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The dwindling art of personal service is alive and well at N.C. Farm Bureau Insurance – where helping families and small businesses thrive is goal number one.
As Agency Manager of the South Winston-Salem N.C. Farm Bureau office, Dalton McGuire is proud of his staff’s focus on advising local families and business owners through life’s inevitable changes.
“With a combined 40+ years of experience in auto, home, life and health insurance, our staff knows insurance plays a crucial role in keeping small businesses and families financially stable when catastrophe strikes,” Dalton explains. “Both groups need to have someone in their corner, looking out for their best interests and advising them through the constant changes they face as they grow. That’s where Farm Bureau steps in. We can make a difference in the actual communities we live in.”
Whether it’s a family home that’s been destroyed, a small business vehicle that’s been damaged or the loss of a loved one, the Farm Bureau team in Winston-Salem is there to guide, advise and show up – when even the worst has happened. Agents see the direct impact they have on their community by being there during some of the toughest times of their clients’ lives.
“The most important thing our agents do on a daily basis is meeting our clients and their families in person,” adds Dalton. “The impact of sitting down at a family’s dinner table or in a small business owner’s shop and having a conversation face to face cannot be overstated. We learn about the dynamics of their family, the long-term goals for their new business and then we come to understand what they value and what they can do without. How on Earth could we provide that type of service without personal conversation?”
N.C. Farm Bureau agents are known for building relationships that last a lifetime. That might mean working with husbands and wives who are just starting a family and helping them navigate the newborn phase, their kids’ first cars, college costs and their own retirement.
“We become a part of that family in a way, and it’s truly the most satisfying job in the world having those interactions and impacts on a daily basis,” Dalton adds.
When it comes to small businesses owners, N.C. Farm Bureau agents walk the space with them when they buy an office or a shop, guide them through hiring their first employees or purchasing their first major piece of equipment and ensuring what they put their heart and soul into every day is protected.
“Watching those businesses grow, and knowing that you play an essential role in protecting what they are building, gives every agent here a reason to get up in the morning!” shares Dalton.
The South Winston-Salem N.C. Farm Bureau Insurance office is located at 1451 Trademart Boulevard, Suite C, in Winston Salem, 336.785.3978. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. With agents located in every county throughout the state, Farm Bureau offers a variety of products to protect your family. Learn more about their services at ncfbins.com.
