4 FA L L 2 0 2 3 The idea for Carson Insurance Group developed during a casual conversation in 2006 between Mulvane insurance agent Gary McGuire and then President of Carson Bank, Frank Carson III. What if we made the services of an independent insurance agency available to bank customers and others in the community? A few days later, Carson Insurance Group was born. Initially located within the Carson Bank building in Mulvane, Carson Insurance Group later moved next door to its own 2,600-square-foot building at 122 W. Main St. MORE VARIETY AND VALUE As an independent insurance agency, Carson Insurance Group offers benefits that agencies selling just one brand of insurance can’t offer. By representing eight different companies—Nationwide Insurance, EMC Insurance Group, Farmers Alliance, Liberty Mutual, Peerless Insurance, Progressive, Safeco Insurance, and Travelers—Carson Insurance Group can compare coverage and prices to find the best possible value for each customer’s individual circumstances. Options include a full range of home, renters, auto, business, life, and health insurance products as well as retirement plans. Gary McGuire, Principal Agent, said, “We’re not beholden to any one company, which means our customers don’t have to change agencies if their insurance and service needs change.” Many members of the Carson Insurance Group staff worked in other fields before entering the insurance business, such as real estate, accounting, coaching, and education. McGuire noted, “This diversity of backgrounds helps our customers and staff relate to each other better. We’re licensed professionals with strong local ties.” STRENGTH OF OXEN TECHNOLOGY Another factor that’s important to the agency’s success is having strong network and IT support. OXEN Technology began working with Carson Bank and Carson Insurance Group at the same time. BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT This Kansas agency understands the power of independence CARSON INSURANCE GROUP
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