Acclaim Insurance Agency

What Acclaim Insurance Agency does

Acclaim Insurance Agency, Inc. is an independent insurance agency headquartered at 121 Main Street in Windsor, New York, founded in 2009 and operating with a 6-person team. The agency distributes personal and commercial insurance products on behalf of 25+ insurance carriers including Progressive, Nationwide, Hartford, Travelers, Berkshire Hathaway Guard, Hiscox, Hanover, MetLife, Mercury, and several regional mutuals (Preferred Mutual, Vermont Mutual, NYCM, Leatherstocking, Niagara, Main Street America). As an independent agent, Acclaim earns commissions from carriers on policies it places rather than underwriting risk itself.

The agency's product portfolio spans personal lines (auto, home, life, motorcycle, boat/PWC, flood, condo, renters, mobile home, landlord, umbrella, SR22, ATV, earthquake, farm & ranch, short-term rental) and commercial lines (general liability, commercial auto, commercial property, workers' compensation, contractor insurance, builder's risk, BOP, commercial real estate, lessors risk, plus cyber liability, professional liability, and business interruption add-ons). Distribution is via phone (607-655-3399) and website-based quote forms, with lead capture through Google Search, Google Ads, social media, and customer referrals.

The business model is commission-based recurring revenue: Acclaim earns a percentage of premium on each policy placed and receives renewal commissions on the retained book. Customer service interactions — quotes, claims support, policy changes, certificates of insurance — are handled by a small named team (Elaine Card, Lori, Phillip) repeatedly referenced in Google Reviews. The agency's geographic scope is concentrated in Broome County, NY (Windsor, Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott, Kirkwood, Deposit), with no disclosed geographic expansion plans. The firm is privately held with no parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Acclaim Insurance Agency

Legal name

Acclaim Insurance Agency, Inc

Website

https://theacclaiminsuranceagency.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acclaim Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency in Windsor, NY that distributes personal and commercial insurance policies through 25+ carrier partnerships to individuals, families, and small businesses across Broome County, New York, earning carrier commissions on placed business.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Commissions: As an independent insurance agency, Acclaim Insurance Agency generates revenue primarily through commissions paid by insurance carriers for policies sold. They represent multiple insurance companies (A. Central Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Guard, Bristol West, Progressive, Nationwide, Hartford, Travelers, and others), earning a percentage of each premium as commission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acclaim Insurance Agency is an independent insurance brokerage that sells personal and commercial insurance policies on behalf of 25+ partnered carriers including Progressive, Nationwide, Hartford, Travelers, Berkshire Hathaway Guard, MetLife, and Mercury. The agency brokers coverage for individuals, families, and small businesses across Broome County, NY, earning commission on each policy placed. Customers access the agency through phone consultations or online quote request forms.

Product overview

Acclaim Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of personal and commercial insurance products through multiple carrier partnerships. Their personal lines include auto, home, life, motorcycle, boat/PWC, flood, condo, renters, mobile home, landlord, umbrella, SR22, ATV, earthquake, farm & ranch, and short-term rental insurance. Their commercial insurance portfolio features General Liability, Commercial Auto, Commercial Property, Workers' Compensation, Contractor Insurance, Builder's Risk, Business Owners Policy (BOP), Commercial Real Estate, and Lessors Risk Insurance, with add-ons including Cyber Liability, Professional Liability, and Business Interruption coverage. The agency operates as a full-service independent agency providing quotes and policies through partnered insurance carriers including Progressive, Nationwide, Hartford, Travelers, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Insurance

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple customers report saving money on insurance premiums compared to previous providers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A. Central InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner represented by Acclaim Insurance Agency for providing coverage options to customers
• Ariondack (Adirondack Insurance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner represented by Acclaim Insurance Agency
• Berkshire Hathaway GuardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary offering commercial and personal lines coverage
• Bristol WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner represented by Acclaim Insurance Agency
• Broome County InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal insurance carrier partner serving Broome County area
• EncompasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - Liberty Mutual subsidiary offering personal lines coverage
• Hanover Insurance GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner represented by Acclaim Insurance Agency for commercial and personal coverage
• HartfordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - major provider of business and personal insurance products
• HiscoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - specialty insurer for small businesses and professionals
• IIABNA (Independent Insurance Agents of Broome & Neph)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal independent insurance agents association partnership
• KempercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner represented by Acclaim Insurance Agency
• LeatherstockingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance carrier partner serving New York State
• Main Street AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - specialty insurer for small businesses
• Mercury InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - known for competitive auto and home coverage
• MetLifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - major provider of auto, home, and life coverage
• NationwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - major national provider of insurance products
• Niagara InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance carrier partner serving New York
• NYCM InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew York-based insurance carrier partner
• Plymouth RockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - Northeast regional insurer
• Preferred MutualcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance carrier partner - mutual insurance company serving New York
• ProgressivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - major national provider known for competitive auto coverage
• SafecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - Liberty Mutual subsidiary offering personal lines
• SterlingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner represented by Acclaim Insurance Agency
• TravelerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carrier partner - major commercial and personal lines insurer
• Vermont MutualcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance carrier partner - mutual insurance company
• Trusted ChoiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent insurance agency network membership providing brand recognition and support services

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• USI Insurance Services: Large national insurance brokerage with a multi-carrier independent model serving middle-market and commercial accounts. Relevant as the scaled brokerage alternative if Acclaim's commercial clients grow in complexity.
• Allstate: National carrier primarily using a captive agency model that competes directly for the same household and small-business customers in Acclaim's Broome County market.
• Erie Insurance: Regional P&C insurer with strong independent agency distribution in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including NY. Competes for the same household and small-business customers via captive-style agency partnerships.
• Nationwide: National multi-line carrier with strong independent agency distribution and a stated partner of Acclaim. Competes for the same personal lines customers while also serving as a placement channel.
• Travelers: Large national carrier for both personal and commercial lines, one of Acclaim's core carrier partners. Represents the underwriting counterparty that powers a meaningful share of Acclaim's commission revenue.
• The Hartford: Major commercial and personal lines carrier that distributes through independent agencies. Particularly relevant for the small-business and contractors segments Acclaim serves.
• Progressive: Leading national auto insurer that also distributes through independent agents. Acclaim represents Progressive for personal auto, but Progressive's direct digital channel competes for the same customers.
• State Farm: Largest US personal lines carrier with a captive agent model that dominates local household insurance purchasing. The principal competitive alternative for Broome County consumers and small businesses.

Direct peers

• Brightway Insurance: Franchise-based independent insurance agency offering personal and commercial lines across multiple carriers, with a comparable agency-owner-driven model. Demonstrates how the independent agency model can scale beyond a single local owner-operator.
• Goosehead Insurance: Independent agency franchise model that places coverage with multiple carriers on behalf of consumers and small businesses, with a comparable multi-line personal and commercial offering. Highly relevant as a scaled version of Acclaim's independent agency model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acclaim-insurance-agency

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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