluated […]
The Bills Start After the Storm: How Natural Disasters Are Changing the Cost of Insurance Imagine watching the television while a tornado razes neighborhoods or a storm roar toward the coast. While safety is the primary issue, a less obvious effect that follows is an increase in insurance premiums. Natural catastrophes not only cause physical […]
Why Briggs Agency Inc. Should Serve as Your Business Insurance Department Executive Summary In a volatile business environment, insurance must evolve from a transactional necessity into a strategic asset. Small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) face increasingly complex risk exposures—from evolving compliance standards to cyber threats, employment liability, and more. Yet many lack the in-house resources […]
Imagine organizing a milestone celebration, corporate event, or wedding for months or even years, only to have everything fall apart due to an unforeseen circumstance. A vendor’s failure to show up, inclement weather, or last-minute cancellations can all cause problems. Special event insurance can help with that. This article will explain what special event insurance […]
The Future of Driving Comes with a Price Tag Auto insurance is an often-overlooked item that deserves consideration as more drivers choose electric and hybrid vehicles to lower carbon footprints and save fuel. In addition to transforming the roadways, EVs and hybrids are also impacting how insurance companies evaluate risk and determine rates. Are Insurance […]
Don’t Walk in Unprepared — Your Wallet Might Regret It Whether you’re examining your financial protection, modifying coverage, or purchasing your first policy, meeting with an insurance agent might feel intimidating. One mistake or unresolved query could result in you spending too much or having inadequate insurance. The good news? A little planning makes a […]
If you’re a contractor or vendor working with large corporations or municipalities, you’ve likely run into third-party certificate of insurance (COI) verification systems like ISNetworld (ISN) or Avetta. And chances are, you hate them. We get it. These platforms are designed to streamline compliance for the companies hiring you—but they often do the exact opposite […]