Specialties
The Budd Agency originated at the Budd family farm in 1924. After his barn burned, Schuyler Budd saw just how valuable and important insurance could be. He began selling fire insurance policies to his friends and neighbors. By the time he was sixteen or so, Schuyler's son, Harold Budd, started to assist with the business. After returning from duty in Japan, Harold returned to Pulaski County, where he continued to farm and sell insurance. In the late Sixties, both farming and insurance industries were changing . Harold was faced with the need to give up one to devote his time to expanding the other. So, he rented out the farm, and opened a small office in Winamac, on Main Street. In just a few years, the agency grew substantially. Harold recognized the need for more room and more help, and moved the office to its present location on Monticello Street. Like his dad, David Budd started working at the office while still in high school. He earned his insurance license while at college, and, after graduating with a degree in business management, joined the office as a full-time agent. The business continued to grow. David became a full partner, and then full owner when Harold retired. Today, David also has the aid of two full-time customer service agents. His wife, Karen handles bookkeeping for the office - just as Schuyler's wife, Nelle, and Harold's wife, Ruth, had prior...
History
Established in 1924.
Our roots run deep in this small-town community. We care about it, and we do our finest to take care of it. We are a part of this community and committed to providing it with excellent quality insurance coverage and service at the best prices possible.
We know that no one company can be all things to all people. That is why we represent several companies. This allows us the freedom to find the right company, right policy, and right price for each individual that walks through our doors.
At The Budd Agency, we understand that our job does not end there. We keep working, to see that the day-to-day changes are made promptly, correctly, and at the greatest convenience to our customers. Most importantly we stay involved during the claims process, making sure the lines of communication stay open, and that claims are settled as fairly (and quickly!) as possible.
Meet the Business Owner: David W.
Current owner, he customarily can be found at the agency. He is service-driven, and is never known to turn down an opportunity to help. A history-buff and volunteer with the Indiana State Museum, he often is the go-to-guy for any type of question or trivia.
