500 Dover Boulevard | Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 | 337.981.7300
INSURE LIFE’S RISKS.
ENJOY LIFE’S REWARDS.
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Providing Insurance Solutions Since 1945
Commercial Insurance | Personal Insurance | Employee Benefits | SURETY
Pictured: Bottom Left; Dwight W. Andrus, III, Bottom Right; Dwight W. Andrus, IV, Top Left; David W. Andrus, Top Right; Reed G. Andrus
ABOUT US
Dwight Andrus Insurance is dedicated to making insurance easier by providing you with all
of the coverage, services and personalized attention you need and deserve.
We don’t just sell insurance – we become part of your team to help you find the ideal
coverage at the best price for your business or family.
Our company was founded in 1945 by Dwight Andrus, Sr. and has since grown to become
one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Louisiana. After seven decades in
business, we are proud to be one of the few remaining privately-owned and operated
insurance agencies of our size in the state.
SINCE 1945
Dwight Andrus Insurance is the largest locally
owned insurance brokerage firm in Lafayette,
Louisiana and one of the largest in the state.
Founded in 1945, we are still constantly
challenging ourselves to be better in an effort
to provide our clients with unparalleled
products and services.
We are in our fourth generation of family
management and have proven a long term
commitment to our community and our client
partners.
As a client of Dwight Andrus Insurance, you Dwight W. Andrus
will have a team of home-grown professionals
by your side – people who are passionate,
loyal and truly care about providing you with
the best possible insurance products and
services. We specialize in providing all forms
of commercial insurance to companies in a
wide range of industries. In addition, our
company offers separate divisions focused on
employee benefits, personal lines, bonds, and
select accounts.
We are committed to achieving complete
client satisfaction and are always working on
your behalf. We strive to thoroughly
understand your business and exposures and
how that information relates to the
marketplace. Dwight W. Andrus , Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dwight W. Andrus, III brings more than 41 years of experience and expertise in
insurance brokerage services to his position as CEO and Chairman of the Board. Over
the past 30 years, Dwight and his brother David have guided the company through a
remarkable period of growth and success. What began as a small insurance agency in
1945 has since grown to become one of Louisiana’s largest independent insurance
agencies. Today, Dwight Andrus Insurance employs a staff of more than 100
professionals at four locations – and has grown 20-fold in revenue since 1985.
Chief Technology Information Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
David W. Andrus draws upon more than 32 years of knowledge and experience in
insurance brokerage services in serving as CTIO of Dwight Andrus Insurance. David
attended Louisiana State University before joining the company in 1986 with a focus
on personal lines insurance sales. During the late 1980s he added IT support to his skills
and responsibilities – and went on to assume a more active role in executive
management of the company in the early 1990s. Along with his brother, Dwight,
David has played an integral role in growing Dwight Andrus Insurance into one of the
largest independent insurance agencies in the state of Louisiana.
Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Board of Directors
Reed G. Andrus began his career in the real estate development and investment
business in 1981 after having earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University
of Southwestern Louisiana (USL), now UL Lafayette. His career experiences for over 36
years have qualified Reed in many diverse professional real estate disciplines including
project development, asset management, investment, finance, brokerage, consulting,
and property leasing and management. Today, Reed serves as a Trust Partner and
principal manager for Andrus Investments, LLC, a family real estate investment
company. As Treasurer of Dwight Andrus Insurance, Reed directs the company in the
areas of finance , business analytics and reporting. He assists the CEO and President in
analyzing strategic growth and expansion opportunities for the company.
President of Dwight W. Andrus Insurance, Inc. and Member of the Board of Directors
Dwight W. Andrus, IV brings over a decade of insurance brokerage service experience
to his positions as Producer and President of Dwight Andrus Insurance. Having worked
in every division of the company, Dwight is well prepared to lead the company through
the fourth generation of family management. Dwight joined the company in a full time
capacity in 2006, immediately after earning his Bachelor of Business Administration
degree at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Dwight remains dedicated to his
industry as an active member of industry organizations such as The Council for
Insurance Agents & Brokers, Independent Insurance Agents of Louisiana, and
Professional Insurance Agents of Acadiana. Dwight is currently serving on the
following insurance carrier agency councils: LA Workers Compensation Corporation,
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and United Fire Group.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Vice President of Marketing and Member of the Board of Directors
After attending the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Peggy began her insurance
career at Allstate Insurance. She obtained her insurance license in 1976 and joined our
team in June of 1978. Currently serving as the Vice President of Marketing, she works
internally to identify market availability by designated classes of business, meets with
Company and Broker representatives to discuss production goals, loss ratios and other
products in the marketplace. Peggy also develops contacts with potential new
markets offering products that would be beneficial to our clients. Internally, Peggy
coordinates with our sales team in marketing both new and renewal Commercial Lines
of business.
Legal Counsel and Member of the Board of Directors
Mark Andrus joined the Dwight Andrus companies as General Counsel in 2005. He
has broad experience in the practice of business transactional law and litigation,
insurance and insurance agency law and commercial real estate transactions and
leasing. Mark served as an Assistant Examiner for the Committee on Bar
Admissions, Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana from 1998 until 2014 for the
Code III part of the Louisiana Bar Exam. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar
Association and is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts. A
native of Lafayette, Louisiana, Mark earned his B.A. degree in 1977 as well as his J.D.
degree in 1980 from Louisiana State University. Prior to joining Dwight Andrus as
General Counsel, he was an attorney in private practice for 25 years.
Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors
Phil Garzotto joined Dwight Andrus Insurance in 1996 to serve as Chief Financial
Officer. Phil is a Certified Public Accountant with a broad range of responsibilities
including managing all areas of accounting, financial reporting and analysis, manager
of internal audit, ensuring regulatory compliance, asset and structure mergers and
acquisitions. Phil earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the
University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette) in 1986. Upon graduation,
he began his career as a Senior Staff Accountant at Prejean, Thibodeaux, David,
Hebert, CPA. In 1988, he was recruited by Broussard, Poche, Thibodeaux, David,
Hebert CPA, as an Audit Supervisor. Phil left the public accounting field in 1993 and
entered private business at USI Financial Services before accepting the position of
Chief Sales Officer
Charlie Babineaux joined Dwight Andrus Insurance Agency in 2005 and serves as
Vice President of Sales and as a Commercial Sales Executive. He holds the
designations of Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Risk Manager. Charlie is
a native of New Iberia, Louisiana and has spent most of his life in the Acadiana area.
He is a graduate of Catholic High School and went on to attend the University of
Mississippi as a student athlete where he received a relevant and rigorous education
from the Risk Management and Insurance (RIM) program. Upon graduation, he
spent multiple seasons in the San Francisco Giants organization as a professional
baseball player.
Full-time, in-house
We are one of the largest
Full-time, in-house CPA independent insurance dedicated claims
and General Counsel; department; most
available to aid us in agencies in Louisiana, agencies today have
servicing our clients servicing clients locally and off-site or contracted
globally.
claims departments.
THE ANDRUS ADVANTAGE
A dedicated team has been
Periodic performance assembled to best assist you in
Our agency consistently reviews, updated loss runs, coordinating your insurance
enjoys a 95% or higher claims status placement, policy and
client retention level, year updates. Reports can be coverage analysis, identify
after year. provided at your request exposures to claims, claims
or pre-set intervals. management, loss control,
contract review.
SALES TEAM
Brent Abshire David Andrus Dwight Andrus III
Producer, Kaplan CTIO, CEO, Chairman
Branch Producer Producer
Dwight Andrus IV Charlie Babineaux Christopher Bailey
President, Producer, Chief Sales Officer, Producer, Employee
Commercial Lines Commercial Lines Benefits
Andrew Boulet Russell Brown Brandt Etier
Producer, Employee Producer, VP of P&C Sales,
Benefits Commercial Lines Commercial Lines
SALES TEAM
Richie Falgout, CIC Jimmy Fontenot Nick Forgey
Producer, Producer, Rayne Producer,
Commercial Lines Branch Employee Benefits
George Guidry Christopher Hebert David Hebert Henri Hebert
Producer, Vice President, Producer, Commercial Vice President,
Commercial Lines Employee Benefits Lines Personal Lines
Ty Hopkins David Koke, Jr. Louanna Landry
Producer, Kaplan Producer, Producer, Employee
Branch Commercial Lines Benefits
Hayden Marze Louis “Buddy” Sutton Orenbaun, Jr. Andrew Patin
Mayeux, Jr.
Producer— Producer, Producer,
Commercial Lines Producer— Commercial, Commercial Lines
Crowley Branch Shreveport Branch
Harry Patin, Jr. David Pettiette, Jr. Kris Pierce Tad Richard
Producer, Producer, Producer, Producer, Eunice
Commercial Lines Employee Benefits, Personal Lines Branch
Shreveport Branch
Jim Sonnier Parker Stough Blair Zuschlag
Producer, Producer, Producer,
Commercial Lines Commercial Lines, Commercial Lines
Shreveport Branch
Certified Insurance Counselor Designation
Certified Risk Manager Designation
We serve as an integral part of your organization,
handling all insurance needs. We are not just your
broker, we are part of your team.
First Dollar Small Large
Insurance Deductible Deductible
Programs Programs Programs
Captive Insurance Custom Retrospective
Programs Self-Insured Rating
(Group & Single
Parent) Programs Programs
RISK PLACEMENT CAPABILITIES
TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk and Coverage Analysis
Insurance Policy Review
Insurance Policy Audit Review
Loss Trend Analysis
Loss Remediation Plan Development
Risk Placement
Claims Oversight and Management
Safety Program Development and Management
Risk Control
OSHA Compliance Documents
DOT Review and Compliance
Auto Fleet Maintenance Plans
MSA / Contract Review and Negotiations
Experience Modifier Review, Planning and Management
As an independent insurance agency, we have the ability to shop for your specialized
coverage with hundreds of markets, ensuring you the best coverage and price.
Here are just a few of our affiliates ...
MARKET ACCESS
Today, Dwight Andrus Insurance has over 100
employees and is continuing to grow.
Headquartered in Lafayette, the firm also has
five satellite agencies in cities surrounding the
parish.
Headquarters:
Dwight W. Andrus Insurance, Inc.
OUR LOCATIONS 500 Dover Boulevard
Post Office Box 60970
Lafayette, Louisiana 70596
PH: 337.981.7300 | FAX: 337.984.2166
Crowley Office:
Dwight Andrus Insurance—Mayeux Insurance
221 W. 5th Street
Crowley, LA 70526
PH: 337.783.6174
Shreveport Office:
Dwight Andrus Insurance—Shreveport
920 Pierremont Road, Suite 412
Shreveport, Louisiana 71106
PH: 318.656.3300 | FAX: 318.656.3130
Eunice Office:
Dwight Andrus & Richard Insurance, Inc.
215 W. Laurel Avenue
Post Office Box 431
Eunice, Louisiana 70535
PH: 337.457.7321 | FAX: 337.457.5851
Kaplan Office:
OUR VISION Hopkins Insurance Agency
400 East Veterans Memorial Drive
“We aspire to grow Post Office Box 130
throughout the South by Kaplan, Louisiana 70548
PH: 337.643.7408 | FAX: 337.643.1403
upholding our
commitments to provide Rayne Office:
unrivaled insurance Fontenot Insurance Agency
108 East Texas Avenue
solutions to clients and Post Office Box 168
Rayne, Louisiana 70578
investing in our team.”
PH: 337.334.4213 | FAX: 337.334.7954
We are committed to our industry by staying involved in
industry associations which keeps us abreast of current
trends. This helps us to provide our clients with the most
relevant insurance marketplace knowledge, as well as
cutting edge products and services.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
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OUR MISSION
“The mission of our privately owned company is to provide
peace of mind through customized insurance solutions which
support the needs of the people and businesses we serve.
We are dedicated to consistently delivering personalized customer
service with the highest level of integrity to create lasting
relationships.”