Today we’d like to introduce you to Jamieson Crane.
Hi Jamieson, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I graduated college from Columbia College with a degree in business Administration and sports management. Out of college i had no idea what i wanted to do. I had a few friends working at a inbound call center making decent money so i figured i would give it a shot. about 2 months in i realized that was not for me. I wanted to do something that would not only help people but i also wanted a job where i could leave a lasting mark on the community. I quit that job with no other job lined out, I told my parents i would work at McDonalds if i had to if it meant i didn’t have to work in a call center again. Upon looking for jobs and submitting countless applications i got an interview with a local insurance agent. I had several friends in the industry and talked to them about how they liked their job, all had great things to say so i took the job working under an agent as a producer. about 3 years working as a producer for an agent i was able to learn so much from him and i am beyond grateful for him. but the progression to get my own agency was way down the road, even after being a top producer for the company in the st louis area. After realizing it would potentially be years before i get my own agency i took a leap and a pay increase to a physician staffing company i started with this company around October of 2019. it took a few months to get going but around February of 2020 i was really starting to make good money and had several doctors working for me. When Mid-March rolled around and covid hit everything stopped in the physician recruiting world, all elective surgeries are cancelled and no one was able to travel. I saw the writing on the walls with this and realized it could cause a major disruption so around June of 2020 I left that company. I knew at that point i wanted to be my own boss and own my own business but i wasn’t sure where to start. I contacted a few guys that i know that worked at Shelter Insurance and one of them hired me to work under them as a producer, this job lasted a week because I was hired to take over my own agency. The agency i was hired for was a scratch agency (starting from 0 policies). When i finally started in September of 2020 i hit the ground running. I was in networking groups, meeting with realtors, and loan officers weekly. I joined the local Rotary Club to get involved with the community. I did everything i could to become a recognizable name in the local community. I gave away multiple scholarships to high school students at local schools, along with adopting families for Christmas! I did everything i could think of to be a part and to help the community. After 5 years of hard work i am one of the top agents in my district and beyond grateful for the opportunity
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
absolutely, starting my own business when covid was in full swing was not an easy task in itself. it made networking and being a part of the community challenging as most events were postponed and everyone was fearful of face-to-face contact.
Also i was out of my office for around 6 months due to a fire in the unit next to mine, during this time i had to get creative and thing outside the box to gain new clients as i was unable to use my storefront.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We are a company that specialized in Auto, home, and life insurance. we also do many other lines of business including commercial insurance. boat, RV, and many others! We are your local one stop shop for all your insurance needs.
The one thing that sets us apart from other companies is we are like family, when you call you get us answering the phones, when you need something we are a phone call away. While my office is in st charles county our headquarters is based a short hour and a half away in Columbia Missouri.
We offer top notch customer service as we have won the Shelter Insurance® has been recognized on the Forbes list of the World’s Best Insurance Companies 2025
For the seventh time in the last eight years, leading global market research company J.D. Power has announced that Shelter Insurance® ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Auto Insurers in the Central Region. Shelter received this honor in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
To persevere, keep pushing for your goals and they will come, it may not be easy but with hard work and dedication you can overcome obstacles and be successful.
Pricing:
- In this most recent study, Shelter ranked #1 in Trust, Price for Coverage, People and Product/Coverage Offerings. Our customers shared how much they value Shelter in their responses to J.D. Power’s survey. We will continue to provide outstanding service to our customers and set the bar for excellence in our industry.
- For the seventh time in the last eight years, leading global market research company J.D. Power has announced that Shelter Insurance® ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Auto Insurers in the Central Region. Shelter received this honor in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.shelterinsurance.com/CA/agent/JCRANE
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcrane.shelterinsurance
