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Harper-McCall To Grow With Hutchinson Traylor
01 November, 2009
Hutchinson Traylor announces today the acquisition of Harper McCall Insurance Agency in Moultrie, Georgia. Joining Hutchinson Traylor combines two of the oldest, most well respected insurance agencies in the State of Georgia and allows the Moultrie firm to now offer an expanded range of services, insurance carriers and expertise. Improved technology allows for greater efficiencies and more time to counsel and advocate for clients. The company offers a full line of property and casualty, life, health and investment products to families and businesses. With a goal of delivering the best service and products, Hutchinson Traylor represents some of the world's top companies. "Our focus continues to be on offering clients a high level of personal service – treating each customer like family, whether it's a small individual account or a large commercial client," said C. Wesley Smith, Jr., President. "It's this special customer care combined with industry expertise that has always set Hutchinson Traylor apart and will continue to be the hallmark of our success."
Sherrod G. McCall, owner of Harper McCall, cited corporate culture and client focus as the most important criteria in seeking a partner. "Hutchinson Traylor reflects the values of professionalism, integrity and responsiveness that have always been at the core of everything we strive to do at Harper McCall. While this partnership adds many benefits, one thing remains the same: our focus on always doing the right thing for our clients. We are dedicated to maintaining strong customer relationships built upon ethical, responsible and knowledgeable service." McCall also cited a long relationship between his family and the Smith family, owners of Hutchinson Traylor. The relationship dates back several decades to when Sherrod G. McCall, Sr., founder of Harper-McCall, served as President of the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Georgia. In that capacity, he worked closely with Hutchinson Traylor and developed a relationship between the two firms that has continued to this day. Today, this long relationship culminates in the agency's partnership with Hutchinson Traylor.
Sherrod McCall continues his full-time involvement with the agency working closely with Bud Beaty and other staff members in taking care of existing clients and earning new ones. Together, the new team sees a bright future on the horizon. "We're focused on controlled growth that will allow us to further develop current customer relationships, as well as expand our client base geographically into outlying counties," said Smith. "As we strive to better serve our customers, we will continue to add quality staff members and services, with an ultimate goal of creating a new legacy for generations to come."
Established in LaGrange, Ga., in 1919, Hutchinson Traylor offers a full line of commercial and personal insurance, as well as employee benefits and financial services. Hutchinson Traylor has partnered with some of the world's top carriers in order to provide its clients with the best service and products, including business and personal property coverage, worker's compensation, life and health insurance, college and retirement planning, and much more. In addition to Moultrie, the company has offices in LaGrange and Columbus, Ga.
