CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — Residents in and around Corpus Christi will soon experience a better way to buy insurance for their homes, vehicles and much more. On Monday, Sept. 16, veteran businessman and now Brightway Agency Owner Shane Zollicoffer will open the doors to Brightway, The Zollicoffer Agency.
“Brightway stands head and shoulders above the typical insurance agency model by offering a comprehensive backend support system, the opportunity for flexible business ownership and the ability to provide opportunities to aspiring Agents,” said Zollicoffer. “I’m looking forward to becoming an integral part of the community and bringing the people of Corpus Christi the expert counsel and more choice in insurance brands that Brightway is known for.”
A Texas native and 23-year Corpus Christi resident, Zollicoffer brings to Brightway more than 20 years of experience in business leadership with a focus on financial management. He previously acted as the Business and Financial Manager for a family owned home health agency. Zollicoffer graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M in Kingsville and went on to earn a master’s degree from Texas A&M in Corpus Christi. He has been heavily involved in the local community, previously sponsoring Little League teams, participating in local athletic booster clubs and acting as a youth leader at his local church. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, grilling, watching football and working out.
“It’s an exciting time for Brightway Insurance in the state of Texas as our presence continues to grow there. Welcoming Brightway, The Zollicoffer Agency to the area as the first Brightway Agency in Corpus Christi pushes us even further into the Lone Star State,” said Brightway President Talman Howard. “Shane has spent his career in the business of helping people, and we’re confident that he will bring that same expertise to the community as an Agency Owner. He will have the support of hundreds of insurance professionals to help bring an excellent insurance buying experience to his customers.”
Brightway Agency Owners enjoy comprehensive business support including customer service, carrier relationships, marketing, accounting and technology. As a result of their focus on growing new business, Brightway agencies consistently outsell other insurance agencies two-to-one.*
Brightway, The Zollicoffer Agency, is located at 4101 IH 69 Access Road, Suite M-5 in Corpus Christi (in the Five Points shopping plaza). The Agency offers customized Home, Condo, Renters, Auto, Flood, Boat, RV, Motorcycle, and Umbrella insurance policies from numerous insurance brands including Amelia Underwriters, Burns and WIlcox, Cypress Property & Casualty, Foremost, Hagerty, Mercury, Tower Hill, Windhaven and more. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CDT).
About Brightway Insurance
Brightway Insurance is a national property/casualty insurance distribution company with more than $615 million in annualized written premium, making it one of the largest Personal Lines agencies in the U.S.
Brightway’s focus is on producing Win, Win, Win outcomes for consumers by offering customized insurance solutions and for people wishing to sell insurance by providing business opportunities that span from single Agent to multi-unit enterprises. Regardless of the path taken, Brightway provides the support necessary to consistently outsell other insurance agents.
Brightway got its start in 2008 and has since grown to over 900 people in 195 offices across 21 states serving customers in all 50 states.
For more information about Brightway, The Zollicoffer Agency, visit BrightwayZollicoffer.com or call 361-792-0770. Learn more about franchise opportunities with Brightway at our franchise page.