ABOUT US
Our History
Milton A. Hartman was born in Saline in 1920 and was a 1938 graduate of Saline High School. Fresh from overseas duty in the Coast Guard during World War II, he started Hartman Insurance Agency in October 1946 when he answered an ad for a Mutual of Omaha insurance representative.
Building a clientele in small town Saline meant long hours, intermittent pay and uncertainty galore. He was quoted in the Saline Reporter upon the 50th anniversary of the agency as saying, “I remember those early days working out of a little cubbyhole alongside a shoe cobbler. It wasn’t exactly glamorous, but I just kept working until I was able to build enough of a base to move up in the insurance world.” Which meant buying out other agents, expanding his product line and abiding by his business Golden Rule: “Treat people right, give people quality and service and they’ll be clients for keeps.”
MEET THE TEAM
Hartman Insurance Staff
We pride ourselves on great customer service and also giving back to the community that has given so much to us. Get to know us a little bit more here, and feel free to contact our team today!
Alan M. Hartman, a 1965 graduate of Saline High School, joined the agency in 1973 after graduating from Michigan Technological University and completing a three-year stint in the US Marine Corps. Together with his father, Al built the business over the years and continued the agency’s commitment to its Saline area clientele.
Jill Durnen, a 1990 graduate of Saline High School, joined the agency after graduating from Western Michigan University with a degree in Finance and Insurance. She enjoys working with family and the variety the job presents. She likes to surprise her clients with a level of service that is uncommon in the business world today.
Andrea (Andi) Smith joined the agency in 2010 and is currently a personal lines customer service representative. She is knowledgeable in handling your personal insurance needs, including auto, homeowners and claims.
Kaisa Hartman-Mayo joined the agency in 2018 and is currently a personal lines customer service representative. She is knowledgeable in handling your personal insurance needs, including auto, homeowners and claims.