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Over 45 licensed insurance professionals ready to help you find the coverage that fits your life. We're not just agents—we're your neighbors.

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Serving families across Eastern North Carolina since 1926

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At The Insurance Center, our strength lies in our people. Since 1926, our team has brought dedication and a genuine commitment to serving our community. Get to know the faces behind your protection.

Agency Principals

The leadership team guiding our agency's vision and commitment to excellence.

Aran Kagan

Aran Kagan

Hospitality Specialist

Judson McAden, AINS, CMIP

Judson McAden, AINS, CMIP

Account Executive

Mike McAden

Mike McAden

Account Executive

Nan McAden

Nan McAden

Benefits and Personal Insurance

Administrative Staff

The backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Angela Easterbrook

Angela Easterbrook

Claims Manager – Personal Lines

Beth McCandless

Beth McCandless

Receptionist

Jen Roughton

Jen Roughton

Accounting / Office Administration

Melissa Sellers

Melissa Sellers

Accounting / Office Administration

Glenda Trager

Glenda Trager

Claims Manager – Commercial Lines

Commercial Insurance Team

Protecting businesses of all sizes with coverage options that address your needs.

Rebecca Barber

Rebecca Barber

Account Manager

Shea Hassell

Shea Hassell

Account Manager

Amy Heidt, AAI, AIS, CBIA, CISR

Amy Heidt, AAI, AIS, CBIA, CISR

Senior Account Manager

Scott McCoy, CMIP

Scott McCoy, CMIP

Account Executive

Stephanie Pohoresky, CMIP

Stephanie Pohoresky, CMIP

Account Manager

Lisa Price, CISR, PCIA

Lisa Price, CISR, PCIA

Account Manager

Jennifer Riggs

Jennifer Riggs

Senior Account Manager

Jennifer Swindell

Jennifer Swindell

Account Executive

Hospitality Insurance Team

Our team has nearly 100 years of combined insurance experience in hotels, restaurants, and the hospitality industry.

Meredith Curtis

Meredith Curtis

Assistant Account Manager

Jessica Donnell

Jessica Donnell

Account Manager

Errica Dowdell, PCIA

Errica Dowdell, PCIA

Assistant Account Manager

Joel Fickling

Joel Fickling

Hospitality Specialist

Christine Foy

Christine Foy

Account Manager

Emily Fulcher, CISR

Emily Fulcher, CISR

Senior Account Manager

William Gilbert

William Gilbert

Account Manager

Ashley Gonzalez

Ashley Gonzalez

Account Manager

Brooke Guthrie

Brooke Guthrie

Account Manager

Maddie Holton, CISR

Maddie Holton, CISR

Senior Account Manager

Lindsy Kievit

Lindsy Kievit

Account Manager

Clark McAden

Clark McAden

Assistant Account Manager

Karla Powell

Karla Powell

Hotels Account Manager

LeeAnn Preston, CISR

LeeAnn Preston, CISR

Hospitality Specialist

Jacob Wetherington

Jacob Wetherington

Hotels Account Manager

Ali Willis, CISR

Ali Willis, CISR

Hospitality Specialist

Life & Health Insurance Team

Helping you protect your health and secure your family's future.

Katie Boback

Katie Boback

Benefits Account Manager

Bridget McCall

Bridget McCall

Benefits Account Manager

Personal Insurance Team

Protecting what matters most—your home, your vehicles, and your family.

John Finlayson

John Finlayson

Account Executive

Jordan Gauta, CISR

Jordan Gauta, CISR

Senior Account Manager

James Jacobs

James Jacobs

Assistant Account Manager

Stella Marshall

Stella Marshall

Account Executive

Brittany Montes

Brittany Montes

Account Manager

Elizabeth Snider, QPLS

Elizabeth Snider, QPLS

Account Manager

Brittany Sugg, QPLS

Brittany Sugg, QPLS

Account Manager

Courtney Weimann

Courtney Weimann

Account Manager

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