Flaugh Insurance Agency History in Benton Harbor, MI
In 1943, Joe Flaugh, Sr. started the insurance agency as a New York Life Insurance Company Agent and operated out of his home in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
In 1951, Joe Flaugh, Sr. and his wife, Roxy, moved the F. Joseph Flaugh Insurance Agency to the Vincent Hotel on Main Street in Benton Harbor. They expanded their product offering to all lines of insurance. Two years later, their son Dan, joined the agency after being discharged from the Navy following the Korean War. Dan opened a separate agency on Water Street in 1957. A few years later, his wife Laureen, joined him in the business.
In 1962, Joe Flaugh Jr. joined his parents’ agency. Ten years later, both agencies combined to become the F. Joseph Flaugh Agency.
In 1966, the agency moved to the new Fairplain Plaza in Benton Harbor. Through the years, the agency grew and was in dire need of more space. A new office complex was built in 1988 on Napier Avenue with twice as much space, and the agency moved there and has remained there. In 1997, after 35 years, Joe retired from the agency.
Today, the agency is owned and operated by Dan’s son Cory, who has been involved in the agency for over 30 years. As a third generation Insurance Agent, Cory prides himself on ensuring that each client receives personal attention and creates personalized insurance programs to meet the unique needs of each customer.
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When out of the office, Cory enjoys the great offerings of Southwest Michigan
such as the beaches, trails, and state parks.
He is a proud member of Cornerstone Alliance, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce, St Joseph-Benton Harbor Rotary Club, Sarett Nature Center, Benton Harbor Moose Lodge, St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Elks Lodge, German American National Congress/DANK, Sons of the American Legion Post Benton Harbor, and St. Joseph Fraternal Order of Police Lodge.
Contact Cory at cory@flaugh.com
Karen can help you with any of your personal insurance needs ranging from auto, home, recreational vehicles, boats and rental homes. She works with top rated carriers such as Auto-Owners, Nationwide, Safeco, Progressive, Foremost and more. Karen is ready to help put together the right insurance package to fit your individual needs.
Karen has always been an outdoor person. During summer months she enjoys relaxing around the campfire. She enjoys spending time with her family, and is expecting her first grandchild this year.
Contact Karen at karen@flaugh.com