Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance and Financial Services Partner in Gunnison, CO
Shondeck Financial Services & Insurance has been serving Gunnison County and the Western Slope since 1998. As Gunnison County's only locally owned, independent insurance agency, we specialize in life, health, property, casualty insurance, and financial advising for retirement and estate conservation strategies. Our team of licensed professionals, including Scott and Lauren Shondeck, Katy Murtaugh, Tara Heger, Erika Aguilera, and Gary and Karen Shondeck, provides personalized service tailored to individual client needs.With access to 20+ insurance carriers, we offer comprehensive coverage solutions for homes, automobiles, businesses, and families. Our expertise in navigating complex insurance markets ensures clients receive optimal protection while maintaining a strong commitment to community-focused service.
Services
Commercial Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Personal Insurance
Retirement Planning
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Locally owned agency serving Gunnison County since 1998
- Access to 20+ major insurance carriers for optimal coverage
- Team of licensed professionals with specialized insurance expertise
- Personalized service tailored to individual client circumstances
- Comprehensive risk management solutions for personal and business needs
Associations and certifications
- Continental Insurance Agency Alliance
- Strategic National Agency Alliance
Services
Commercial Insurance
Our commercial insurance solutions protect businesses against common threats through liability coverage, property protection, and specialized policies. We offer business owner policies, workers' compensation, and umbrella insurance tailored to specific industry needs. With personalized risk assessments and access to multiple carriers, we help businesses in Gunnison County and the Western Slope secure comprehensive protection for their operations.
Health Insurance
We provide expert guidance for navigating health insurance options including individual plans through Connect for Health Colorado, Medicare supplements, and group benefits. Our certified brokers assist with enrollment, financial aid applications, and policy comparisons to ensure clients find affordable coverage that meets their medical needs while complying with current regulations.
Life Insurance
Our life insurance offerings include term and permanent policies from top carriers like MetLife and TransAmerica. We help clients establish financial protection for loved ones through customizable coverage options, including disability insurance and long-term care policies that safeguard income and assets during unexpected life events.
Personal Insurance
We offer comprehensive personal insurance solutions including homeowners, auto, and flood insurance tailored to Colorado residents. Our services include policy comparisons, coverage assessments, and access to specialized protections like umbrella policies that provide additional liability coverage beyond standard policy limits.
Retirement Planning
Our retirement planning services focus on estate conservation strategies and financial advising to help clients preserve wealth. We offer access to investment products through J.W. Cole Financial and personalized guidance to develop retirement strategies aligned with individual financial goals and risk tolerance levels.
People
Scott Shondeck
Agent
Scott Shondeck specializes in property and liability insurance, bringing extensive experience in commercial risk management to help businesses protect their assets and operations.
Lauren Shondeck
Agent
Lauren Shondeck focuses on life and health insurance solutions, providing personalized coverage options to meet clients' personal protection and medical needs.
Katy Murtaugh
Agent
Katy Murtaugh offers insurance expertise with a focus on delivering tailored coverage solutions to meet diverse client requirements across personal and commercial lines.
Gary Shondeck
Broker/Financial Advisor
Gary Shondeck combines insurance and financial planning expertise to help clients develop comprehensive strategies for retirement and estate conservation.
Karen Shondeck
Agent/Office Manager
Karen Shondeck manages office operations while providing insurance solutions, ensuring efficient service delivery and client support across all product lines.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We offer commercial insurance, health insurance, life insurance, personal insurance (home/auto), and retirement planning services tailored to individual and business needs.
Are you a local Gunnison insurance agency?
Yes, we're Gunnison County's only locally owned independent insurance agency with offices in Gunnison and Crested Butte since 1998.
Do you help with Colorado health insurance enrollment?
Yes, we're a Connect for Health Colorado Enrollment Center offering assistance with marketplace plans, Medicare options, and private health insurance solutions.
Can you help compare home insurance quotes?
Yes, we help compare home insurance quotes from top providers to find coverage that matches your property protection needs and budget.
Do you offer business insurance policies?
Yes, we provide comprehensive commercial insurance including liability coverage, business owner policies, workers' compensation, and property protection tailored to Colorado businesses.
What retirement planning services do you offer?
We offer retirement planning and estate conservation strategies through investment products and personalized financial advising to help preserve wealth for the future.
