Coastal Underwriters

Our Mission and History

At Coastal Underwriters, we are driven to find the best insurance solutions for our clients and their interests. Our team of experienced professionals work together to meet the goals set by our clients. Our history dates back to when our founder, Mike Herring, a native of Brunswick, Georgia, started the agency with a vision to provide top-quality commercial lines insurance. Over the years, we have grown to become a reputable insurance provider in the Southeast region and beyond.

Our Services

We specialize in providing a wide range of insurance coverages, including:

Commercial Lines Insurance

• Business Owners Policies
• General Liability Insurance
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• Commercial Auto Coverage
• Commercial Package Policies

Our clients include hotels, restaurants, gas stations, convenient stores, plazas, and condominiums. We have the ability to provide very competitive pricing, primarily in the Southeast region, but also in other states.

Our Team

Our team of experienced professionals consists of:

• Mike Herring, President and Account Executive, with over thirty years of experience in the insurance industry.
• Sanjay Bhakta, Account Executive, with a background in hospitality and a deep understanding of the particular concerns of his commercial clients.
• Ray West, Account Executive, with over thirty-five years of experience in the insurance industry, including as an executive at Marsh & McLennan, Inc.
• Rebecca Lovett, Account Executive and Accounting Representative, with over forty years of experience in the insurance industry and a Certified Professional Insurance Woman.
• Haresh Patel, Account Executive, with a degree in computer science and a background in hotel management.
• Kelli Echols, Account Executive, with over ten years of experience in the insurance industry and a graduate of Georgia Southern University.
• Jeri Faircloth, Customer Service Representative, with over thirty years of experience in property and casualty insurance.

What We Offer

At Coastal Underwriters, we strive to simplify the complicated process of finding the right insurance coverage for our clients. We understand the unique challenges of our clients, including homeowners associations, gas stations and convenience stores, restaurants, and condominiums, among others. We take pride in providing personalized service and competitive pricing to ensure our clients receive the best possible coverage.