Reed Street Insurance is an Insurance Agent in Milwaukee, WI. As an independent agency, it serves both personal and business clients by representing multiple carriers including Erie Insurance, Progressive, Safeco, and MetLife. The agency specializes in business insurance for niche sectors such as restaurants, auto repair shops, and veterinarians, as well as personal coverage for auto, home, life, and specialty needs. It addresses specific risks like mechanical breakdowns, data breaches, and off-premises equipment loss. The agency also offers programs for teen drivers and provides services in English and Spanish.
The agency’s name derives from the former name of 2nd Street, where it is located inside a building that was previously Tony’s Tavern. The tavern belonged to the parents of James Pogorelc, the founder of Reed Street Insurance, and the agency maintains the family values and service traditions associated with that history. James Pogorelc brings over thirty years of industry experience to the practice. The agency emphasizes a customer-first approach, ensuring that clients speak directly with a representative ready to help rather than navigating automated systems. It designs coverage to anticipate unexpected events, working with carriers such as Ace Group, Encompass, Hagerty, Travelers, CNA, Crump, The Hartford, and Liberty Mutual for specific business and personal policies.
The office sits on South 2nd Street in the Historic Fifth Ward district. It is located about 0.1 miles from the Historic Fifth Ward Lofts and Fire Station 3. The Eagleknit historic building is also approximately 0.1 miles away. South 1st Street runs nearby, and the Comedy Sportz theater is about 0.1 miles from the agency. Adventure Rock sports center is situated about 0.2 miles away.
Reed Street Insurance holds a rating of 4.50 based on 23 reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the customers it has served. The agency stands out in Milwaukee for its independent status and its focus on tailored coverage for both individual families and specialized business types.
This local agency combines deep family roots in the Milwaukee community with extensive carrier knowledge to provide protection for the specific risks that matter to residents and business owners in the city.
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