Your insurance and bonding professionals
Providing peace of mind and financial guarantee
It all started with two brothers.
What started as a goal to help Georgia contractors with insurance and bonding in 1949 has continued to grow due to two things: integrity and strong relationships.
We exist to protect what you’ve built.
As our agency continues to grow and mature, we remain committed to the same principles shared by Dan & Alan Yates over 50 years ago: “We are going to look after our clients and prospects needs like they are our own, and our goal each day is to do our best.”
What makes us different.
- 01.
Underwriters Network:
Relationships in insurance and bonding, getting you what you need when you need it.
- 02.
Committed Advocates:
Dedicated to serving businesses and individuals with a deep understanding and network.
- 03.
Creative Response:
No one cares more and gets you answers quickly, including our dedicated claims team.
The shield
The mission and brand of Yates are embodied in our shield logo, representing the protection we offer. This shield is created by lines bonded together. The lines are woven and intertwined to represent the bonds between our agency, our clients, & carrier partners.
A look at Yates through the years.
1947
The start of Yates
P. Dan Yates, Jr. and Alan P. Yates, formed a partnership and began selling insurance.
1968
Yates Insurance is formed
P. Dan Yates, Jr. Alan P. Yates formed Yates Insurance Agency, Inc.
1973
Yates adds new employees
P. Dan Yates III (Danny) and Alan R. Yates joined the agency. The agency was located in Freeway Office Park. Side note is that Danny graduated from UGA and was in the International Guard and Alan R. Yates from the University of the South and was in the National Guard. They were the agency’s 10th and 11th employees.
1979
Agency moves locations
Agency moved to Executive Park off North Druid Hills Road.
1979
New employees join Yates
Mike Angel joined the agency as the first producer outside of the Yates family.
1988
New employees join Yates
Barry Dawson and John Baer joined the agency.
2011
Agency moves locations
The agency moved to Century Center (current location).
2024
Celebrating 75 years
Celebrated 75 years in business. Also established new operating entity, Yates LLC with 16 Partners in the firm.
Protection starts with knowledge.
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