Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Risk Management Partner
Founded in 1906, we have dedicated over a century to redefining risk advisory through a relationship-focused approach. Our team of specialists delivers holistic risk management solutions tailored to the unique needs of businesses and individuals, prioritizing long-term strategic planning over transactional interactions. With expertise spanning insurance, safety protocols, employee benefits, and business exit strategies, we serve clients across 38 states while maintaining our independence to advocate solely for client interests.Our proprietary ENCORE process evaluates 10 critical risk areas quarterly, creating actionable plans that evolve with clients' changing needs. Recognized for our deep industry knowledge and client-centric philosophy, we've built lifelong partnerships by addressing both immediate concerns and future aspirations. Our 55-member team combines generational experience with innovative methodologies to protect what matters most to our clientstheir businesses, families, and legacies.
Services
Risk Management
Business Insurance
Employee Benefits
Safety Planning
Business Continuity
Key Personnel Planning
Compliance Solutions
Wealth Protection
Exit Strategy Planning
Insurance Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We offer century-old expertise in risk advisory services
- Our ENCORE process provides quarterly risk evaluations and action plans
- We maintain independence to advocate solely for client interests
- Our team includes specialists in 10 critical risk areas
- We serve clients across 38 states with personalized solutions
What people say
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Services
Risk Management
Our comprehensive risk management service evaluates 10 critical business areas quarterly to create actionable mitigation plans. We combine industry-specific expertise with our proprietary ENCORE process to address both immediate threats and long-term vulnerabilities. Clients receive customized strategies that evolve with their changing needs while maintaining focus on business continuity and legacy protection.
Business Insurance
We provide tailored business insurance solutions as part of holistic risk strategies. Our independent agency status allows access to multiple carriers while focusing on coverage that aligns with comprehensive risk management goals. Services include policy evaluation, claims advocacy, and integration with broader business continuity plans to ensure complete protection.
Key Personnel Planning
This service addresses risks associated with critical employee transitions through strategic retention programs and succession frameworks. We help businesses develop contingency plans for key personnel changes while implementing incentive structures to maintain organizational stability and protect business valuation during ownership transitions.
Business Continuity
Our business continuity solutions prepare organizations for unexpected disruptions through scenario planning and response protocols. The service includes risk assessment, recovery strategy development, and implementation of systems to maintain operations during crises while protecting employee safety and financial stability.
Compliance Solutions
We help businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Our compliance service covers OSHA standards, HIPAA regulations, and industry-specific mandates through customized programs that minimize legal exposure while maintaining operational efficiency and protecting organizational reputation.
People
Brian Bassett
Chairman
With over 30 years of leadership experience, Brian Bassett guides our strategic vision while maintaining focus on client relationships and long-term industry innovation through continuous improvement of our risk advisory methodologies.
Andy Bassett
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Andy Bassett oversees daily operations and drives execution of our client-centric mission while ensuring alignment with our century-old values of integrity, independence, and comprehensive risk protection.
Ryan Brott
Chief Growth Officer
Ryan Brott leads expansion initiatives while maintaining focus on quality service delivery, developing strategic partnerships that enhance our ability to serve clients across 38 states with consistent expertise.
Elliot Bassett
President
Elliot Bassett directs operational strategy and service innovation, ensuring our risk management solutions evolve with changing market conditions while maintaining commitment to personalized client relationships.
Ryan Corcoran
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Corcoran manages financial operations and business performance metrics, maintaining fiscal responsibility while supporting investment in client service enhancements and technology infrastructure.
Questions
What's the difference between insurance and risk management?
Risk management addresses multiple tools including insurance to mitigate threats. Insurance transfers risk to carriers while our holistic approach prevents issues through proactive planning across 10 business areas.
What makes an independent agency different?
As an independent agency, we work with multiple carriers to find optimal solutions rather than representing specific providers, ensuring objective recommendations aligned with client needs rather than carrier interests.
How does the ENCORE process work?
ENCORE evaluates 10 risk areas quarterly through four stages: executive briefing, risk profiling, plan development, and implementation, creating evolving strategies that grow with your business needs.
Can you help with existing insurance programs?
We assess current coverage as part of comprehensive risk evaluation, determining whether to maintain, enhance, or replace existing policies while focusing on overall risk management effectiveness.
What industries do you serve?
While we work with diverse businesses, our expertise particularly benefits construction contractors, specialty trades, and manufacturing sectors through industry-specific risk management frameworks.
How do you handle business succession planning?
Our key personnel planning service develops succession frameworks, retention strategies, and transition plans to protect business valuation and ensure continuity during ownership changes or leadership transitions.
Reviews (5)
Rob Burch
May 26, 2022
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Excellent service, timely response and friendly associates. I recommend Ellerbrock-Norris for all your needs!
Marc Hultine
May 19, 2022
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Ben and Jena with Ellerbrock-Norris have been great to work with. We insure our homes, rentals, ranches, cattle, businesses, vehicles, classic cars, motorcycles and boat with them. Insurance can be cumbersome and difficult to ensure that everything is covered in an appropriate way. However, Ben and Jena always take the time to make certain our policies are current, up to date, are appropriate for the coverage we need and are competitively priced.
Victor McIntyre
May 19, 2022
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They have always answered my questions and I have left happy. I have never had any problems talking with them.
Robert Shriner
May 15, 2022
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First off, I was politely asked to leave a review by E-N. And, I am doing so because it's only fair. They provide excellent service for me, it's the least I can do for them. I live in Lincoln but work with Kristi Sheehy in the Hastings office. First-class service. Very responsive. Always looking out for me. 5-star review from me, and this is a real review.
Sean Vontz
May 13, 2022
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My agent answers the phone whenever I have a question, goes above and beyond what I'd expect. Very happy to recommend Ellerbrock to anyone looking to change insurance agencies
