Finding the right insurance for you in Daytona area

For a purchase that impacts someone so personally, finding the right insurance can feel impersonal. Large corporations with automated phone calls and artificial intelligence chat boxes can make an already confusing process even more complicated. With Rufus Johnson, agency owner of the GEICO Insurance Co. in Daytona Beach, and his team of insurance agents, this is not an issue. At 921 W. International Speedway Blvd., Mr. Johnson and his team are sure to provide individualized care and attention to the insurance needs of each person that walks through the door. As a Daytona Beach resident with more than 20 years of experience working with insurance, Mr. Johnson knows exactly how to serve Volusia County residents through several personal insurance products.

Auto, home, condo, renters, boat and motorcycle insurance are just a few of the products available from the Daytona Beach office. When visiting or calling the office, customers do not have to worry about computers or random, uninterested employees handling something so important. Each team member resides in Volusia County, giving them insight on what insurance a customer might need while living locally. "Being a local agent, you get that personal touch when it comes to insurance," Mr. Johnson said. Each member of his team of seven specializes in a different type of insurance. If the customer needs auto insurance, they are directed to someone who specializes in auto insurance. This results in the customer receiving information and guidance that is dependable and trustworthy, opposed to what they might hear from an agent unfamiliar with Volusia County or unable to deeply understand the product.

"A lot of people need (insurance) to be explained because of the level of difficulty. So, having that personal touch is one key reason why people come to us," Mr. Johnson said. In order to receive the best possible care and direction when it comes to insurance, he believes the customer should research the company. He advises those searching to find a provider that is a "well known, established company." He also mentioned "one of the main things you need to look at is their claim history. How well do they play their claims, and when it comes to specific products, you want to make sure you are completely covered." When choosing an insurance company to represent, Mr. Johnson took his own advice. "GEICO is a well-established company that has been in business for over 85 years. We have the best claim service in the industry when it comes to insurance it's well-branded and respected in the industry," he said. Mr. Johnson also serves the community outside of providing well-researched insurance products that can fit a budget.

He is a board member and past chairman of the Volusia/Flagler YMCA, an executive board member of the Checkered Flag Committee and a member of the Daytona Beach Civic League. Mr. Johnson is an avid golfer and a board member of the Junior Golf Association of Daytona Beach. Also, he is a Daytona State College Foundation board member. It's important to Mr. Johnson and his team that their customers are able to succeed outside of the insurance world as well. "When someone new is coming into the community, we always direct them to other services. Since I'm a member of the Chamber of Commerce, I can direct them to other business partners that I trust to make sure they get whatever they need done," he said. Mr. Johnson is sure to provide his customers and fellow community members, such as those that golf alongside him or benefit from the YMCA, with the best possible product so they can enjoy Volusia without worry. For more information, call (386) 304-9363 or stop by the Daytona Beach office from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.