Oakbridge Insurance Expands its Footprint in Tennessee Through Partnership With The Assurance Center

Oakbridge Insurance Agency LLC (Oakbridge), one of the largest independent insurance and risk management agencies in the Southeast, today announced a new partnership with The Assurance Center, an independent agency headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The partnership further expands Oakbridge’s presence in Tennessee and supports the firm’s continued Southeastern expansion.

The Assurance Center is a relationship-focused risk consultancy serving clients in the fast-growing Knoxville market and surrounding communities. The firm’s all-female team provides commercial and personal property and casualty solutions to clients across a variety of end-markets.

“We are very excited to join Oakbridge,” said Assurance Center President Kym Clevenger. “As a strategic partner with an extensive suite of capabilities and markets, Oakbridge provides us with the resources to fully leverage our efficient producer base and established customer and carrier relationships to meet the insurance and risk management needs of individuals and businesses across our region.”

The partnership offers The Assurance Center access to Oakbridge’s sales training and risk management platform, including its innovative Proactive Services offering that seeks to identify and mitigate risks through proprietary analysis and a hands-on, consultative approach.

“We look forward to welcoming Kym Clevenger and the talented Assurance Center team to Oakbridge,” said Oakbridge CEO Robbie Smith. “As an all-female company with a track record of profitable business growth, the partnership further diversifies Oakbridge’s partnership capabilities and producer base in East Tennessee, paving the way for significant growth in the area. It’s a cultural and business fit for Oakbridge.”

The partnership introduces a suite of new municipalities / public entities carriers to Oakbridge and adds significant advocacy activity with regional and national trade organizations.