Burnette Insurance Agency

What Burnette Insurance Agency does

Burnette Insurance Agency is a third-generation, family-owned independent insurance agency headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, founded in 1971 by Ernest R. Burnette. The firm distributes personal, commercial, life, and health insurance products by representing multiple top-tier carriers (Chubb, Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Hartford, CNA, Progressive, MetLife, AmTrust, Auto-Owners, and others) and offering comparative quotes to clients across Georgia. The product portfolio spans roughly 50+ lines organized into four categories: Personal Insurance (auto, home, renters, motorcycle, boat, umbrella, flood, earthquake, and high-net-worth), Business Insurance (BOP, commercial auto/property, cyber liability, D&O, EPLI, workers' compensation, technology E&O, and numerous industry-specific packages), Life Insurance (term, universal, whole), and Group Benefits distributed through the affiliated Burnette Benefits platform.

Name

Burnette Insurance Agency

Legal name

Burnette Insurance Agency

Website

https://burnetteinsurance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burnette Insurance Agency is a third-generation, family-owned independent insurance agency in Suwanee, Georgia, distributing personal, commercial, life, and group benefits coverage through multiple carrier partnerships to individuals, small/mid-market businesses, churches, and technology companies across Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Lines Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail (Personal Lines) Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAA)

Keywords

• Independent insurance agency
• Commercial business insurance
• Personal lines insurance
• Workers compensation coverage
• Life and health insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Suwanee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Commission Revenue: As an independent insurance agency, Burnette Insurance Agency earns commissions from insurance carriers for policies sold and renewed. They represent multiple insurance companies and offer comparative quotes to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burnette Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency that places personal and commercial insurance policies on behalf of clients by comparing offerings from multiple carrier partners. The agency sells auto, home, life, health, business, and specialty insurance products directly to individuals, families, small and mid-sized businesses, non-profits, churches, and technology companies throughout Georgia.

Product overview

Burnette Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products through multiple carrier partnerships. The agency operates as a coordinated multi-product platform organized into four main categories: Personal Insurance (auto, home, renters, motorcycle, boat, ATV, RV, condo, umbrella, and specialty coverages like flood, earthquake, and valuable items), Business Insurance (including BOP, commercial property, general liability, cyber liability, D&O, EPLI, workers comp, and industry-specific coverages), Life Insurance (term, universal, and whole life), and Group Benefits (through their affiliated Burnette Benefits platform). As an independent agency, they access multiple insurance carriers to match customers with appropriate coverage. The agency also provides an online Policy Service Center for claims filing, billing, and policy management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Burnette Insurance Agency: Main brand operating as an independent insurance agency offering auto, home, life, and business insurance.

Products and services

• Auto Insurance
• Homeowners Insurance
• Renters Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance
• Boat & Marine Insurance
• Personal Umbrella Insurance
• High Net Worth Coverage
• Flood Insurance
• Collector Car Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Business Owners Package Insurance (BOP)
• Commercial Auto Insurance
• Commercial Property Insurance
• Cyber Liability Insurance
• Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
• Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
• General Liability Insurance
• Technology Insurance
• Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance
• Non-Profit Insurance
• Commercial Umbrella Insurance
• Business Interruption Insurance
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Group Benefits

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmTrust InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner insurance carrier providing commercial and personal insurance products through the agency
• Auto-Owners InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner insurance carrier providing personal and commercial coverage options
• CNAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor commercial lines carrier partner for business insurance products
• Chubb GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium insurance carrier partner known for high-value property and casualty coverage
• Liberty Mutual InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational carrier partner providing wide range of personal and business insurance products
• The Hartford Insurance GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner carrier specializing in business insurance and group benefits
• The Travelers Indemnity CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial and personal insurance carrier partner with strong market presence
• Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialty carrier partner for professional liability and miscellaneous insurance products
• The Progressive CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuto insurance carrier partner offering competitive personal vehicle coverage
• Metropolitan Life Insurance CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife insurance carrier partner for individual life coverage products
• Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Association of Georgia (IIAG)coreOthersProfessional association membership providing industry advocacy, education, and networking opportunities
• SecureRiskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of nearly 50+ independent insurance agencies in GA, AL, and TN responsible for written premiums in excess of $1 billion. John Burnette served as Chairman.
• Gwinnett County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber membership for community engagement and business networking
• Technology Association of GeorgiaminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting technology sector clients and expertise

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brown & Brown, Inc. National insurance brokerage with extensive carrier partnerships across personal and commercial lines. Comparable business model and product breadth, but operates at vastly larger scale and across many geographies.
• Burns & Wilcox: Specialty insurance brokerage distributing personal and commercial coverage through independent agents. Comparable in serving as a wholesale/specialty distribution partner for agencies placing complex and niche risks.
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm with deep commercial lines expertise. Comparable commercial insurance brokerage services, though at significantly larger scale and national/international reach.
• Hub International: Large global insurance brokerage offering commercial, personal, and benefits products. Comparable multi-line independent agency model but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• TrueNorth Companies: Mid-market insurance brokerage and risk management firm offering commercial, personal, and employee benefits products. Comparable in multi-line agency structure and SMB/mid-market commercial focus.
• Insurance Office of America: Large independent insurance agency serving SMB and mid-market clients across the Southeast US. Comparable as an independent multi-line agency competing for similar commercial accounts.
• Leavitt Group: Multi-state independent insurance agency offering personal, commercial, and benefits products through carrier partnerships. Comparable in family-influenced culture, multi-line brokerage model, and regional cluster operating model.
• Kapnick Insurance Group: Independent insurance brokerage offering personal, commercial, and benefits products through multiple carrier partners. Comparable independent multi-line agency model with similar SMB and niche specialization approach.
• PayneWest Insurance: Regional independent insurance brokerage serving SMBs and individuals across multiple states with personal, commercial, and employee benefits lines. Closely comparable in size, multi-carrier agency model, and SMB focus.
• Heffernan Insurance Brokers: Independent insurance brokerage providing personal, commercial, and benefits solutions through carrier partnerships. Comparable in independent multi-line model and SMB/mid-market customer mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/burnetteinsu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BurnetteInsurance
• Facebookfacebook.com/burnetteinsurance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3006601

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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