Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Minot, ND
Western Agency has been a trusted insurance partner since 1976, founded by Chuck Tompkins to serve Midwest farm and small-town communities. Today, led by CEO Ryon Boen, we remain the region's largest independent insurance agency, specializing in agriculture, business, and personal insurance across North and South Dakota. Our team of over 40 professionals combines deep local knowledge with 100+ years of collective experience to deliver tailored coverage solutions. We prioritize proactive risk management, competitive pricing, and personalized service, handling complex paperwork and strategy to simplify insurance for our clients.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through specialized crop insurance expertise, fast claim processing, and a kitchen-table approach that values personal relationships. As an independent agency, we leverage broad market access to secure optimal coverage from multiple carriers, ensuring clients gain a competitive advantage through strategic protection. Our services extend to commercial property, liability, cyber liability, and recreational vehicle insurance, supported by advanced technology and hands-on claims assistance.
Services
Agriculture Insurance
Business Insurance
Crop Insurance
Auto Insurance
Home Insurance
Life Insurance
Recreation Insurance
Cyber Liability
Commercial Auto
Property Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized agriculture insurance expertise
- Our team provides personalized risk management strategies for complex operations
- We secure competitive rates through multiple carrier partnerships
- We handle comprehensive strategy and paperwork for client convenience
- We guarantee fast claim processing with dedicated local support
Services
Agriculture Insurance
Our agriculture insurance protects farms, ranches, and agribusinesses with coverage for crops, livestock, equipment, and liability. We specialize in multi-peril crop insurance, hail protection, and livestock revenue policies. Our team provides strategic risk management tailored to seasonal agricultural operations.
Crop Insurance
We offer comprehensive crop insurance solutions including MPCI policies, revenue protection, and weather-related loss coverage. Our specialists handle annual paperwork complexities and ensure fast claim payments through proprietary strategies developed over 14+ years of industry leadership.
Business Insurance
Our business insurance provides property, liability, and operational protection for commercial enterprises. Coverage includes general liability, cyber liability, business interruption, and professional liability policies tailored to industries like automotive, construction, and energy sectors.
Home Insurance
We offer home insurance policies protecting against fire, hail, wind, and other perils with optional identity theft coverage. Our policies include personal property protection, liability coverage, and specialized protection for farmsteads and rural properties.
Life Insurance
Our life insurance products provide income preservation and family financial security solutions. Policies help protect dependents' futures while offering tax advantages and estate planning benefits tailored to individual and business owner needs.
People
Ryon Boen
Chief Executive Officer
With engineering and MBA degrees, Ryon joined Western Agency in 2007 and became CEO in 2010. He has doubled agency growth over seven years while maintaining its founding principles of personalized service and agricultural focus.
Jackie Larson
Chief Operating Officer
Starting her insurance career over a decade ago, Jackie oversees operations with emphasis on client relationships and staff development. She actively participates in Minot Chamber of Commerce and community flood recovery efforts.
Dallas Varty
Sales Director
Transitioning from petroleum industry leadership, Dallas brings risk management expertise to insurance sales. He serves Minot Country Club and United Way initiatives while supporting agricultural clients across the Dakotas.
Maggie Bennett
Senior Crop Insurance Analyst
With 13 years of experience, Maggie specializes in crop insurance sign-ups and claims processing. She provides hands-on support from policy initiation to timely claim payments while maintaining active community involvement.
Robyn Pearson
Director of Training
Leading agency training programs for over a decade, Robyn combines graphic design expertise with insurance operations knowledge. She manages company-wide processes while balancing family farm responsibilities and church education roles.
Questions
What types of insurance does Western Agency specialize in?
We specialize in agriculture insurance, business insurance, crop insurance, and personal insurance including auto, home, and life policies.
How does Western Agency help agricultural businesses manage risk?
We provide tailored risk management strategies including multi-peril crop insurance, livestock protection, and environmental liability coverage with specialized claims support.
Can I get business insurance for my small commercial operation?
Yes, we offer customizable business insurance covering property, liability, cyber risks, and employee protection for small to large enterprises.
Do you offer insurance services outside the Dakotas?
Our primary focus remains North and South Dakota, where we maintain deep local expertise and community connections.
How do I file an insurance claim with Western Agency?
Contact your local agent directly or call our Minot office - our team provides hands-on support throughout the entire claims process.
