Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Insurance Solutions in Scottsdale
Van Leer & Edwards Insurance Services is a locally owned and operated insurance brokerage in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to providing quality insurance products for individuals and businesses. With over 70 years of combined experience, our team combines strong insurance expertise and superior product knowledge to help clients plan for potential risks. We specialize in creating personalized commercial and personal insurance policies tailored to client needs, offering one-on-one service to develop lasting relationships.As an independent brokerage, we prioritize quality service and attention to detail, ensuring clients receive comprehensive coverage at competitive prices. Our legacy began in 1947 and continues through three generations of family leadership committed to client satisfaction.
Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Business Owners Policy
Workers Compensation
Professional Liability
Marine Insurance
Umbrella Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined insurance expertise and family-owned reliability.
- Our independent brokerage status allows access to competitive bids from multiple providers.
- We create fully customized insurance policies for both personal and commercial needs.
- Our team includes third-generation insurance professionals with industry-specific knowledge.
- We provide localized service with statewide licensing across six southwestern states.
Services
Home Insurance
Our home insurance protects Arizona homeowners against damage from fire, hail, vandalism, and liability claims. Policies include property insurance for structural damage and personal belongings, plus liability coverage for injuries on your property. We tailor plans to include optional coverage for mobile homes, scheduled personal property, and in-home businesses.
Auto Insurance
We provide comprehensive auto coverage including liability, collision, and uninsured motorist protection. Our policies offer accident forgiveness, diminishing deductibles, and specialty coverage for classic cars. Arizona residents benefit from competitive rates through our access to multiple insurance carriers and personalized policy structuring.
Life Insurance
We offer term, whole, and specialty life insurance policies to protect families and businesses. Coverage options include mortgage protection, disability income, and key person insurance. Our experts help clients structure policies to cover debts, estate taxes, and long-term financial needs.
Health Insurance
We provide individual, family, and group health plans with options for HMO, PPO, and HSA-compatible policies. Our coverage includes dental, vision, and long-term care insurance. We help Arizona businesses create affordable employee benefits packages with flexible provider networks.
Commercial Insurance
Our commercial policies include BOP, workers' compensation, and professional liability coverage. We specialize in industry-specific solutions for hospitality, healthcare, and construction businesses. Services include risk assessment, competitive bidding, and policy customization for Arizona businesses.
People
Kristin Edwards
Agency Owner & Principal
Third-generation insurance professional with expertise in family business leadership. Specializes in client relationship management and policy customization. Active in Arizona's insurance community and local business networks.
Chuck Van Leer
Agency Owner
40+ year insurance veteran specializing in commercial risk management. Focus areas include hospitality insurance and business continuity planning. Arizona native with deep industry connections and multi-state licensing expertise.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, with licensing in six southwestern states including California, New Mexico, and Colorado.
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide home, auto, life, health, and commercial insurance, including specialized coverage for businesses in hospitality, healthcare, and construction.
How do you find competitive rates?
As an independent brokerage, we access multiple carriers to secure competitive bids while maintaining personalized service and comprehensive coverage.
Are you open to walk-ins?
We operate by appointment only but offer flexible scheduling during our regular business hours Monday through Friday.
What sets you apart from other agencies?
Our third-generation family ownership combines with modern insurance solutions to deliver both continuity and innovation in risk management.
