Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Waco, TX
Bailey Insurance & Risk Management has served clients with integrity and expertise since 1956. Our commitment to personalized service and ethical practices, established by founder Bill Bailey, remains central to our approach. We prioritize client needs over sales tactics, offering tailored insurance solutions without unnecessary coverage. With over 65 years of experience, we continuously modernize our services while maintaining the foundational values of honesty and transparency. Our diverse team includes Certified Insurance Counselors, Certified Risk Managers, and professionals with backgrounds in education and law, ensuring comprehensive perspectives on risk management.We serve businesses across industries, including manufacturing, construction, and healthcare, while maintaining our roots in Waco, Texas. Our recognition as a top 5% independent agency reflects our dedication to excellence. By balancing cost-effective solutions with quality coverage, we help clients secure their futures through property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, and strategic risk management plans. Our membership in national and state insurance associations underscores our industry leadership. Today, we continue to build on our legacy by combining technological innovation with the personal touch that has defined our agency for generations.
Services
Property and Casualty
Employee Benefits
Risk Management
Business Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of experience in insurance services
- Our team includes Certified Insurance Counselors and Certified Risk Managers
- We prioritize client needs over sales-driven approaches
- We provide tailored solutions for diverse business sectors
- We maintain membership in national insurance industry associations
Services
Property and Casualty
Our property and casualty insurance solutions protect businesses from financial risks associated with property damage, liability claims, and operational disruptions. We offer customized coverage options for commercial properties, equipment, and liability protection. Our independent agency status allows us to source competitive policies that align with each client's specific risk profile and industry requirements.
Employee Benefits
We design comprehensive employee benefit packages that help businesses attract and retain talent while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Our expertise includes health insurance plans, retirement programs, and supplemental benefits tailored to Texas employers. We work with multiple carriers to find optimal solutions balancing coverage quality and affordability for businesses of all sizes.
Risk Management
Our proactive risk management services identify potential threats to business continuity and develop mitigation strategies. We analyze operational vulnerabilities, recommend preventive measures, and create contingency plans tailored to each client's industry. This approach helps businesses minimize disruptions and maintain financial stability in the face of unexpected challenges.
People
Wes Bailey
Chairman
As Chairman, Wes Bailey continues the family legacy of ethical insurance practices established in 1956, combining generational expertise with modern business strategies.
John Pegram
President
Attorney and Certified Insurance Counselor John Pegram leads strategic operations, bringing legal expertise and industry certification to our client service approach.
Erin Bailey Simpson
Commercial Lines Manager
As Commercial Lines Manager, Erin Bailey Simpson combines insurance expertise with client-focused service, managing key business relationships and policy implementations.
Mark McCunniff
Vice President
Vice President Mark McCunniff oversees critical insurance operations, applying his Certified Insurance Counselor credentials to develop effective coverage solutions.
Hunter Daniels
Commercial Lines Producer
Commercial Lines Producer Hunter Daniels specializes in creating tailored insurance packages for business clients, focusing on comprehensive protection strategies.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide property and casualty insurance, employee benefits solutions, and comprehensive risk management services for businesses across multiple industries.
How are you different from other insurance agencies?
With over 65 years of experience, we combine personalized service with industry certifications, maintaining our founding commitment to ethical practices and client-focused solutions.
Do you specialize in specific business sectors?
We serve diverse industries including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, retail, and wholesale, offering tailored insurance solutions for each sector's unique needs.
How do you help with employee benefits?
We help businesses create competitive benefit packages by finding optimal health insurance and retirement plans that balance quality coverage with cost-effectiveness.
What risk management services do you provide?
We identify business vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and create contingency plans to protect against potential operational disruptions and financial losses.