Mark Bruns Agency

What Mark Bruns Agency does

Mark Bruns Agency is an independent insurance agency founded in 2010 by Mark Bruns and headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. The agency distributes personal, commercial, and life insurance products on behalf of more than 25 carrier partners — including national carriers such as Nationwide, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and The Hartford, as well as regional specialists such as Westfield, Allegany Co-op, and AIC. It operates three physical offices (4420 Peach Street and 1061 W 26th Street in Erie, plus 9077 Ridge Road in Girard, PA) and serves clients across northwestern Pennsylvania, northeast Ohio, and southwest New York.

The agency's product portfolio spans personal lines (auto, homeowners, motorcycle, ATV, boat, RV, pet, and other specialty coverages), commercial lines (commercial property, general liability, workers' compensation, cyber liability, and niche policies for restaurants, contractors, churches, and manufacturers), and life/retirement products (term, whole, and universal life, annuities, and mortgage protection). A distinct specialization is farm and agribusiness insurance, including vineyard and winery coverage, tailored to the regional agricultural economy. The agency differentiates itself through local presence, multi-carrier access enabling competitive quoting, and a combined staff tenure of more than 128 years in the industry.

The business model is commission-based: Mark Bruns Agency earns carrier commissions for policies placed and serviced, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customer acquisition runs through direct in-person sales at offices, online quote requests, a "Refer a Friend" program, and content marketing via an educational blog and social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Yelp). The agency is privately held with no institutional investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding; it is not a candidate for traditional venture or growth-equity investment given its structure and scale.

Name

Mark Bruns Agency

Legal name

Mark Bruns Agency

Website

https://markbrunsagency.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mark Bruns Agency is an independent insurance agency in Erie, Pennsylvania that distributes personal, commercial, life, and agribusiness insurance on behalf of 25+ carrier partners to clients across northwestern PA, northeast Ohio, and southwest New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Insurance Commissions: The agency earns commissions from insurance carriers for selling and servicing insurance policies to customers. As an independent agency, they represent multiple insurance companies and receive commission-based compensation for policies placed with their carrier partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mark Bruns Agency is an independent insurance agency that sells and services personal, commercial, life, and agribusiness insurance policies on behalf of multiple carrier partners. As an independent agency, it places coverage with carriers such as Nationwide, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Hartford, and others, earning commissions for policies sold and serviced. The agency operates from three offices in Erie and Girard, Pennsylvania.

Product overview

Mark Bruns Agency is an independent insurance agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products through multiple carrier partnerships. The agency operates as a single unified service offering, providing Personal Insurance (auto, homeowners, motorcycle, and specialty lines like ATV, boat, RV, snowmobile, and pet insurance), Business Insurance (commercial property, general liability, workers' compensation, and specialized coverages including farm/agribusiness and cyber liability), and Life Insurance (individual term and whole life, final expense, annuities, and mortgage protection). The agency specializes in agribusiness, auto, and life insurance serving northwestern Pennsylvania, northeast Ohio, and southwest New York from three Erie-area locations.

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Products and services

• Auto Insurance Vehicle insurance coverage for individuals and corporate fleets, covering liability, collision, comprehensive, and uninsured/underinsured motorist protection.
• Homeowners Insurance Coverage protecting homes against damage from fire, theft, vandalism, natural disasters, and liability for injuries on the property.
• Motorcycle Insurance Insurance for motorcycles including coverage for property damage, collision, comprehensive, medical bills, bodily injury, and custom parts.
• Boat and Marine Insurance Watercraft coverage including Agreed Hull Value and Actual Cash Value policies, liability, emergency towing, and personal property protection.
• Motor Home / RV Insurance Coverage for recreational vehicles including medical payments, bodily injury, collision, comprehensive, towing, and rental costs.
• ATV Insurance Coverage for all-terrain vehicles including comprehensive, collision, bodily injury, liability, and uninsured/underinsured motorist protection.
• Condominium Insurance Coverage for condo interiors, personal possessions, alterations, and liability for injuries to guests or visitors.
• Earthquake Insurance Standalone coverage for earthquake damage including structural repairs and temporary accommodations during rebuilding.
• Flood Insurance Coverage for flood damage to homes and personal property, available in all areas and required in high-risk zones.
• Mobile (Manufactured) Home Insurance Coverage for manufactured homes including structural damage, personal property, liability, and customization options.
• Non-Owner Insurance Liability coverage for individuals who drive borrowed or rental vehicles without owning a car.
• Personal Umbrella Insurance Additional liability coverage above auto, home, boat, and other policies for protection against lawsuits and claims.
• Pet Insurance Coverage for veterinary expenses including accidents, illnesses, hereditary conditions, and chronic conditions for cats and dogs.
• Rental Property Insurance Landlord insurance covering structural damage, lost rental income, and liability for property owners who rent to tenants.
• Renters Insurance Coverage for tenant personal belongings, liability, and additional living expenses when rental home becomes uninhabitable.
• Snowmobile Insurance Coverage for snowmobiles including bodily injury, property damage, collision, comprehensive, and uninsured rider protection.
• SR-22 Insurance Certificate of financial responsibility filing for drivers required to prove minimum liability coverage after violations.
• Collector Car Insurance Specialized coverage for classic, vintage, or antique vehicles with agreed value protection for shows, exhibitions, and pleasure driving.
• Commercial Property Insurance Coverage for business buildings, equipment, inventory, fixtures, and signage against damage from storms, fire, theft, and vandalism.
• General Liability Insurance Protection against claims of bodily injury, property damage, damage to rented premises, medical payments, and advertising errors.
• Workers' Compensation Insurance State-mandated coverage providing medical treatment and wage replacement for work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Commercial Auto Insurance Vehicle coverage for business-owned cars, trucks, and fleets used for commercial purposes.
• Business Owners Package Insurance Combined coverage for small businesses including property, liability, and business interruption in a single policy.
• Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage for data breaches, cyberattacks, and technology-related liabilities for small businesses.
• Commercial Umbrella Insurance Additional liability coverage above business auto, general liability, and other commercial policies.
• Farm / Agribusiness Insurance Specialized coverage for farms and agricultural businesses including property, equipment, livestock, and crop protection.
• Vineyard and Winery Insurance Specialized coverage for vineyards and wineries including crop, property, and product liability.
• Individual Life Insurance Personal life coverage including term and permanent policies providing death benefits to beneficiaries.
• Final Expense Insurance Coverage for end-of-life costs including funeral, burial, cremation, and outstanding debts.
• Fixed Annuities Retirement product providing guaranteed fixed payments with tax-deferred growth and death benefit options.
• Mortgage Protection Insurance Coverage paying mortgage balance to lender if policyholder dies before mortgage is paid off.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AIC - Agency Insurance CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing property and casualty insurance products to customers of Mark Bruns Agency.
• Aegis General Insurance AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing insurance products through Mark Bruns Agency.
• Allegany Co-op InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance carrier partner offering coverage options through the agency.
• American Modern InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing specialty insurance products.
• American Strategic InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing coverage through Mark Bruns Agency.
• Appalachian UnderwriterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner serving the agency's customer base.
• Assurant, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing products through the agency.
• Bristol West InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuto insurance carrier partner for Mark Bruns Agency customers.
• DairylandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuto insurance carrier partner offering coverage through the agency.
• EthoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing products to agency customers.
• Farmers Fire InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty insurance carrier partner serving the agency's customer base.
• Farmers of MarblecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance carrier partner offering coverage options.
• Foremost InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing specialty coverage through the agency.
• Hagerty InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollector car insurance specialist partner for classic and vintage vehicle coverage.
• MarkelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options.
• Nationwide InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor national insurance carrier partner offering a wide range of coverage products.
• Openly InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing products to agency customers.
• The Progressive CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor auto and property insurance carrier partner.
• Liberty Mutual InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor national insurance carrier partner offering personal and commercial coverage.
• The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance carrier partner providing business and personal coverage.
• The Travelers Indemnity CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance carrier partner offering commercial and personal lines coverage.
• USLIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner providing coverage options.
• Universal Property & CasualtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner offering property coverage.
• Westfield InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance carrier partner providing coverage to agency customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goosehead Insurance: Goosehead is a publicly traded independent insurance agency that distributes personal and commercial lines from multiple carriers through local agents. It shares Mark Bruns' model of multi-carrier representation, choice-driven selling, and producer-led distribution.
• Erie Insurance Group: Headquartered in Erie, PA, Erie Insurance is the dominant regional insurance carrier/agency in the same northwestern PA market. It operates a hybrid direct and exclusive-agent model that overlaps Mark Bruns Agency's territory, customer segments, and product lines (personal, commercial, life), making it the most relevant local peer.
• Trusted Choice (Big 'I') Independent Agents: Trusted Choice is the national network / brand for independent insurance agents, the exact channel model Mark Bruns Agency operates in. Many member agencies offer the same multi-carrier personal, commercial, and life product breadth in regional US markets.
• Brightway Insurance: Brightway is a large, franchised independent insurance agency network offering personal, commercial, and life insurance from multiple carriers through local franchisees. Its commission-based, multi-carrier retail model closely mirrors Mark Bruns Agency's independent-agency structure.

Broad incumbents

• The Travelers Companies: Travelers is a major US P&C carrier and one of Mark Bruns' named carrier partners. It distributes through independent agents that sell the same personal and commercial lines Mark Bruns Agency places, making it a directly overlapping channel partner and competitor.
• Progressive Insurance: Progressive, a named carrier partner, is also a major direct-to-consumer auto insurer that competes head-on with independent agencies. The same partnership that supplies Mark Bruns also competes with its auto insurance book via Progressive's direct channel.
• Liberty Mutual Insurance: Liberty Mutual is a national P&C carrier, named partner of Mark Bruns Agency, with broad personal and commercial product overlap. It distributes through independent agents as well as direct channels, making it both a wholesale supplier and competing carrier for the same book of business.
• Nationwide Insurance: Nationwide is one of Mark Bruns' largest carrier partners and a broad national incumbent in personal, commercial, and life insurance. It competes both as a carrier (via captive and direct channels) and supports independent agents like Mark Bruns Agency, creating an overlapping customer and product footprint.

Emerging players

• Lemonade: Lemonade is a digitally native insurtech using a direct-to-consumer, mobile-first model in personal lines (renters, homeowners, pet, life). It is an emerging competitive threat in the same product categories (home, auto-adjacent, pet, life) where Mark Bruns Agency derives much of its commission revenue.

Regional players

• Westfield Insurance: Westfield is a regional Ohio-based carrier partner of Mark Bruns Agency, focused on personal and commercial lines in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. It serves overlapping geographies and customer profiles (small business, farm-adjacent), and acts as both supplier and competitor in adjacent regional markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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