• We are an organization of local agents, locally owned, locally managed, with a strong belief in the value of the services we perform and the individuals within our organization who perform those services.

• We are committed to "local knowledge". We know our market and the political, economic and social factors that shape it. We employ that knowledge and our broad base of experience to assure you of having the information to make an informed decision.

• We are committed to being leaders in our industry and our communities. By doing so we take an active role in shaping the future of both.

• We are committed to maintaining our reputation for integrity and honesty in all our dealings. We represent our clients enthusiastically and fairly, and we have done so for more than 106 years.

• We are committed to the humanitarian needs of the communities we serve with our time, our energy and our financial resources.