One of Cleveland and Bradley County’s largest and oldest independent insurance agencies, McIntire & Associates, has merged with Landmark Insurance and will now be called McIntire Insurance, a division of RSS Insurance.
The combined entity will be able to provide customers a broader depth of resources, experience, services and knowledge.
“My family is deeply rooted in this community,” said Bob McIntire, owner of McIntire and Associates. “My grandfather started Cornutt Insurance in 1948. My dad joined him in business in 1955 and the name changed to Cornutt and McIntire Insurance. The company was sold in 1972. In 1981, my dad and I saw a need to fill the growing insurance needs of Cleveland and Bradley County so we started McIntire and Associates. Our goal has always been to provide our customers with the best locally owned and operated, full-service insurance agency. Combining with Landmark Insurance allows us to continue that legacy and benefits our loyal customers and new customer alike.”
Jordia Waller, a principal at Landmark Insurance said, “There is no question that the partnership of McIntire & Associates and Landmark Insurance will provide a wider array of services, products and insurance knowledge to Cleveland and Bradley County. While many other opportunities to merge have come over the years, this alliance has proven to be the best for our clientele and for us as a company as we grow into the future along with Cleveland and Bradley County.”
The merger took place in October. Clients of McIntire & Associates and of Landmark Insurance still use the same contact information for telephone, fax and email.
“We’re still the same neighborly service you expect,” said Mr. McIntire.
“And we’re growing to serve Cleveland and Bradley County better,” added Jordia Waller.