Davidson & Associates Insurance

What Davidson & Associates Insurance does

Davidson & Associates Insurance Agency Inc is an independently owned and locally operated insurance brokerage headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The firm serves individual consumers and small-to-medium businesses with personal lines (auto, home, life, motorcycle) and commercial lines (general business, restaurant, architects and engineers professional liability), and operates under a multi-carrier independent agency model rather than as a captive agent. It is licensed in 22 states, though its operational concentration is in the Vancouver/Clark County market and the broader Pacific Northwest.

The agency earns revenue through commissions paid by the 20+ insurance carriers it represents, including Safeco, Travelers, Chubb, Progressive, AIG, Liberty Mutual, The Hartford, Nationwide, PEMCO, and others, plus specialty providers such as Hagerty, Dairyland, and ANI. Its core technology is a multi-carrier brokerage with a website (davidsoninsurance.com) offering online quote requests, a digital service center for claims and policy changes, and a consolidated directory of carrier mobile apps and portals. No proprietary technology platform, data assets, or AI/ML capabilities are described.

The go-to-market model is sales-led and community-led, combining outside field agents, inside account managers, a formal referral program, and active community involvement (Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Identity Clark County). Distribution is supplemented by content marketing through a regularly published blog. The firm has been recognized with the IIABA Best Practices Agency designation for four consecutive years and the Vancouver Business Journal Best in Business award for four years. Ownership is held by Agency Principals Bryce Davidson and Tony Johnson, who became co-principals in 2019 after Tony Johnson joined the firm in 2009 and became a shareholder in 2016.

Name

Davidson & Associates Insurance

Legal name

Davidson & Associates Insurance Agency Inc

Website

https://davidsoninsurance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Davidson & Associates Insurance is an independently owned Vancouver, Washington-based insurance brokerage serving individuals and small-to-medium businesses with personal and commercial lines across 22 states, earning commission revenue from 20+ represented carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail (Personal Lines) Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Independent insurance agency
• Personal lines insurance
• Commercial lines insurance
• Multi-carrier brokerage
• Professional liability insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

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 Commissions: As an independent insurance agency, Davidson & Associates earns commissions from insurance carriers for policies placed on behalf of clients. They represent a wide range of quality, reliable insurance companies and provide coverage options for personal and business insurance needs. Revenue is generated through commissions that vary by carrier, policy type, and coverage scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Davidson & Associates Insurance is an independent insurance agency that places personal, commercial, and specialty insurance policies on behalf of clients by shopping across more than 20 represented carriers. Core offerings include auto, homeowner, life, and motorcycle insurance for individuals, plus business insurance, restaurant insurance, and architects & engineers professional liability for commercial clients. The agency supplements these placements with online quoting, a self-service portal for claims and policy changes, and 24-hour emergency claims reporting.

Product overview

Davidson & Associates Insurance is an independent insurance agency offering a portfolio of personal, commercial, and specialty insurance products. The core offerings consist of Life Insurance, Auto Insurance, Homeowner Insurance, Business Insurance, and specialized lines including Architects & Engineers Professional Liability Insurance and Restaurant Insurance. The agency also offers Motorcycle Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance, and various other commercial and personal coverage types. The product portfolio is supplemented by digital service tools including an Online Service Center (for claims filing, payments, policy changes, auto ID card ordering, and certificate of insurance requests), personal insurance quote request forms, and carrier mobile app access for all represented insurance companies. As an independent agency, Davidson & Associates represents multiple insurance carriers and offers multi-carrier quote comparison across its product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Insurance

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients report saving over $900 per year on auto and home insurance (individual testimonial)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trusted ChoicecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDavidson & Associates is a Trusted Choice agency, part of a network of independent insurance and financial services firms. Trusted Choice provides the agency with access to multiple companies, national brand recognition, and a pledge of performance framework emphasizing competitive pricing, broad product choice, and advocacy for clients.
• IIABA (Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe agency is a member of IIABA and has been designated a Best Practices Agency for four consecutive years. IIABA provides industry resources, education standards, and a network of independent agents.
• Columbia River Economic Development CouncilminorOthersAgency is affiliated with the Columbia River Economic Development Council, indicating community involvement in the Vancouver/Clark County region.
• Greater Vancouver Chamber of CommerceminorOthersAgency maintains membership in the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, supporting local business community engagement.
• Southwest Washington Contractors AssociationminorOthersAgency is affiliated with the Southwest Washington Contractors Association, indicating specialization in contractor-oriented business insurance.
• Safeco InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafeco Insurance is one of the carriers represented by the agency, offering personal insurance products including auto and home. The agency has received Safeco's Award of Excellence.
• PEMCO InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPEMCO is a carrier represented by the agency, offering personal insurance products. Both personal and commercial insurance options are available through this carrier relationship.
• TravelerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravelers is one of the major commercial and personal insurance carriers represented by the agency. Claims phone: 800-252-4633.
• Progressive/ASIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgressive is one of the carriers represented, offering auto and other personal insurance products through the agency's quote comparison services.
• NationwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNationwide is a carrier represented for both personal and commercial insurance products. The agency also represents Nationwide Private Client for high-value client coverage.
• ChubbcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChubb is a major commercial and personal insurance carrier represented, particularly serving high-value client needs. Claims: 800-252-4670.
• Liberty MutualcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiberty Mutual is one of the commercial and personal insurance carriers represented, offering both personal and business insurance products.
• Mutual of EnumclawcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMutual of Enumclaw is a regional carrier represented for personal insurance products, serving clients in Washington and surrounding states.
• Grange InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrange Insurance Association is one of the carriers represented, offering personal and commercial insurance products. Claims: 800-546-8850.
• AIGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIG is a major carrier represented for life insurance and commercial insurance products. Claims: 800-762-8881. American General Life (AIG subsidiary) also represented.
• HagertycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHagerty is a specialty carrier represented for classic car and collector vehicle insurance, serving enthusiast clients.
• Foremost InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForemost is a carrier represented for specialty insurance products including manufactured housing and specialty property.
• American ModerncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Modern is a carrier represented for specialty insurance products. Claims: 800-375-2075. Address: 7000 Midland Blvd, Amelia, OH 45102-2607.
• Hanover Insurance GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHanover Insurance Group is a commercial insurance carrier represented for business insurance needs. Claims: 800-628-0250.
• The HartfordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Hartford is a major commercial and personal insurance carrier represented. Also serves flood insurance needs through Hartford Flood. Claims: 800-243-5860.
• Stillwater Insurance GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStillwater Insurance Group is a carrier represented for personal and commercial insurance products. Claims: 800-220-1351.
• Dairyland InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDairyland Insurance is a carrier represented, specializing in motorcycle and non-standard auto insurance.
• Cincinnati FinancialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCincinnati Financial is a commercial insurance carrier represented for business insurance products. Claims: 877-242-2544.
• Philadelphia InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhiladelphia Insurance is a commercial insurance carrier represented for business insurance, particularly for niche commercial lines.
• West Coast LifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWest Coast Life is a life insurance carrier represented. Claims and payments: 877-778-3500.
• TransamericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransamerica is a life insurance carrier represented. Claims: 800-852-4678.
• Symetra FinancialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSymetra Financial is a life and employee benefits carrier represented. Claims: 800-796-3872.
• Banner LifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanner Life is a life insurance carrier represented. Claims: 800-638-8428.
• USLIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSLI is a specialty insurance carrier represented, particularly for niche commercial and personal insurance products.
• Genworth Life & Annuity InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenworth Life & Annuity Insurance is a life and annuity carrier represented. Claims: 888-325-5433.
• Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance (ANI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorANI is a specialty carrier providing insurance for nonprofit organizations, serving a niche segment of the agency's client base.
• Red Shield InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRed Shield Insurance is a carrier represented for specialty insurance products. Claims information available through the agency.
• Bristol West Insurance GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBristol West Insurance Group is a non-standard auto insurance carrier represented. Claims: 800-274-7865.
• Grundy WorldwideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrundy Worldwide is a specialty insurance carrier represented, likely for niche property insurance products.
• National GeneralminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational General is a carrier represented for auto and other personal insurance products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goosehead Insurance: Public independent insurance agency with a multi-carrier franchise and employee-agent model; competes directly with Davidson & Associates for personal lines households and small commercial accounts using a tech-enabled platform.
• Leavitt Group: Network of independent insurance agencies across the western US offering the same multi-carrier personal/commercial brokerage model as Davidson, with similar regional branding and community-anchored distribution.
• SmartFinancial: Independent insurance agency and comparison platform operating as a multi-carrier brokerage; directly comparable in product mix (auto, home, commercial) and independent agency economics.
• The Hilb Group: Mid-market independent insurance brokerage built via roll-up acquisitions of local agencies; comparable in serving SMB and personal lines clients with multi-carrier placement and similar agent-led service model.

Broad incumbents

• Brown & Brown: Large publicly traded insurance brokerage with national scale; competes with Davidson for larger commercial accounts and represents an aggressive consolidator of independent agencies like Davidson & Associates.
• HUB International: Global insurance brokerage with strong mid-market and personal lines brokerage operations; comparable multi-carrier model but at much larger scale and with national producer recruitment programs that poach from independent agencies.
• Arthur J. Gallagher: Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm; competes for mid-market commercial accounts and is one of the most active acquirers of independent agencies with specialty commercial books like Davidson's A&E and restaurant practices.
• Acrisure: Large rapidly consolidating insurance brokerage backed by private equity; frequently acquires independent agencies to add personal lines and small commercial books, making it a likely strategic acquirer of agencies like Davidson & Associates.
• Integrity Marketing Group: Large insurance distributor and brokerage platform primarily focused on life, health, and annuities with growing P&C; comparable as an aggregator of independent agent relationships but with very different product mix and economics.
• Marsh McLennan: Global insurance brokerage and risk advisory leader; primarily competes with Davidson for larger commercial and specialty lines and serves as a benchmark for the consolidator exit path available to a successful regional independent agency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DavidsonInsVanc
• Facebookfacebook.com/davidsoninsurance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/davidson-insurance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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