Established in 1934, Bernard Williams & Company is a proud, independently owned insurance agency that serves the insurance and risk management needs of over 4,000 businesses and families throughout Georgia and the Southeast. Headquartered in Savannah, Bernard Williams & Company offers clients a winning combination of quality, service, and value from a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable insurance companies.
Our Mission
Our primary objective is to establish a relationship - a partnership - between you, the insurance company, and our agency; to provide you with comprehensive, efficient, and mutually beneficial coverage, loss control services, and claim services. Since 1934, superior service has been our trademark. Today, as always, we continue to offer our clients a winning combination of quality, service, and value.
Our People
At Bernard Williams & Company, our team of professionals is dedicated to fairness and honesty in all our dealings, a genuine interest in the needs and concerns of our clients, and personal service. Our account executives use their professional training and experience to match the coverage to the client's specific needs and exposures.
Commercial Lines
Our commercial lines division offers a wide range of insurance products and services designed to meet the unique needs of businesses. From commercial property and general and professional liability coverage to business automobile and workers' compensation, we have the expertise and resources to help you manage your business risks.
Personal Lines
Our personal lines division offers a comprehensive range of insurance products and services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and families. From homeowners and automobile insurance to umbrella and flood coverage, we have the expertise and resources to help you protect your assets and your future.
Financial Services
Our financial services division offers a range of financial products and services designed to help you achieve your financial goals. From life, health, and financial services to employee benefits and claims reporting, we have the expertise and resources to help you manage your financial risks and achieve your financial goals.
Property / Casualty
Our professional staff analyzes your insurance requirements first from the viewpoint of risk management. By risk elimination, risk reduction, risk transfer, or risk assumption, the cost of your insurance may be considerably reduced. Your existing insurance is examined while recommendations and cost comparisons are submitted for your review.
Services We Offer
We will analyze your insurance and risk management needs. We will design a protection program to meet your needs. We will service your account in a timely and efficient manner. We will move quickly to get fair, prompt settlement of any claims. We will periodically review the adequacy of your program. We will look for ways to improve your coverage and save you money.
Our Carriers
We represent a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable insurance companies, including but not limited to:
- AIG
- AmTrust
- Auto-Owners
- Builders Insurance
- Builders Mutual
- Cincinnati
- Eastern Alliance
- Encompass
- FCCI
- Foremost
- Frankenmuth
- Grange Mutual
- Guard
- Hartford
- Liberty Mutual
- Main Street
- Mercury Insurance
- National General
- Philadelphia
- Progressive
- PURE
- Safeco
- Travelers
- Utica National
- Vault
- Zenith
- Zurich
Communication Issues
Some reviewers experienced difficulties in getting in touch with the insurance agent, with one reviewer (Ginny Willett) stating that the agent was hard to reach and didn't return calls. This lack of communication can lead to misunderstandings and missed deadlines, as seen in the case of Ginny Willett, who received an incorrect policy.
Positive Experiences
On the other hand, several reviewers had pleasant interactions with the insurance agency. Alyson Beasley praised the staff for being "very helpful and knowledgeable, " while Kaycee Fabre raved about the agency's ease of use and Wanda Marshall's exceptional service. Bob McWilliams also had a positive experience, citing K C Andrews' expertise and Bernard Williams' decades of support to the community.
Quality of Service
There were mixed reviews regarding the quality of service provided by the insurance agency. While some reviewers experienced issues with policy misunderstandings and poor communication, others praised the agency's helpfulness, knowledge, and commitment to providing the best service.
