Our Story Established in 1923, the Verlinde Insurance Agency was founded on a philosophy of offering personal, professional service. Since then, we have grown into a full-service agency with a staff of 5 insurance specialists serving over 1500 individuals and families and 200 businesses in Michigan. We utilize a state-of-the-art computerized rating system that instantly compares rates of competing insurance companies for the same insurance coverage so that we can offer you the best combination of coverage and cost. We are an Independent Insurance Agency We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment. Whether you’re looking for home insurance, renters insurance, automotive insurance, or more, we represent a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable insurance companies, and we place your policy with the company offering the best coverage at the best possible price.