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About Us

Elkins Insurance AgencySkinner Insurance Agencyhas been a family owned and operated independent insurance agency for more than thirty years. The agency consists of seven licensed agents with a focus on providing the best quality and professional service as possible.

We put the needs of our clients first and foremost and work to provide proper coverage for their every Auto, Home, Business, Farm, Life, and Health Insurance needs, which is why we represent several quality insurance companies specializing in each area.

By having multiple locations in Randolph and Barbour counties, we are able to provide service for our clients in those counties and the surrounding area. We strive to provide quality products with quality service and will always put our clients’ needs forefront. We look forward to servicing the great state of West Virginia for many more years to come

An Independent Advantage

We are Independent Agents in Elkins, West Virginia, free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs. We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment and service. Skinner Insurance Agency represents a carefully selected group of financially strong, reputable insurance companies. Therefore, we are able to offer you the best coverage at the most competitive price. What is an Independent Insurance Agent? When you decide to buy a car, you wouldn't purchase the first one you see. What if one day the automobile industry decided to make only one type of car, one make and one model. You wouldn't have a choice! The same situation holds true for insurance. You need insurance to drive a car, to purchase a house, to protect your family's financial future and to run a small business. But if there was only one insurance company that offered only one type of insurance, you wouldn't have a choice. The only solution would be going to that one company. With an independent insurance agent, you have choices. Independent agents are not tied to any one insurance company. One of the advantages of using an independent agent is that he or she works to satisfy your needs. You are using an expert for an important financial decision. An independent agent has several companies that he or she can approach to get you the best coverage at the best price. And your independent agent will know the companies with the most efficient claims departments to recover your losses as quickly as possible. When you buy insurance, you want an advocate who will properly assess the risks you face and give you an objective analysis of the marketplace, because it's up to you to make the final choice.