Rated 5 stars on Google · Independent & local to Kalamazoo, MI for 20+ years

Our story

Why we’re independent

A captive agent can only sell one company’s policies — whatever that carrier charges is the price. We took the other path. As an independent agency, we shop multiple carriers, which means every quote is an actual comparison, and every renewal is a chance to re-shop your rate.

That independence is why our loyalty runs to you, not an insurer. When your premium creeps up, we notice. When a claim needs a push, we make the call. And when the right answer is the policy you already have, we say so.

We’re part of this community — same winters, same roads, same questions at renewal. Coverage that’s actually local isn’t a slogan; it’s the whole business model.

What we stand on

Straight answers

Plain English, real numbers, and a clear “no” when something isn’t worth your money.

The whole market

Every quote compares carriers that fit your situation — you see options, not one company’s rate card.

Service you can call

A real office, a real phone number a person answers, and an agent who stays on the file after bind.

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MichiganLicensed independent agency
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Multi-carrierCompared on every quote
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2 minTo start online with your ZIP
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Same dayAgent callback when you ask

The people

Licensed, local, accountable

Every quote and every claim is handled by a Michigan-licensed agent you can call by name.

Vander Ploeg Insurance Agency, LLC5985 W Main St Ste 825Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Steve Vander Ploeg

Licensed agent

Leads Vander Ploeg with a focus on clear comparisons, honest advice, and staying on the file long after the policy binds.

Licensed in Michigan

The difference

Why buyers choose a
local independent agent

Independent agentCaptive agentState Farm, Allstate, FarmersBuying directGEICO, Progressive, Root
Compares multiple carriers
Loyalty to you, not the company
Personal, local advice
Re-shops your rate at renewal
Never sells your data~Varies
A human helps with your claimSelf-serve

Ready to see what a local agent can do for you?

Carrier names are examples of common captive or direct channels — not endorsements. Availability and practices vary.

Ready when you are

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