About Us

Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. prides itself on being one of the most well known, reputable and respected agencies on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Home Insurance

Auto Insurance

Home + Auto

Commercial

Flexible Insurance Plans

Affordable Solutions

Paperwork Assistance

Business Policies

Des Champs & Gregory Inc. is ready to assist you and provide you with personalized coverage plans and solutions specially tailored to meet your requirement needs!

Years in Business

Clients

Cases Covered

Privacy Policies
At Des Champs & Gregory, Inc, we value our relationship with you as our customer. We understand that our business depends on your ability to trust that we will meet your needs. We are very proud of the professional experience our staff brings to meeting those needs.
As professionals, we take your personal privacy seriously. We will not sell customer information to an outside source. We will not share this information with companies or organizations outside Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. without your specific permission, such as a request for a quote. The nature of our business requires a relationship of trust with you, our customer.
We collect non-public personal financial information about you as required by the insurance companies we utilize, including:
  • Information you provide on your applications, questionnaires or other forms
  • Information about your transactions with us such as coverage premiums and other payments
  • Loss information reports
  • Medical information such as claims
  • Financial information
This information is used only to service your account.

As a full service company, we want to make sure you know of all the options we have available to you. To that end, you may be contacted in the future to discuss these options. This is a courtesy call intended to let you know of any possible gaps in coverages you currently have, as well as the other types of coverages and services we can offer you. These coverages could include Life, Health, Securities, Personal and Commercial Insurance.
Terms Of Use

Read This Terms of Use Agreement Before Accessing Website.

Effective Date: This Terms of Use Agreement was last updated on August 26, 2008

This Terms of Use Agreement sets forth the standards of use of the Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. Online Service. By using the Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. website you (the “Member”) agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement, you should immediately cease all usage of this website. We reserve the right, at any time, to modify, alter, or update the terms and conditions of this agreement without prior notice. Modifications shall become effective immediately upon being posted at Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. website. Your continued use of the Service after amendments are posted constitutes an acknowledgement and acceptance of the Agreement and its modifications. Except as provided in this paragraph, this Agreement may not be amended.

 

  1. Description of Service
    Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. is providing Member with insurance consultation. Member must provide (1) all equipment necessary for their own Internet connection, including computer and modem and (2) provide for Member’s access to the Internet, and (3) pay any fees relate with such connection.

  2. Disclaimer of Warranties
    The site is provided by Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. on an “as is” and on an “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the use or the results of this website in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. shall have no liability for any interruptions in the use of this Website. Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. disclaims all warranties with regard to the information provided, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, therefore the above-referenced exclusion is inapplicable.

  3. Limitation of Liability
    Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, AND IN PARTICULAR DES CHAMPS & GREGORY INSURORS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, OR LOSS OF USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS WEBSITE OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARISE IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, UNDER STATUTE, IN EQUITY, AT LAW, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF DES CHAMPS & GREGORY INSURORS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THEREFORE SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS IS INAPPLICABLE.

  4. Indemnification
    Member agrees to indemnify and hold Des Champs & Gregory, Inc., its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, made by any third party due to or arising out of Member’s use of the Service, the violation of this Agreement, or infringement by Member, or other user of the Service using Member’s computer, of any intellectual property or any other right of any person or entity.

  5. Modifications and Interruption to Service
    Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Service with or without notice to the Member. Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. shall not be liable to Member or any third party should Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. exercise its right to modify or discontinue the Service. Member acknowledges and accepts that Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted or secure access to our website and operation of our website may be interfered with or adversely affected by numerous factors or circumstances outside of our control.

  6. Third-Party Sites
    Our website may include links to other sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by online merchants and other third parties. You acknowledge that we are not responsible for the availability of, or the content located on or through, any third-party site. You should contact the site administrator or webmaster for those third-party sites if you have any concerns regarding such links or the content located on such sites. Your use of those third-party sites is subject to the terms of use and privacy policies of each site, and we are not responsible therein. We encourage all Members to review said privacy policies of third-parties’ sites.

  7. Disclaimer Regarding Accuracy of Vendor Information
    Product specifications and other information have either been provided by the Vendors or collected from publicly available sources. While Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate, we can make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or reliability of any information provided on this website. Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. makes no warranties or representations whatsoever with regard to any product provided or offered by any Vendor, and you acknowledge that any reliance on representations and warranties provided by any Vendor shall be at your own risk.

  8. Governing Jurisdiction of the Courts Florida
    Our website is operated and provided in the State of Florida. As such, we are subject to the laws of the State Florida, and such laws will govern this Terms of Use, without giving effect to any choice of law rules. We make no representation that our website or other services are appropriate, legal or available for use in other locations. Accordingly, if you choose to access our site you agree to do so subject to the internal laws of the State Florida.

  9. Compliance with Laws
    Member assumes all knowledge of applicable law and is responsible for compliance with any such laws. Member may not use the Service in any way that violates applicable state, federal, or international laws, regulations or other government requirements. Member further agrees not to transmit any material that encourages conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

  10. Copyright and Trademark Information
    All content included or available on this site, including site design, text, graphics, interfaces, and the selection and arrangements thereof is ©2005 Des Champs & Gregory, Inc., with all rights reserved, or is the property of Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. and/or third parties protected by intellectual property rights. Any use of materials on the website, including reproduction for purposes other than those noted above, modification, distribution, or replication, any form of data extraction or data mining, or other commercial exploitation of any kind, without prior written permission of an authorized officer of Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. is strictly prohibited. Members agree that they will not use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, or manual process to monitor or copy our web pages or the content contained therein without prior written permission of an authorized officer of Des Champs & Gregory, Inc.

    Des Champs & Gregory, Inc.™ and Des Champs & Gregory, Inc.™ are proprietary marks of Des Champs & Gregory, Inc.’s trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not provided by Des Champs & Gregory, Inc., in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Des Champs & Gregory, Inc.

    All other trademarks displayed on Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. website are the trademarks of their respective owners, and constitute neither an endorsement nor a recommendation of those Vendors. In addition, such use of trademarks or links to the web sites of Vendors is not intended to imply, directly or indirectly, that those Vendors endorse or have any affiliation with Des Champs & Gregory, Inc.

  11. Notification of Claimed Copyright Infringement
    Pursuant to Section 512(c) of the Copyright Revision Act, as enacted through the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. designates the following individual as its agent for receipt of notifications of claimed copyright infringement.

    By Mail: 1812 Manatee Ave West Bradenton, FL 34205
    By Telephone: 941-748-1812
    By Email: lclark@deschampsgregory.com

  12. Botnets
    Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. retains the right, at our sole discretion, to terminate any accounts involved with botnets and related activities. If any hostnames are used as command and control points for botnets, Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. reserves the right to direct the involved hostnames to a honeypot, loopback address, logging facility, or any other destination at our discretion.

  13. Other Terms
    If any provision of this Terms of Use Agreement shall be unlawful, void or unenforceable for any reason, the other provisions (and any partially-enforceable provision) shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and enforceable to the maximum possible extent. You agree that this Terms of Use Agreement and any other agreements referenced herein may be assigned by Des Champs & Gregory, Inc., in our sole discretion, to a third party in the event of a merger or acquisition. This Terms of Use Agreement shall apply in addition to, and shall not be superseded by, any other written agreement between us in relation to your participation as a Member. Member agrees that by accepting this Terms of Use Agreement, Member is consenting to the use and disclosure of their personally identifiable information and other practices described in our Privacy Policy Statement.

A Long Tradition

Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. prides itself on being one of the most well-known, reputable, and respected agencies on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The firm’s heritage stretches back to 1908, with the founding of a local independent insurance agency. This agency grew and rose to prominence, and its acquisition in 1964 marked the beginning of the present-day firm of Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. The firm has kept pace with the explosive growth of the area, meeting the challenge with progressive ideas and excellent service.

Meet our team

Ownership

Eric Anderson Gregory

Company Owner

P: (941) 748 1812

F: (941) 749 6836

E: agregory@dgregoryinc.com

Andy Gregory, President and Managing General Partner, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Florida in 1985. As a 5th-generation Floridian, he proudly returned to Bradenton to rejoin his Manatee Community family as an independent insurance agent. As a second-generation insurance agent and business owner, he’s followed his father’s footsteps, believing in community values and community involvement. Mr. Gregory has served on local non-profit boards such as the Manatee Community College Foundation, Manatee Glens Hospital, and Goodwill Industries.  Mr. Gregory believes in continued education as well as the ability to teach the principles of insurance. He is a proud member of the National Alliance and is a Certified Insurance Counselor. He personally enjoys and supports animal rescue by fostering over 50 animals. Animals such as horses, pigs, and goats are given a chance to live their lives free from abuse and neglect. Mr. Gregory proudly recommends Wildlife Inc. as a worthy cause for the protection and care of wildlife in Manatee County and the surrounding communities.

Management

Lisa R. Clark

Vice President Of Operations,
Personal Lines, Accounting,
IT Management

P: (941) 749 6802

F: (941) 708 0284

Lisa Clark, Vice President of Operations, is originally from Ohio but has lived in Florida since 1969. Her introduction to the insurance industry occurred in 1988 when she started as a receptionist at a small agency in Sarasota, Florida. She has been a licensed Property & Casualty Agent since 1991. Lisa’s background in the industry is strong in personal property & casualty insurance, and she has 15 plus years of experience managing all departments of an insurance agency, including its computer technologies. Lisa joined Des Champs & Gregory, Inc. in 2005.

Management Principles

The four principles I live by in our organization are: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. All of these principles are everyday practices. Without each of these principles, we would not have the necessary tools to make us successful.

Management Philosophy
Management should provide guidance, direction, leadership and finally set an example for everyone. My management philosophy is to provide an environment that leads to productive employees. I achieve this through conflict management, keeping the morale high, and providing encouragement and rewards.

Valerie Trent

Commercial Lines Management

P: (941) 749 6805

F: (941) 749 6806

Valerie Trent is originally from Jacksonville, Florida, and has been in the insurance industry since 1995. She is a licensed Property and Casualty Agent and a Certified Risk Manager. She has many years of experience working in an independent insurance agency in both Personal and Commercial Lines Customer Service Departments. In addition to her management duties, she also handles a book of business and ensures that customer service standards are maintained at the highest levels possible. She strives to make sure that each opportunity to assist a customer is completed to their satisfaction and that others in her department strive for that same standard. Prior to joining Des Champs & Gregory in 2005, Valerie worked for an independent agency in Jacksonville, where she worked her way up the organization and spent the majority of her time as a Commercial Lines Account Manager and Team Leader.

Management Principles
Organizations depend on their customers. Therefore I make it my business to understand current and future customer needs. I strive to meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations. Leaders establish unity of purpose and direction of the organization. It is my goal to create and maintain an internal environment in which people can become fully involved in achieving the organization’s objectives. I am constantly gathering data and information in order to make effective decisions. Continual improvement of our processes is a permanent objective for me. People at all levels are the essence of an organization and their full involvement enables their abilities to be used for the organization’s benefit. I strive to maintain their involvement.
Management Philosophy
Anticipating changing market needs and creating ways to improve our unique technologies is critical to me. I work hard to improve operational efficiency to maintain the profit necessary to conduct business and remain a progressive agency. Providing better service to our customers as partners in their operations, administrations and businesses is a priority of mine.

Office Services

Reception

Receptionist

P: (941) 748 1812

F: (941) 746 1400

Bill Laskowicz

Mail Coordinator

P: (941) 748 1812

Accounting

Tammy Morrison

Accounting

P: (941) 749 6816

Business Insurance

Valerie Trent

Commercial Lines Manager

P: (941) 749 6805

Cindi Wheeler

Marketing Manager

P: (941) 749 6807

Bart Natoli

Vice President Of Sales

P: (941) 749 6830

Trouchen “Sam” Oran

Commercial Lines E/A

P: (941) 749 6834

D’Lisa Richards

Commercial Lines E/A

P: (941) 462 1632

Kali Cooper

Commercial Lines E/A

P: (941) 749 6826

Life & Health Benefits Employee

Kim Cummins

Vice President Of Sales

P: (941) 462 1638

Joyce Rice

Group Benefits Specialist

P: (941) 462 1634

Personal Insurance

Tammi York

Personal Lines

P: (941) 749 6819

Kristen Conklin

Personal Lines

P: (941) 749 6821

Vidalia Monsivais

Personal Lines

P: (941) 748 1812

Marielle Finch

Personal Lines

P: (941) 749 6838