Meet Your Coastal Agency Brightway Insurance Team

A native of Fernandina Beach, Lauren opened The Coastal Agency with her brother, Jackson, to provide customized insurance solutions and personalized service to residents of her hometown.

“In a world where many transactions are done with the click of a button, we take pride in getting to know our clients and understanding their unique needs. When you work with one of our Risk Advisors, you’re working with a local Agent who has an intimate understanding of the neighborhoods and insurance markets in Nassau County. We act as your advocate, sourcing policies that provide the most comprehensive coverage at a competitive price.”

Lauren currently serves on the committee for the City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County Program for Public Information (PPI), a Federal Emergency Management Agency initiative designed to support a coordinated local approach to flood hazard outreach. She is also an active Affiliate Member of the Amelia Island–Nassau County Association of Realtors and was honored as the association’s 2021 Affiliate of the Year.

In addition, Lauren serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation, where she also leads as Marketing Committee Chair, helping drive awareness, engagement, and support for local youth initiatives.

When not at the office, you can find Lauren her spending her days enjoying the beauty of Amelia Island by boat, beach or pool with her family and English Bulldog, Rex.

A native of Fernandina Beach, Jackson opened The Coastal Agency with his sister, Lauren, to provide customized insurance solutions and personalized service to residents of his hometown.

“We always put the customer first. It’s our top priority to make Agents available to answer questions, advise on coverage and even refer other local professionals when needed. We understand that our clients are entrusting us to protect their most valuable assets and we take that responsibility to heart.”

Jackson is a founding member of The Greater Nassau Rotary Club. In 2019 he was recognized by The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce as Young Business Leader of The Year. He is also an active Affiliate Member of The Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors and the 2021 Affiliate of The Year Award winner.

When not at the office, you can find Jackson on the golf course or dining at his favorite local restaurants with his wife, Abbey.

Callie brings over 8 years of experience in P&C insurance to The Coastal Agency team. In her role as a Risk Advisor, she looks forward to understanding the unique needs of her customers and providing wholistic, customized solutions to protect their assets.

A Georgia native & UGA graduate, Callie is proud to call Fernandina Beach home since 2015. She and her husband enjoy all of the natural beauty & community activities that Nassau County has to offer with their two sons.

Rex is the designated “Office Dog” and VP of Power naps at The Coastal Agency. Duties include but are not limited to: being adorable, welcoming guests, eating lunch leftovers, snoring loudly enough for the neighbors to hear and providing comic relief for employees.

When not at the office, you can find Rex enjoying a sunny porch or closely following behind the children in his family, ensuring crumbs never hit the floor.