About Us

Who we represent

Our Company was founded on the principals of customer service and an unmatched dedication to our customers and the companies we represent. Tate Insurance Group is proud to represent the following companies:

 

Auto Owners
Auto-Owners Insurance - www.auto-owners.com
Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth Insurance - www.fmins.com
Travelers
Travelers - www.travelers.com
Safeco
Safeco - www.safeco.com
Montgomery
Montgomery - www.montgomeryinsurance.com
Hartford
The Hartford - www.thehartford.com
FCCI
FCCI - www.fcci-group.com
Employers
Employers - www.employers.com
Progressive
Progressive - www.progressive.com
CNA
CNA - www.cna.com

 

Meet Tate Insurance Group

 

While all agencies want to meet the needs of their customer, Tate Insurance Group makes it our top priority.  We have assembled some of the top insurance professionals in the area and continue to add to our company as we grow.  TIG knows that in order to be the best you must have the best customer service and insurance professionals in the industry.

 

Meet our staff:

 

Scott J. Tate

Owner / Principal

Scott Tate is a 1992 graduate of Ohio University where he obtained his BBA in Finance while lettering in varsity football for four years.  He continued his education at Xavier University where he obtained a Masters Degree in Marketing and International Business.  His insurance background includes ten years with Cincinnati Insurance Company as a Personal Lines Underwriter, a Commercial Lines Underwriter, Field Representative in Kalamazoo, MI, and a Regional Director of Sales and Marketing in Tennessee.  After building his client base and reputation as one of the top agents in the area, he along with his partners opened Tate Insurance Group.   His book of business includes manufacturing, construction, mercantile, property management, distribution, service and personal insurance business.  Scott is actively involved in the community as a youth sports coach and the head freshman basketball coach at Farragut High School.  His business affiliations include the Knoxville Business Association and Business Network International.

 

Contact Information:

 

(865)862-8233 Phone

(865)862-8232 Fax

(865)386-9618 Cell

scott@tateinsurancegroup.com

 

John Moore

Owner / Agent

John Moore is a Knoxville native and a University of Tennessee graduate.  His background includes a specialization in property management and mercantile risks.  While being a successful developer and property owner, John has gained the knowledge and expertise on the insurance side necessary to analyze and insure a wide variety of risks.  Having a hands on approach to property management has given him a unique perspective when it comes to insuring risks and helping our customers not only on the insurability side but the cost allocation and loss control part of their business.

 

Contact Information:

 

(865)862-8233 Phone

(865)862-8232 Fax

(865)603-4785 Cell

john@tateinsurancegroup.com

 

Robert Noll

Agent

Robert Noll brings to Tate Insurance Group many years in the heating and air conditioning business working for one of the top companies in America.  His real world knowledge  makes him a unique asset for TIG.  As an agent at Tate Insurance Group Rob has developed relationships in a multi-state radius while helping his clients not only with their insurance needs, but also an asset to their business questions.

 

Contact Information:

 

(865)862-8233 Phone

(865)862-8232 Fax

(865)223-3406 Cell

rob@tateinsurancegroup.com

 

Bruce Morgan

Partner

Tate Health Insurance Group

Bruce Morgan brings over 30 years of experience to Tate Health Insurance Group in the health insurance and benefit area.  Bruce has experience working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield as well as Cariten Health in Knoxville, TN.  While successfully moving from the company side to the agency side he quickly became one of the leading writers of health insurance and benefits in East Tennessee.  Bruce is a partner in Tate Health Insurance Group and overseas the benefits plans for our customers as well as our expanding group products we offer.

 

Contact Information:

 

(865)862-8233 Phone

(865)862-8232 Fax

(865)363-3759 Cell

bruce@tateinsurancegroup.com

 

Mark Graber

Partner

Tate Health Insurance Group

Mark Graber is considered one of the top benefits specialists in East Tennessee.  His client list includes groups from 2 to over 500 employees and is experienced in all aspects of health, life, 401k and disability insurance.  Mark is very well respected in his knowledge and expertise in group insurance and his clients through the years have benefited from his expansive product lines he represents and recommends.

 

Contact Information:

 

(865)862-8233 Phone

(865)862-8232 Fax

(865)680-3461 Cell

mark@tateinsurancegroup.com

 

Andrea M. Russell, CISR

Commercial Lines Manager

Andrea Russell is a Lenoir City High School and East Tennessee State University graduate.  Andrea has over 10 years experience handling commercial accounts being a customer service representative.  She is in charge of the commercial division of Tate Insurance Group and her knowledge of companies, software and the insurance business has benefitted the agencies growth and retention to unmatched levels in the area.  Her experience with various agencies in East Tennessee has given her the reputation as one of the top CSR's by companies and customers.

 

Contact Information:

 

(865)862-8233 Phone

(865)862-8232 Fax

andrea@tateinsurancegroup.com

 

Devon Madigan

Commercial Lines CSR

Devon Madigan recently graduated with a business degree from the University of Tennessee and is also a Farragut High School alumni.  She has been put in charge of service and processing for our commercial clients.

 

Contact Information:

 

(865)862-8233 Phone

(865)862-8232 Fax

devon@tateinsurancegroup.com

 

Linda Gross

Personal Lines Manager

Linda Gross is a University of Tennessee graduate and brings 15 years of experience dealing with home, auto, watercraft, jewelry, and umbrella policies to Tate Insurance Group.  She is well respected with the top personal lines companies in America and her product knowledge helps our customers feel comfortable that they are insured properly and for the best price available in the market.

 

Contact Information:

 

(865)862-8233 Phone

(865)862-8232 Fax

linda@tateinsurancegroup.com