Before working in insurance, Dan McCue received a call. McCue was ready for a change — he was working remotely, feeling isolated from the community, and wanting a way to help others. When representative Chad Trimble from American Family Insurance asked him to become an agent, McCue was all in.
Now the head of McCue & Associates - American Family Insurance, he celebrated his inauguration to the Grinnell Chamber with a ribbon cutting and described his insurance company and services.
“Ugh, insurance,” laughs McCue. “Who gets excited about insurance?” But admittedly, he does, he told the Chamber Ambassadors. McCue and Associates, in partnership with American Family Insurance, sells auto, home, life, business, farm, and ranch services. Often, McCue works with customers who regularly rotate out their vehicles, and provides coverage for items susceptible to Iowa’s tornados and fickle weather (like hailstorms), including motorcycles, RVs, boats, and homes.
“Imagine the hail storm without insurance,” McCue told the Chamber Ambassadors. “Whoever owns a home dealt with siding, roof, paint, and window repair jobs. That is an average of $40,000 in damage that can’t be spent locally. Insurance is essentially a promise to restore your property into pre-loss condition.”
At American Family, McCue and Timble noted that agents are service oriented and prioritize one-on-one interactions with clients. “We like to have a grassroots focus and be visible in town,” says Timble. “That’s why we like to have a physical downtown location whenever possible.”
McCue is well resourced under the umbrella of American Family Insurance, which is approaching its 100th year in business. The insurance itself is “plenty large and secure” to provide peace of mind, and has $10+ billion dollars to cover accidents when needed.
Plus, if McCue cannot place a client with their insurance coverage, there are 140 other carriers that American Family can help place clients with. With increasing premiums after Grinnell’s two derecho storms and hailstorms, McCue is ready to take a personal look at your circumstances and provide the best recommendation. And whether you wish to verify insurances you have outgrown or add extra coverage, McCue is accepting clients at 641-236-3311. McCue offers 30 minute consultations, free quotes on his services, and extends regular insurance reviews for his clients. If you are in need to insure your home, a vehicle, or a cool motorcycle, McCue & Associates is here!
Chamber Ambassadors, from left to right: