Morris & Garritano was recently honored with not one, but two industry awards.
For the second year in a row, Morris & Garritano was named one of Insurance Journal: Best Agencies to Work For. CEO Brendan Morris notes, “It is a true testament to the spirit of our employees that we have been able to maintain our culture while bringing in new team members and growing as an agency.”
This award is unique in that it is the employees themselves who nominate the agencies – providing answers to Insurance Journal’s anonymous survey about work-life balance, competitive wages and growth opportunities, community involvement, and overall job satisfaction.
When asked what is one word he would use to describe his company and its employees, Morris responded with, “Passion, whether it is passion for our clients, passion for our employees, or passion for building relationships.”
It is that commitment to service that helped earn Morris & Garritano a second award this week, National Underwriters: Agency of the Year. One of three recipients in the nation, M&G was evaluated based on client service, claims-handling, employing new technologies, agency marketing, and customer retention.
As a third-generation family owned company, M&G is dedicated in continuing an independent agency and providing a spectrum of insurance coverage for Commercial, Personal, and Employee Benefits. While they are pursuing growth into new territories and remaining competitive in the tech world, Morris emphasizes the importance of staying true to their core service model, noting “You have to make it about more than insurance. [It is] really all about trying to provide peace of mind, building relationships, and taking care of people.”
With offices in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria, as well as Risk Advisors in Santa Cruz, Fresno, and associates throughout the nation, M&G services an array of industries but has a focus on those that are unique to their regions of operations such as hospitality, technology, construction, and the wine industries. The value-added services they provide to assure education, loss prevention, and claims management are key features that help solidify their position as trusted advisors.
While there are many elements that contribute to the success of Morris & Garritano, Morris shares what he thinks is essential, “Hire the right people and always push to improve yourself and the agency.”
About Morris & Garritano: Founded in 1885, Morris & Garritano is a full-service insurance agency focusing on business insurance, workers compensation, employee benefits, personal lines, surety and life insurance. This includes services in the areas of loss control, compliance, claims management and human resources. Their mission is to be trusted advisors providing peace of mind through meaningful relationships and exceeding expectations for generations to come. https://www.morrisgarritano.com/