Hodges Insurance Services, Inc. Comparative Summary

Insurance companies are always looking for ways to discern themselves from their competition, and those that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award are already several steps ahead. Hodges Insurance Services, Inc. further differentiates itself by focusing primarily on one aspect of the insurance industry: employee benefits. “Ninety percent of agents who compete with us also do other types of insurance, like property, casualty and liability,” says owner Dave Hodges. “We’re unique because we specialize in employee benefits. Most insurance companies try to do everything for everybody.”

Hodges Insurance Services excels at performing assessments of businesses’ and individuals’ specific needs—a comprehensive practice that’s rarely seen in the insurance industry. The company also creates coverage packages that meet its clients’ budgetary and administrative needs, and it handles all plan administration services in-house instead of going through a third party. “We’re not looking to sell the same plan an insurance company wants to sell,” says Mr. Hodges. “We look for plans that are tailored to employers’ unique situations.”

Another distinguishing characteristic of Hodges Insurance Services is its highly-trained employees, many of whom have been with the firm for more than 10 years. “Every person who answers our phones is a licensed agent and is able to help customers in English and Spanish,” notes Mr. Hodges. “I also personally participate in the open enrollment process for my groups. I don’t leave it up to a service representative from an insurance company.”