About Hagerty Antique Auto Insurance
In 1983, Frank and Louise Hagerty realized that appropriate insurance coverage for their collector wooden boats didn’t exist. So — armed with years of general-lines insurance experience — the Hagerty’s launched a revolutionary agreed value policy for collector boats. Within a few years, half of the vintage boat owners in the country were Hagerty clients.
In 1991, Hagerty created a similar product for collector cars. And in 1995 two of Frank and Louise’s three children, Kim and McKeel, came home to run the family business – despite their vows to never make a career of insurance! Together they’ve overseen the company’s tremendous growth, which has been supported by a great product, exceptional client service, cutting-edge technology, creative marketing and, of course, intelligent, forward-thinking and hard-working employees. In 25 years, Hagerty has grown from a small agency headquartered in the Hagerty family basement to the leading provider of collector car and boat insurance in the world!
Along the way, Hagerty has scored some impressive accolades:
The Hagerty Small Business Award – The Traverse City Chamber of Commerce named its annual award for the area’s best small business after Hagerty, based on the company’s outstanding reputation in the community and its commitment to employees.
Better Business Bureau Best in Business – Hagerty won two top honors in 2003 from the Better Business Bureau: Business of the Year for northern Michigan and Best in Advertising for West Michigan.
Wall Street Journal Best Places to Work Award – Hagerty was a 2007 finalist for this award, which recognizes small companies that exemplify respect for employees, positive work culture, professional development of employees, business success, and leadership in their field.
Athena Award – Louise Hagerty won the 2007 Athena Award for helping other women reach their full leadership potential by example and mentoring. Said a past recipient, “Louise Hagerty has promoted women within her organization, not because of gender, but by seeking out and hiring the best person for the job. Her employees are willing to work as a team and be supportive of one another. Her business continues to foster the culture of excellence and being ‘family’ in the broad sense of community and respect.”
Traverse City Business News – Kim Hagerty was named The Leading Lady of Business in 2007.
Business Insurance
Hagerty’s commercial coverage can be customized to meet your unique needs as a business that serves the collector vehicle community.
Currently, Hagerty provides specialty products for:
Restorers and builders
Hagerty’s business insurance for restorers and builders provides the coverage you need.
Dealerships
Hagerty’s dealership coverage protects your business and the vehicles in your care.
Business-titled collections
Whether you have your collection titled to a corporation, LLC, Sole Proprietorship or other tax shelter, we have you properly covered.
Museums
Hagerty’s museum coverage provides protection for loaned vehicles, museum-owned vehicles and more.
Storage facilities
Hagerty’s storage facility coverage protects your business and the vehicles in your care.
Collections with dealer plates
In some states, collectors who use dealer plates are required to carry garage liability coverage. Hagerty can help.
Events
Hagerty’s event coverage protects organizers, sponsors and participants.
Car clubs
Hagerty’s club coverage helps to ensure that your club’s events are as safe and successful as possible.
