Ernie Chaffin Allstate Agency

Several years ago, I began to do a personal evaluation of my insurance agency. I looked around at other agencies and realized I could not tell much difference between our agency and any other insurance agency. I was not satisfied with being just like everyone else. At that point, I met with my staff and we set out to go "old school".

Do you remember a time when the insurance agent had a personal relationship with families? I remember the insurance agent coming to my house when I was a little boy and visiting with my parents. I wanted that type of relationship with my customers...a friendship with my customers who felt comfortable coming to me with their concerns.

I realized it would be impossible to go to every customer's home and visit with them, but I could make it so that every customer could contact me at any point they had a concern or crisis. I truly beleive my agency offers services and help for our clients that few, if any, other agencies offer. We work each day to prove we care about you and your family.

I am a proud graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's and master's degree. I also graduated from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's degree. I spent many years of work with the Gulfport Police Department and later in full time ministry with an emphasis toward young people. Caring isn't something I have just started to do. I have spent my career in the service of other people, many times sacrificing my own safety and wellbeing to do so. As an insurance agent, I approach my business in the same manner I did as a full time minister. I want to tell you the truth, give you the best service possible, and make sure you and your family are protected.

I hope you will give us an opportunity to get to know you. The better we know you, the better we can provide you with the care you deserve.

I look forward to many years of service to Gulf Coast and the families we serve.

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