Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Elmsford, NY
Founded in 1948, Palmer Tanno Agency has remained a family-run insurance agency committed to treating clients with integrity and respect. Our team brings 125 years of combined industry experience, prioritizing personalized service over aggressive sales tactics. We believe in building lasting relationships by listening to client needs and offering tailored insurance solutions. As preferred representatives for major carriers like The Hartford and Travelers, we provide access to trusted coverage options.Our mission centers on advocacy, ensuring clients receive clear guidance and support for personal and business protection. With no automated systems during business hours, clients connect directly with knowledgeable professionals who value transparency and community trust.
Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Life Insurance
Liability Insurance
Product Liability Insurance
Workman's Compensation
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- Family-run since 1948 with 125+ years of combined insurance expertise.
- Preferred representatives for major carriers like The Hartford and Travelers.
- Direct access to agents during business hoursno automated systems.
- Tailored insurance solutions prioritizing client needs over aggressive sales.
- Act as insurance advocates, guiding clients to the best coverage options.
Services
Home Insurance
Protect your home against fire, theft, and damage with customizable policies. We offer comprehensive homeowner's insurance tailored to your property's unique needs. Our team ensures clear guidance to secure the right coverage for your family's safety and peace of mind.
Commercial Insurance
Safeguard your business from liability claims, property damage, and employee-related risks. We provide bonds, workers' compensation, and liability insurance tailored to your industry. Our solutions help mitigate financial risks so you can focus on growth.
Life Insurance
Secure your family's future with term, whole, or universal life policies. We partner with 30+ national carriers to find coverage matching your long-term goals. Our advisors simplify policy selection to ensure lasting financial protection.
Auto Insurance
Cover your vehicle against accidents, theft, and damage with personalized auto policies. We help balance cost and coverage to meet state requirements and individual needs. Claims support ensures timely assistance when it matters most.
Liability Insurance
Mitigate personal or business liability risks with tailored coverage. We offer umbrella policies and product liability insurance to protect assets from lawsuits. Our approach balances affordability with comprehensive safeguards.
People
Joel 'Skip' Palmer
President
Skip Palmer, a third-generation insurance professional, leads Palmer Tanno Agency with a commitment to family values and client advocacy. With over 40 years in the industry, he ensures the agency maintains its founding principles of integrity and personalized service.
John Burke
Vice President
John Burke oversees operations at Palmer Tanno Agency, bringing 25 years of experience in commercial insurance solutions. He specializes in risk management strategies for small to mid-sized businesses, ensuring clients receive cost-effective, comprehensive coverage tailored to their industries.
Greg Tanno
Treasurer
Greg Tanno manages financial operations at Palmer Tanno Agency, leveraging 30 years of expertise in insurance accounting and policy structuring. He focuses on maintaining fiscal transparency and ensuring clients understand the long-term value of their coverage options.
Gail Beale
Customer Service
Gail Beale provides direct client support at Palmer Tanno Agency, with 20 years of experience resolving insurance inquiries. Her approach emphasizes clear communication and prompt assistance, ensuring policyholders receive timely guidance for claims and coverage adjustments.
Dolores Solano
Customer Service
Dolores Solano assists clients with policy management and claims processing, drawing on 18 years of insurance industry experience. She prioritizes personalized service, helping clients navigate complex insurance needs with patience and expertise.
Questions
What types of insurance does Palmer-Tanno offer?
We provide home, auto, commercial, life, and liability insurance, tailored to personal and business needs through trusted carriers.
Why choose Palmer-Tanno over online insurance platforms?
We offer personalized guidance from experienced agents, avoiding automated systems to ensure direct, human support for informed decisions.
Do you work with national insurance carriers?
Yes, we’re preferred representatives for carriers like The Hartford, Travelers, and Progressive, ensuring trusted coverage options.
Are your services available outside Elmsford?
While based in Elmsford, NY, we serve clients statewide and work with national carriers for broader coverage options.