Gardner Associates Joins the Team

Gardner Associates, an independent agency that specializes in the construction industry, has joined Correll Insurance Group.

Gardner Associates was founded in 2007 by Sonny Gardner, who has decades of experience as a leading bond specialist for large contractors and construction firms. Prior to founding Gardner Associates, Gardner built a large agency that he sold to a regional bank. With several key employees from his prior agency, he started Gardner Associates to focus on the construction industry.

From surety bonds to specialized insurance products for grading, utility and building contractors, Gardner Associates is a trusted partner for many contractors and construction firms in the Columbia area. The agency’s commercial insurance lines include business automobile, builder’s risk, equipment, garagekeepers, general liability, professional liability, property, umbrella and workers compensation insurance.

“We are excited to announce the acquisition of Gardner Associates,” Correll CEO Jon Jensen said. “Their expertise and years of experience in construction bonds and risk management are a tremendous benefit to their clients. Correll Insurance Group’s relationships with additional national carriers will further elevate what Gardner Associates offers their clients.”

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