Insurance agent for past 23 years is retiring

[JacoLesFlea]

end of this month he sent a letter out saying who would be taking over as my agent..He has always been a good guy and that is the reason I stayed with this ins company even though I could have gone somewhere else a saved a few bucks. I would rather have a decent agent then save a few bucks anyways especially after being with them for so long. It is not Flo or the gecko or even Dennis Haysbert. Do I send a gift basket of wine and fine cheeses or is that too corny?

[pflash4001]

If you feel this person merits them, then do it. Who cares what anyone else thinks.

[carlos840]

I work the same way as you do! I would stay with a company that is a bit more expensive if i think they offer good service and if i have a good contact with them.

I would send something.

[JacoLesFlea]

I will send something. thanks

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by carlos840

I work the same way as you do! I would stay with a company that is a bit more expensive if i think they offer good service and if i have a good contact with them.

I would send something.

I stay with State Farm though theyre a bit more pricey, because Ive always gotten great service from them.
Now that Im getting older, and some previous incidents are falling off my record, my rates have been dropping exponentially!

But, I wouldnt send anything. That same letter is being sent to all of his clients, and only to inform you of his leaving/your new agent. If you feel the need to put yourself on those terms with your new agent, by all means send something.

Is this car insurance? Or bundled with other insurances?

[UncleJimmy]

Take it from an insurance agent, it is not normal to be thanked or get any kind of appreciation. We tend to spend our days getting beaten up by people who don't pay their bills yet still want their car covered when they wrap it around a pole.

I'm sure you would make his month by sending a token of appreciation.

[turbo chicken]

I'm in the "send him something" camp... everyone likes to be thanked ... the fact your asking would be enough for me to just do it.


those gift basket deals that have different cured meats and cheeses with crackers... one arriving at my footstep would be awesome.

[SteveC]

I would be lost without my current agent. I don't see him much, only at "life changing" events - babies, new house, new car, etc. - but we have a history. He knows me and my situation. I've been with the same company for 30 years, and this agent for maybe 10. We've gone from me being single and having renters insurance and car insurance to married, a coupe houses, a couple kids, life insurance, etc. I don't want to have to rebuild that background again with someone new. I hope my guy lasts a while.

[MakiSupaStar]

If you like the dude, do it. But don't send a cheesy gift basket. Send beer. Everyone loves a nice beer at the end of the day.

[MJ5150]

Wine and fine cheeses? Yeah, that is corny unless you are hosting some kind of retirement reception.

Over 23 years you must have come to know some of his interests or hobbies, so gift accordingly. If not, maybe a fishing pole and a flask.

-Mike

[MatticusMania]

Oh, wait a second... you want to give your old agent a gift basket as a means of thanking him for his service?

In that case I might be more inclined to send something. I thought you were asking if you should send your new agent a gift...

[JacoLesFlea]

Originally Posted by MatticusMania

I stay with State Farm though theyre a bit more pricey, because Ive always gotten great service from them.
Now that Im getting older, and some previous incidents are falling off my record, my rates have been dropping exponentially!

But, I wouldnt send anything. That same letter is being sent to all of his clients, and only to inform you of his leaving/your new agent. If you feel the need to put yourself on those terms with your new agent, by all means send something.

Is this car insurance? Or bundled with other insurances?

Car thru state farm

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"I MISS YOU JESSICA!!!"

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by JacoLesFlea

Car thru state farm

Theyve done a great job coverage-wise for me, but I dont think Ive ever actually spoken with my agent personally, just dealt with people who work for him.
I wouldnt send him a gift basket if he were retiring, but it sounds to me like you have a closer relationship with your agent than I.

[billjr]

I have been a State Farm agent for 13 years, and I think your agent would be honored to receive a gift from you.

[MJ5150]

We looked for an insurance agent in our new town, and found a good one. We pay more than we could, but he comes highly recommended. I don't mind paying more for better service. So far, he has been great.

-Mike

[JacoLesFlea]

Originally Posted by billjr

I have been a State Farm agent for 13 years, and I think your agent would be honored to receive a gift from you.

let it be written, let it be done.