Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Independent Insurance Solutions in Newberry, SC
Established in 1932, Summer Insurance Agency has been a cornerstone of the Newberry, South Carolina community for over nine decades. As an independent insurance agency, we represent multiple major insurance companies, enabling us to tailor solutions to meet both individual and commercial clients' needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our personalized approach, treating every client's requirements with the same care as our own. With a team of certified professionals, we offer comprehensive coverage options including home, auto, life, health, and commercial insurance. Licensed in both South Carolina and North Carolina, we serve over 3,000 individuals and 400 businesses across Newberry and adjacent counties.Our agency maintains a strong partnership with established insurers like Travelers, Allstate, and Auto Owners, ensuring reliable protection for our clients. We emphasize transparency in all dealings, providing competitive rates through our extensive industry network. Celebrating over 90 years of uninterrupted service, we continue to build trust through consistent, dependable insurance solutions. Our office hours prioritize client convenience, with extended weekday availability and flexible communication options through phone and email. This long-standing legacy of service excellence makes us a trusted partner for navigating today's complex insurance landscape.
Services
Auto Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Pet Insurance
Workers Compensation
Rental Dwellings
Recreational Vehicles
Umbrella Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- Over 90 years of serving Newberry with tailored insurance solutions
- Independent agency representing multiple top-tier insurance carriers
- Personalized service for both individual and commercial insurance needs
- Licensed in both South and North Carolina for regional expertise
- Committed to transparency and client-focused service since 1932
Services
Auto Insurance
We provide comprehensive auto insurance coverage tailored to your specific needs, including options for classic cars, antique vehicles, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. Our independent agent network helps secure competitive rates while offering flexible policy combinations to reduce premiums. With expertise in both personal and commercial auto coverage, our team ensures protection for drivers across Newberry and surrounding areas.
Homeowners Insurance
Our homeowners insurance solutions protect your most significant investment through comprehensive coverage options for primary residences, vacation homes, rental properties, and valuable personal articles. We offer specialized policies for condos, tenants, and high-value items like jewelry or fine art. With local market expertise in South Carolina, we help safeguard your property investment while meeting state-specific requirements.
Commercial Insurance
We specialize in tailored commercial insurance packages for businesses in Newberry and adjacent counties, covering property, auto fleets, liability, and workers compensation needs. Our industry experience helps protect companies of all sizes through customizable policies that address professional liability and excess coverage requirements. With access to multiple carriers, we deliver cost-effective solutions that adapt to evolving business risks.
Life Insurance
We offer various life insurance options including term, whole, and universal life policies designed to protect your family's financial future. Our agents provide personalized guidance for estate planning, annuities, and long-term care considerations. Through partnerships with established insurers, we create customized solutions that match your specific protection needs and financial goals.
Health Insurance
Our health insurance services include individual, family, and group plans with options for Medicare supplements and long-term care protection. We help navigate coverage choices to find appropriate solutions for different life stages. With expertise in both personal and employer-sponsored plans, we provide guidance through the complexities of healthcare coverage requirements.
People
George E. Franklin
President
Leading Summer Insurance Agency since 1932, George E. Franklin brings decades of industry experience to guide clients through complex insurance decisions while maintaining the agency's founding tradition of personalized service.
Lorie E. Hawkins
Agent
As a dedicated insurance agent, Lorie E. Hawkins specializes in connecting clients with appropriate commercial and personal insurance solutions while emphasizing clear communication and comprehensive coverage understanding.
Kevin Rolin
Agent
Kevin Rolin provides expert guidance in life and health insurance products, helping individuals and families understand policy options and select coverage that matches their unique protection requirements.
Kathy Eargle
Receptionist/Cashier
Kathy Eargle serves as the primary office contact, ensuring smooth client interactions and handling administrative responsibilities with professionalism since joining the agency's support team.
Questions
What types of personal insurance do you offer?
We offer auto, homeowners, life, health, and pet insurance for individuals, with specialized options for classic vehicles, rental properties, and high-value personal items.
Do you provide commercial insurance for businesses?
Yes, we offer comprehensive commercial coverage including property insurance, fleet auto policies, liability protection, workers compensation, and professional liability insurance.
How long have you been serving Newberry?
Franklin-Summer Insurance has provided insurance services to the Newberry community since 1932, maintaining continuous operation for over 90 years.
Are your agents licensed in South Carolina?
All our insurance professionals are properly licensed in South Carolina to offer legal insurance solutions, with additional licensing available for North Carolina coverage.
Do you offer online account management?
Yes, we provide online account access for policy management and claims submission convenience, though actual coverage changes require direct agent assistance through phone or in-person meetings.
Reviews (5)
Jeannie Edwards
Jun 11, 2022
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George is great took care of my needs exactly what I needed her projections and the receptionist and the staff was excellent
Joanne S.
Sep 25, 2021
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Excellent customer service with Lorie Hawkins. I am new to the area and at the last minute I realized I had forgotten to change my home and auto insurance. Lorie is friendly, professional and extremely prompt in getting everything taken care of for me. Moving is stressful and that was one easy thing to mark off my list after I contacted her.
Christopher Kemper
Jun 12, 2021
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Dale, George, and Lorie are a phenomenal team. Family purchased a home in the NC mountains and we searched for insurance for the house. Could not get agents near the house to answer to call us back. I called George and we had a quote the same day. George also does NC insurance. We added a piece of family property as well. Definitely call them for your needs!
Angela Sulik
Apr 12, 2020
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Love how friendly the staff is and always seems to be in a happy mood. I'm glad they were reccomend to me.
Hollis Woodward
Apr 13, 2019
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Friendly and courteous staff, they treat you like family in and out! Insurance is very much so affordable there.
