Business Details
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Mitchell, SD
At Martin Trudeau Insurance, we are dedicated to safeguarding your family, assets, and future through comprehensive insurance solutions. With over 50 years of combined experience, our Mitchell, South Dakota-based agency serves clients across the Midwest and nationwide, offering personalized coverage in auto, home, farm, crop, livestock, life, health, and commercial insurance. As an independent Trusted Choice-affiliated agency, we prioritize tailored service, leveraging relationships with multiple carriers to secure competitive pricing and specialized policies. Our team of experts, including industry-recognized professionals like Ray Trudeau and Amy Puepke, brings deep agricultural knowledge and a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs.We specialize in niche offerings such as livestock mortality insurance, equine coverage, and custom farm policies, ensuring protection for both traditional and diversified operations. Through annual on-site reviews and a focus on emerging risks like cyber liability, we maintain policies that evolve with your changing circumstances. Our community roots run deep, with team members actively engaged in local agriculture and a shared dedication to transparency, ethical practices, and responsive claims management.
Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Farm Insurance
Livestock Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Crop Insurance
Umbrella Insurance
Renters Insurance
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined insurance expertise with specialized agricultural knowledge.
- Our team includes Nationwide Ag Elite Certified producers and Master Farm Certified specialists.
- We provide nationwide livestock insurance coverage with customized risk management solutions.
- Annual on-site farm reviews ensure policies adapt to evolving operational needs.
- Access to multiple carriers enables competitive pricing and unique coverage options.
Associations and certifications
- Trusted Choice
Services
Livestock Insurance
We offer comprehensive livestock mortality and infertility insurance for cattle, horses, and specialty animals. Policies cover entire herds or individual prize animals with options for accident, sickness, and disease coverage. Our specialized equine insurance includes colic surgery protection and stallion infertility coverage.
Farm Insurance
Custom farm and ranch insurance packages protect home, equipment, and operations. Coverage includes pollution liability, custom farming activities, and hunting lodges. Annual on-site reviews ensure policies adapt to changing needs like new income streams or equipment acquisitions.
Commercial Insurance
Tailored commercial insurance protects businesses with buildings, equipment, and liability coverage. We offer workers' compensation, cyber liability, professional liability, and specialized bonds. Our team creates customized packages for unique business operations and risk profiles.
Home Insurance
Homeowners and renters insurance provides protection for primary residences and personal property. Bundling options with auto insurance create cost savings. Policies include umbrella coverage and specialized protection for valuable assets.
Life Insurance
We offer whole life, term life, and universal life insurance policies to protect families and businesses. Additional options include disability coverage and Medicare supplements. Our agents help clients choose appropriate coverage amounts and policy structures.
People
Ray Trudeau
Insurance Specialist
With over 30 years in insurance, Ray is South Dakota's top Nationwide Ag Elite Certified producer. He joined Martin-Trudeau in 2011 and serves clients from rural Mitchell, where he lives with his family.
Amy Puepke
Farm Insurance Specialist
Amy holds a Master Farm Certification and comes from three generations of Angus breeders. Her agricultural background enhances her ability to serve clients with specialized farm and livestock insurance needs.
Christopher Nelson
Insurance Agent
A Navy veteran and Mitchell Tech graduate, Chris brings agricultural experience from his family farm. He joined Martin-Trudeau in 2020, focusing on property, casualty, and crop insurance.
Kristen Velez
Livestock Insurance Specialist
Kristen graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University with a business degree. She brings specialized livestock insurance expertise to clients in Mt. Vernon and surrounding areas since joining in 2012.
Colton Red Tobin
Farm Insurance Agent
Colton grew up on a Plankinton family ranch and obtained an Ag Business degree from Mitchell Tech. He joined Martin-Trudeau in 2021, focusing on farm, livestock, and personal insurance solutions.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide home, auto, farm, livestock, life, health, and commercial insurance, including specialized coverage for agricultural operations and equine insurance.
Do you serve areas outside South Dakota?
Yes, we offer livestock and bull insurance throughout the United States while serving Midwest communities with comprehensive insurance solutions.
How do you handle farm insurance policies?
We conduct annual on-site reviews to customize farm insurance policies, covering home, equipment, custom farming, and specialty operations like hunting lodges.
What makes your livestock insurance unique?
Our livestock insurance includes mortality, infertility, and disease coverage with options for individual animals or entire herds, plus specialized equine protection.
Can I get commercial insurance for my business?
Yes, we offer tailored commercial insurance covering buildings, equipment, liability, and cyber risks, with specialized bond options for various industries.
